Driscoll have also been unwavering supporters of womens access to reproductive health care, including abortion care across Massachusetts. House 1 proposes to increase funding for the MASSGrant Plus program by $93 million to $128.1 million, a 165 percent increase to the program. I have 250 sick days, my per diem rate times those days is an $86,000 unfunded liability for the city, she said. <> Massachusetts has long been a high cost-of-living state, but this challenge was only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as housing prices skyrocketed and the availability of housing in proximity to jobs and other needs became scarcer. Other higher education investments made possible, mostly, through additional Fair Share dollars: In addition to these investments, the UMass system, 9 State Universities and 15 Community Colleges would all receive increases at an average of 3 percent over the prior year. New law addresses RetirementPlus system problem Former Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a measure that will help 2,000 or more MTA members who through no fault of their own were prevented from benefiting from the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System's RetirementPlus program. Driscoll hired the first-ever Cabinet level climate chief to coordinate across state government on shared goals and ensure that Massachusetts remains on track to meeting its ambitious carbon emissions reduction requirements. Through an outside section, House 1 also recommends unlocking $20 million previously appropriated to provide incarcerated individuals in state prisons with up to 1,000 minutes per month of no-cost phone calls. $30 million to enable the DHE to provide more support services for low-income students at public institutions of higher education. endobj A group of 11 state treasurers and the comptrollers of Maryland and New York City are calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., "to cooperate in increasing the debt limit of our country in a timely manner," in order to prevent economic chaos. It is also imperative to improve the pipeline of early education and K-12 educators with an emphasis on diversity. The Massachusetts State Scholarship program is funded at $268 million for fiscal year 2024. To that end, House 1 proposes $7.5 million for Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) Program, which represents a record level of technical assistance in the operating budget. Our efforts to pass a 5% COLA for FY23 took a major step forward this week whenthe legislature unanimously approvedthe measure as part of the annual the State Budget. House 1 budget provides the Department of Youth Services (DYS) $182.6 million in fiscal year 2024. Following the hearing and initial committee process, S.2783 was reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Public Service and assigned to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. As Massachusetts moves forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, this budget continues to provide residents with the tools needed to manage COVID-19 and focuses on ensuring the health and human services system is prepared for the future so that it can best serve the people and families of the Commonwealth. This package of tax reforms, at a net cost of $742 million on the fiscal year 2024 budget, will be filed separately as companion legislation to House 1 and is built around a new Child and Family Tax Credit. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Charlestown Office. An investment of $6.9million to raise foster care rates by 7 percent. The $55.5 billion spending blueprint focuses on taming the high cost of living in Massachusetts, while investing heavily in the states future. WEEKLY REPORT FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023: Between the Presidents Day holiday and school vacation week, there is not much to report in terms of legislative or health insurance news. Fair Share revenues would allow for the following investments for fiscal year 2024: In addition to sale tax revenue, House 1 level funds the MBTA at $187 million, with additional funds remaining from a one-time safety/workforce reserve that was part of its fiscal year 2023 appropriation. Early education and care remains a critical piece of the Healey-Driscoll administrations strategy to making Massachusetts a more affordable place to live where children can thrive regardless of their socioeconomic background and employers have access to the workers they need to grow and strengthen the economy. This includes $250,000for an assessment on access to affordable hearing aids and evaluation of how best toconnect consumers in need with resources to obtain and utilize hearing aids. The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) anticipates that approximately 200,000 residents unable to demonstrate lawful status could seek drivers licenses, with demand particularly high in the first six months. After years of advocating for improvements in the retirement plans available to them, adjunct faculty members and other parttime employees working in public higher education will finally have more options available this fall. 2Mhz and the 6th. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The budget also commits $27 million for the Workforce Training Fund to support the Commonwealths workforce and business productivity and competitiveness. As of the end of 2022, the T had spent $81.7 million on FTA-related response projects and the MBTA projects these appropriations will allow it to continue to fund Corrective Action Plans for the FTA through fiscal year 2024. The MBTA is currently operating at approximately 1,200 FTEs below budgeted headcount, and its future structural balance beyond 2025 after the use of one-time reserves and FTA appropriations are spent down will depend on the Ts ability to hire, inflation and the ridership response post-pandemic to a safer and more reliable T. Fair Share revenues would allow for the following investments in the MBTA for fiscal year 2024: The Healey-Driscoll administrations fiscal year 2024 budget demonstrates a commitment to strengthening public safety across the Commonwealth by ensuring safer communities, fostering public trust and police accountability, and supporting the successful re-entry of returning citizens. Vesting Period: 10 Years. Gov. $5 million for Subsidy Navigation for Families, $2 million for Summer Step-up Program to support children entering kindergarten and early elementary school with high-quality summer learning experiences, $10 million for EEC Provider Higher Education Opportunities to support and expand the early education and care workforce, $1.5 million for trauma-informed profession development of early educators to better support the children in care, $18 million for the Community College SUCCESS fund, an increase of $4 million. Affordability Fund and $100 million from Fair Share revenues. Snapshot of Te acher Retirement. Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 100-24-1) Status: Introduced on March 29 2021 - 25% progression, died in chamber. House 1 also proposes to fund Unrestricted General Government Aid at $1.26 billion, a $24.6 million, or 2 percent, increase over fiscal year 2023, which goes beyond the consensus revenue growth estimate when compared to the current estimate. H.2808 192nd (2021 - 2022) An Act relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers SD.1352 193rd (Current) An Act providing for a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential first responders employees H.3577 189th (2015 - 2016) An Act to expand teacher credible service H.1331 190th (2017 - 2018) 2 Meter, 5/4 Wave Antenna Revealed; EFHW HT antenna functions without additional counterpoise; Adding 0. DOC re-entry funding is part of a significant statewide, cross-secretariat investment totaling $93.3 million for re-entry and diversion programming across the Commonwealth. This office will provide an independent voice to complement the departments efforts to ensure veterans in the care of the Commonwealth are receiving timely, safe, humane, and effective services. And this budget makes historic investments in climate mitigation, adaptation, and the promotion of a new green economy, elevating investment through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the first time to 1 percent of the overall state budget. Alongside this House 1 budget proposal the Healey-Driscoll administration is filing an Article 87 to establish a new housing secretariat within the Executive Branch to elevate and focus the states energy and resources toward the creation of new and affordable housing, and to promote housing stability, prevent evictions and adequately support our shelter system in communities across Massachusetts. It makes permanent and new investments in state-subsidized early education and care to ensure that more families have access to the type of programming essential to the healthy growth and development of all children and that allows parents, including those on limited incomes and women, to participate in the workforce at a time when sectors throughout the economy are facing labor shortages. Teachers who are at high-risk for serious illness from COVID-19 would be eligible to retire under this bill after their city or town adopts the legislation but before Aug. 31, 2022 or the. The transfer will facilitate partnerships with public higher education institutions and trades to increase the amount of training, re-training, and opportunities to work in the clean energy industry. An investment of $52.5 million to support our Congregate Care provider partners who are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill vacancies. This bill provides another tool to school districts to ensure that they can have best possible teachers while still meeting their budgetary constraints.. The $49.6 billion dollar budget included two items of significance to retirees. Americans generally dont spend much time thinking about the nations blood. House 1 increases the Registered Apprenticeship Program to $5 million, a $4 million or 400 percent increase, to continue thousands of placements for registered apprentices in fiscal year 2024, building on the proposed expansion of the apprenticeship tax credit filed as part of the governors tax package. My advice to those considering AmeriCorps VISTA is to DO IT! "Where once I felt like an exemplary teacher, like a math rock star, the pandemic literally rocked my universe and I truly struggled. 8/5/2022 Weekly Update: While the bulk of todays (long and detailed) email is on the status of the Social Security WEP & GPO legislation, allow me toremind you of todays (Friday) Tele-Town Hall Meetingas well as provide a quick update on developments with the local option for the 5% COLA. The measure must now be approved by the House of Representatives before going to the president's desk. Join with our 52,000 members as we continue the fight. Late last night,Mass Retireesand TRTA officials received word from Congressional leaders that they were not able to achieve a bipartisan deal to reform the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). APRIL 22, 2022: After nearly a year of preparation by our Association, debate is about to begin in the House of Representatives on proposals that would make improvements to the annual COLA benefit paid to public retirees. But, she said, over the past year and a half, "this time of pandemic teaching has felt like five years. October 14, 2022: Thursday mornings announcement by the Social Security Administration of an 8.7% COLA increase for 2023, while not unexpected, confirms what we already knew inflation has placed substantial financial pressure on retirees. The MassReconnect program would give more than 1.8 million residents over 25, many of whom are students of color, who have a high school diploma or equivalency, an opportunity for the financial flexibility to consider advancing their education without having to worry about incurring unaffordable debt. $7.5 million for the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program, $6 million cumulatively for targeted initiatives at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to support workforce, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and the innovation economy, $3 million for the Urban Agenda Grant Program, $3 million supplemental appropriation to the Tourism Trust Fund, in addition to the annual transfer to the Fund codified in statute, $2.5 million for Workforce Development Grants relative to advanced manufacturing training, $1 million for Regional Economic Development Grants, Eliminating the asset test for the Medicare Saving Program (MSP), which will increase access to this program for low- and middle-income older adults, $200 million in base rate investments for Adult Day Habilitation and Adult Day Health to address workforce challenges and to ensure access to day programs for eligible MassHealth members, $80 million for behavioral health providers to address ongoing workforce shortages, including an increase in rates for children/youth diversionary services, preserving capacity and paying for value in other community-based settings, improving care and access for medically complex members seeking inpatient psychiatric care, and other targeted investments. Funding at DTA will be used to address caseload increases for Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) and for Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children (EAEDC), reflecting a 12 percent and 19 percent caseload increase in those two programs, respectively. Retired State, County And Municipal Employees Association Of Massachusetts, Governor Healey Files First Budget Proposal, Why Medicare and Social Security Are Sustainable, Yes, Social Security and Medicare still need to be reformed and soon, State treasurers warn of pension fund, 401(k) damage if debt ceiling breached, Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices, Governor Signs Post Retirement Work Waiver Law, As the Red Cross moves to a pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice, House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992, House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA, GIC launches health plan procurement process. Driscoll recognize and value the importance that the health of the Commonwealths 351 cities and towns play in the overall success of Massachusetts and its people. This budget does not utilize any funding from the Stabilization Fund, which has grown to a record high $6.938 billion and is projected to finish fiscal year 2024 at $8.962 billion. September 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP and GPO laws. The budget includes $475 million fully supporting the continuation of Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) stabilization grants to child care providers. Action: 2022-09-12 - Accompanied a study order, see H5206. APRIL 27, 2022: Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously approved a 5% increase in the FY23 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for State and Teacher Retirees. And, yet, the costs of housing, quality child care and higher education mean that too many who want to live here are struggling to make ends meet. House 1 includes $20 million for the creation of MassReconnect, a new program, which aims to support the Commonwealths residents who are 25 years old and older and who have not yet earned a college degree or industry credential. It also adds $5.1 million for various increases, including spending to benefit the citizen experience on Mass.gov, state matching funds needed to secure a $3.2 million federalcybersecurity grant, and funding for our IT workforce. A major piece of business on the agenda was the selection of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). Massachusetts agricultural communities, greenspaces, coastlines, and public lands need preservation and support, especially as the climate crisis worsens. On March 1, the Department of Veterans Services will officially stand as its own Cabinet-level secretariat, ensuring that the care of veterans and their families receives the focus and attention it deserves. A new $500,000 investment will allow for the translation of the commercial drivers license permit test to be translated in eight languages. This represents $121 million in new spending, yielding a 24 percent increase over fiscal year 2023 GAA. The MLSC has historically been funded through consolidated net surplus at the end of the fiscal year. There is no question that workers and employers look at concerns like traffic and access to a reliable bus and train network, as well as affordable housing, when making decisions about where to locate or stay as they look to grow their small and large businesses, expand their families, or enjoy all the attractions that Massachusetts has to offer. If you would like to speak to an MTA retirement consultant about your specific case please visit our page on Retirement Planning. He was not only dedicated to public service, but worked tirelessly and selflessly to better the lives of others. This investment will help continue DTAs commitment to a positive customer experience and timely access to benefits. This package also proposes to increase the current rental deduction, currently capped at 50 percent of rent up to $3,000, to $4,000 at a cost of $40 million helping to offset the high cost of housing for 880,000 renters. APRIL 27, 2022:Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously approved a 5% increase in the FY23 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for State and Teacher Retirees. The $1.495 billion budget for the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security represents a $77 million, or 5 percent, increase above fiscal year 2023. In addition, House 1 includes $5 million to build on the work of the special legislative Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission and develop a coordinated strategy for supporting early education and care. Some of the guiding principles that informed the spending decisions around Fair Share investments included: The below table provides additional detail on projects and programs funded through Fair Share. It is possible that the bill will be re-filed for the next legislative session, but it will have to go through the legislative process from the beginning again. Massachusetts has many reasons to be proud. House 1 also sets aside $400,000 to pilot a multi-service residential placement diversion program to help adults maintain their independence. The higher foster care rate will better compensate for the costs incurred by foster families in support of children. Gov. The senior circuit breaker credit for low-income seniors with high property taxes or rent would double from $1,200 to $2,400 in 2022, impacting 100,000 households; and the short-term capital gains tax would be reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent, bringing Massachusetts more in line with other states. House 1 proposes $55.5 billion in gross spending, which represents 4.1 percent spending growth over fiscal year 2023 made possible by the $40. The recommendation helps ensure that we can have a reliable and sustainable safety net program, while ensuring that we can make the investments we need in intervention and the root causes of housing instability. $500,000 for facilitation support for the Environmental Justice Council and the new inter-secretariat working group. House 1 recommends annualizing $80 million in provider rate increases implemented during the current fiscal year and provides an additional $20 million for rate increases in fiscal year 2024. This budget continues to demonstrate that commitment with an investment of $20 million for Family and Adolescent Reproductive Heath, $500,000 for Contraceptive ACCESS Education, and $2 million for Reproductive Health Access Infrastructure and Security to support community-based organizations that help with costs and logistics of abortion care and licensed abortion and sexual health providers. These investments will be described in more detail in the coming education and transportation sections. Through intentional distribution of funds across fiscal years, MassHealth can sustainably make targeted investments to improve access to care, such as: As we continue to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for behavioral health care and substance use treatment has never been greater. An investment of $2 million for housing supports for families and youth transitioning out of DCF care. 500 Rutherford Avenue, Suite 210 Since 1968 the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association has been the leading voice for Massachusetts public retirees and their families. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. This credit would mean relief for those who undeniably need our help, providing a $600 credit for every child under 13 and dependent without a cap or income qualifications, at a cost of $458 million. Subject No subjects listed Sponsors (74) Healey and Lt. Gov. It will also work to draw more people into the workforce and is one tool we can use build on the pipeline of talent Massachusetts has to offer to our employers who help drive our economy and our success. $70 million in MBTA station improvements and improve accessibility. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Teachers who are at high-risk for serious illness from COVID-19 would be eligible to retire under this bill after their city or town adopts the legislation but before Aug. 31, 2022 or the cancellation of Gov. This House 1 budget recommendation aims to make strides to address these challenges by dedicating resources to fill key leadership positions at the MBTA and elsewhere. This includes $5.2 million for vocational school transportation and $97.1 million for regional school transportation to increase the reimbursement rate to 90 percent and $28.67 million to fully fund homeless student transportation under the McKinney-Vento Act. DCRs Greening the Gateway Cities program marked 35,372 trees planted last year for beautification, cooling, and carbon reduction efforts. Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF] This budget adds $3.4 million to expand High School Equivalency Test (Hi-SET) programming and hybrid learning opportunities and $600,000 to implement a Peer-to-Peer mentorship program to promote positive internal culture within correctional facilities. Since I have two pieces of very positive news to share, I suppose it makes today exceptionally good! MassHealth has seen caseload grow by 31 percent since February 2020 due to federal continuous eligibility requirements that applied during the federal public health emergency. We would like to share the following tribute to Chris, by Globe Columnist Yvonne Abraham. Becky Cain, Americorps Member. The budget provides first-time operating funding for two popular technical assistance programs in the Community One Stop for Growth. An investment of $534,000 to expand the capacity of the Department to provide Mental Health case consultation to its social workers. An Act to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity to members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System,, Early retirement plan for longtime teachers advocated amid COVID pandemic, Citizens for Public Schools, other organizations ask Massachusetts education officials to obtain waiver to suspend MCAS. In fact, an 8.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the largest increase since 1981, when inflation hit 11.2%! Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 12/31/2022 Introduced Session 192nd General Court Bill Summary For legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. The plan is funded by deductions from an employees salary and has only one investment option, a "capital preservation" fund. And we must make sure that as we improve the transportation system, we do so in a way that supports the states and this administrations goals with respect to climate change. $1.5 million for Economic Mobility, a new line item modeled on the successful federal Family Self-Sufficiency program to serve state public housing residents and state voucher participants. Healey and Lt. Gov. In turn, many school districts face difficulties in filling out their staff as salaries of older teachers go up. To ensure smart land policies the budget supports the development of a holistic, long-term land use strategy. The investment would support providers in recruiting and retaining staff enabling them to increase capacity to the levels needed to serve children. I have three things to report to you this week: Our Central Mass. There is also an opportunity to further position Massachusetts as a national leader by harnessing our capacity for research, innovation, and manufacturing to create thousands of new sustainable jobs in clean and blue technology, coastal resiliency, and electrification.. The incentive for a fully . As Attorney General, Gov. House 1 directly appropriates $91.9 million to EOTSS, a $23.1 million increase over fiscal year 2023, investing $9.2 million in cybersecurity and to moving the municipal cybersecurity training grant program onto the operating budget. With a balanced and fiscally responsible approach, this budget collectively takes advantage of a mix of growing state revenue, one-time resources, and federal funding opportunities to invest in climate, health care, economic development, workforce training, roads, bridges, public transit, housing, and food security, all while doing so in a way that will ensure Massachusetts can sustain these investments into the future. 1 0 obj A total of $1.8 billion in additional formula funding will come through MassDOT through fiscal year 2026, including $127.8 million above historical levels in fiscal year 2023 for existing programs such as surface and air transportation, highway performance, bridges, and airports. $100 million for the MBTA Bridge Program pipeline, $11 million for the design of a Red-Blue Line connector, $20.2 million at the Municipal Police Training Committee to maintain training requirements enacted by police reform as well as in-service training requirements, including new use of force requirements, expanded school resource training and de-escalation training, $1.5 million to expand mental health and trauma-related services provided by On-Site Academy, $1.5 million (at Trial Courts) to expand sober and transitional housing for a projected 450 individuals. You have to stay away from a half wavelength on any frequency. The early retirement incentive (ERI) proposal from the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), filed in February by co-sponsors State Senator John C. Velis and State Representative Carol A. Doherty, An Act to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, is identified in the In addition to his work with SEIU Local 509, Chris previously served as a member of the State Retirement Board. Average pension value (2018): $43,642. The Early College program under this budget would provide approximately 18,122 students in the 2023-2024 school year the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits before graduating, and the Innovation Pathways will enroll approximately 10,194 students in coursework across priority industries including IT, engineering, healthcare, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. After years of enjoying tax surpluses and other infusions of one-time funds, the administration with this fiscal year 2024 budget proposal makes prudent recommendations on how to recalibrate state government programs and services in a way that can be sustained moving forward. Funding for the Department of Environmental Protection would increase 9 percent to $83.6 million under this budget proposal, and the Department of Agriculture Resources would be level funded at $43.8 million, with $31.7 million (a $1.2 million increase) going toward the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP) to provide 27.7 million meals in fiscal year 2024 to be distributed via four regional food banks. This is simply another tool provided to school districts to ensure their needs are being met, Velis said. The retirement windows are the summers of 2021 and 2022. Additionally, we will recommend in an upcoming supplemental budget $1 million for a public awareness campaign around crisis pregnancy centers/pregnancy resource centers that was previously approved by the Legislature. House 1 funds the Office of Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) at $2 million, a $279,000 (16 percent) increase above the fiscal year 2023 GAA, which includes investment in critical staffing. Our companies cant find workers with the skills they need to grow and expand. MTA Vice President Max Page said the bill was "designed to prevent a significant negative impact on the security of the state's pension system," and that it gives the state and the employer the option to help offset credit-purchase costs. <>/Metadata 330 0 R/ViewerPreferences 331 0 R>> House 1 builds on those proposed investments with $141.6 million for economic development programming and initiatives. 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