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85+ Testimony Letters
More than 85 testimony letters were submitted by MAPC to the State Legislature.
35+ Legislative Hearings
At least 16 MAPC staff members from 12 different departments participated in more than 35 legislative hearings.
83+ Policy Meetings
MAPC staff members met with more than 75 state legislative offices, and with eight federal delegation offices.
Regional Legislative Impacts
The most impactful 2025 legislative session items for the Greater Boston region.
Reauthorization of Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options through June 2027.
$1.2 Billion Road Infrastructure Bill signed by Governor Healey, included 50% increase in Chapter 90 funding.
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget:
Senator Charles Shannon Community Safety Initiative - $10.08 million
District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) - $3 million
Fair Share Surtax - $1.688 billion for education and $712 million for transportation
Participation in Advocacy Days
Throughout 2025, MAPC staff members participated in 7 Advocacy Days at the State House, covering a diversity of topics.
Regional Planning Agency (RPA) Day at the State House | February 25, 2025
Creative Sector Policy Agenda Briefing | March 5, 2025
Community Safety Day on the Hill, Senator Charles E. Shannon Community Safety Initiative (Shannon CSI) | March 11, 2025
Creative Sector Day at the State House | April 30, 2025
Digital Equity Day Legislative Briefing | June 25, 2025
Inaugural Sustainability Day at the State House | September 9, 2025
Donuts and Decarb: A Zero Carbon Renovation Fund (ZCRF) Briefing | September 16, 2025
6 Spring Legislative Breakfasts
MAPC hosted 6 legislative breakfasts covering all 8 Greater Boston subregions.
North Shore Task Force (NSTF) and North Suburban Planning Council (NSPC)
South Shore Coalition (SSC) co-hosted with the Old Colony Planning Council
Inner Core Committee (ICC)
MetroWest Regional Collaborative (MWRC) and SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP)
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC)
Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC)
State, NE Region, and National Presentations
MAPC Staff presented at conferences at least eight times outside of Massachusetts.
MAPC Staff presented at conferences, forums, and other events at least seven times throughout Massachusetts.
National
Society for Historical Archaeology Conference (New Orleans, LA)
Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFM) Conference (New Orleans, LA)
American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference (Denver, CO)
American Planning Association (APA) Washington Chapter Conference (Washington)
Digital Access Research Forum - Federal Reserve Bank (Kansas City, MO)
2025 National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership - NNIP (Charlotte, NC)
Cool Roof Rating Council (New Orleans, LA)
Massachusetts
Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Conference
Boston Bar Association Energy Conference
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Leadership Trip (ICA Boston)
Creative Sector Summit
Hot Topic: Reimagining Heat Hazard Mitigation Through Art and Technology
Cape Ann Annual Business Breakfast
New England Parking and Transportation Council Municipal Forum
New England Region
Southern New England American Planning Association (APA) Conference (Newport, RI)
Virtual
Corporate Ownership of Housing: Policy Innovation and Organizing (Urban Institute)
News and Media
[-] times MAPC staff were interviewed or quoted for a news story.
[-] times MAPC's work was mentioned in the media.
2 statements issued by MAPC leadership.
1 statement issued by MAPC leadership in partnership with other entities.
Statements:
MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling | January 8 2025 (MAPC)
MAPC Statement on Federal Actions Regarding Immigration | February 4, 2025 (MAPC)
Mass. Municipal Association, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MARPA Issue Joint Statement in Support of Preserving Hybrid Meeting Access | February 20, 2025 (MMA, MAPC, MARPA)
Additional Statement:
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