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Resolution Supporting a Strengthened Fiscal Partnership Between Municipal and State Governments in Fiscal 2027 and Beyond (2026)

MMA ResolutionsLocal Aid Jan 24, 2026

‘Navigating the Storm’ will require enhanced investment

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Jan 07, 2026

In letter to Gov. Healey, MMA outlines municipal priorities for fiscal 2027 state budget, including strategic increase to restore UGGA levels

TestimonyLocal Aid Dec 30, 2025

MMA urges Revenue Committee to support fiscal provisions in proposed Municipal Empowerment Act

TestimonyOther Local Taxes Dec 23, 2025

Local government is foundational. It needs a solid financial footing.

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Nov 03, 2025

MMA urges Education Committee to support bills to bring transparency, accountability and reforms to charter school finance

TestimonySchool Finance Oct 15, 2025

In face of federal pressures, protecting local funding is critical

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Jul 16, 2025

MMA urges legislators to reject proposal to expand emergency budget-cutting authority under Section 9C

TestimonyLocal Aid Jul 14, 2025

MMA urges Legislature to override governor’s veto of $19.9M in Charter School Mitigation Payments

TestimonyLocal Aid Jul 11, 2025

MMA urges governor to support investments in Legislature’s FY26 budget that help municipalities

TestimonyLocal Aid Jul 03, 2025

In letter to House-Senate conference committee, MMA outlines municipal priorities in FY26 state budget

TestimonyLocal Aid Jun 11, 2025

As economic storm clouds gather, state budget writers prioritize state-local partnership

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Jun 02, 2025

MMA asks Senate members to support and build on investments in FY26 state budget bill

TestimonyLocal Aid May 14, 2025

MMA asks House members to support and build on investments in FY26 state budget bill

TestimonyLocal Aid Apr 22, 2025

Massachusetts mayors voice concerns about proposed changes to vocational admissions, seek neutral lottery solution

TestimonySchool Finance Apr 18, 2025

At Ways and Means hearing on supplemental budget, MMA testifies in support of key investments in local roads and school programs

TestimonyLocal Aid Apr 03, 2025

It’s budget time on Beacon Hill, and the MMA is working for you

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Apr 01, 2025

In letter to Joint Committee on Ways and Means, MMA outlines municipal priorities for FY26 state budget

TestimonyLocal Aid Mar 24, 2025

Resolution Supporting an Enduring Fiscal Partnership Between Cities and Towns and the Commonwealth in Fiscal 2026 and Beyond (2025)

MMA ResolutionsLocal Aid Jan 25, 2025

In letter to governor, MMA outlines municipal priorities for FY26 state budget

TestimonyLocal Aid Jan 03, 2025
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