If you have any questions about the bill please contact Victoria Reim, MTA Legislative Coordinator, at vreim@massteacher.org. 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. For the past two summers, similar efforts in Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee have resulted in enhanced youth engagement and violence reduction and reduced violent crime. The fiscal year 2024 budget for. That investment includes a $15 million increase for relief to help districts adjust to a 14 percent tuition increase at Chapter 766 special education schools, with a commitment to pursue an additional year of relief funding opportunities in a forthcoming supplemental budget. December 1, 2022: Let me get right to the point. $30 million to enable the DHE to provide more support services for low-income students at public institutions of higher education. December 20, 2022:Christmas did not come early for public retirees. Holyoke is set to replace its long-term care facility by 2027 and is in the design phase of the project with DCAMM. It is critical to continue to close achievement and opportunity gaps that exist in the K-12 education system to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, can access the same high-quality learning experience. ", "I spent my 27-year career building a repertoire of techniques to engage all students and to enrich the curriculum," she said. The Healey-Driscoll fiscal year 2024 budget, filed as House 1, takes a sustainable approach toward promoting growth and opportunity in key areas of state government, while ensuring fiscal responsibility. 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. Safety and reliability remain two of the most important issues facing the MBTA, and since the FTA issued its safety report investigation $378 million has been appropriated to begin to address concerns, including staffing. In the coming weeks the administration will be requesting supplemental funding for DTA to augment staffing in light of these caseload trends and the sunsetting of federal program administrative waivers. The Department of Correction would be funded at $809.5 million, a $29.9 million (4 percent) increase versus fiscal year 2023 GAA, driven primarily by health care contract renewal costs, the creation of an Intensive Stabilization Unit, annualizing and increasing investments in education, and standard payroll adjustments. Our tax plan also ensures that the tax code remains competitive with other states as we look to attract new businesses and entrepreneurs and ensure that those already here stay. And, most importantly, it is home to approximately 7 million hard-working people and families who choose to make their lives here. The bill, which has drawn broad support in the state Legislature, would credit workers with three extra years of service for their pensions when they retire if they worked outside their home. Waunakee's board of education has approved a five-figure retirement incentive for teachers, in an effort to reduce salary expenditures over upcoming fiscal years. 2 Meter, 5/4 Wave Antenna Revealed; EFHW HT antenna functions without additional counterpoise; Adding 0. Velis said the bill would give teachers nearing retirement the opportunity to retire when it is best for them while at the same time making it possible for districts to hire new teachers. Median pension value (2018): $41,147. Weekly Update 4/1/2022:Every five years the states Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is required to rebid all health insurance, pharmacy, dental, and life insurance contracts. She said in reading the letter from MMA they seem to be under the idea that cities and towns contribute one percent to the teachers' retirement fund, which she said is not the case . APRIL 19, 2022:On Wednesday the House released their version of the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget. The MassDOT budget also funds $13.4 million for salary increases for civil engineers toensure MassDOT is a competitive employer for a high demand industry and to be able to implementprojects funded through the new federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Early College and Innovation Pathways, Financial Aid Expansion: MASSGrant Plus, UMass & State University Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, Roadside Maintenance and Beautification. The Massachusetts State Scholarship program is funded at $268 million for fiscal year 2024. In turn, many school districts face difficulties in filling out their staff as salaries of older teachers go up. I have three things to report to you this week: Our Central Mass. Gordon also questioned whether there'd be a sufficient applicant pool across the different regions of the state to fill the vacant positions. If you are subjected to the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), now is the time for you to join me in demanding Congress pass a reform law in 2022 that will bring needed relief from the WEP. The budget will also help the office prepare for Chelseas transition from providing long-term care in the circa-1949 Quigley Building to the state-of-the-art Community Living Center beginning Spring 2023. 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. The proposal includes $4.5 million in investments to implement DYS 3-year strategic plan to improve and expand services to meet the needs of young people. Fair Share-enabled investments will also help improve all modes of transportation, making a difference in the lives of commuters and residents regardless of whether they drive, take the bus, ride a bicycle, or walk. EOTSS will also continue with its consolidation of executive office information and technology services, having completed its work in four of the nine executive offices, bringing the benefit of standardization and economy of scale to IT purchasing and service delivery. Seventy other lawmakers have signed on to the House version of the bill, and 41 to the Senate version. Meanwhile, I would like to bring attention back to the ongoing work to improve COLA benefits for public retirees particularly the ongoing success we are witnessing at the local level. A major piece of business on the agenda was the selection of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). In addition to his work with SEIU Local 509, Chris previously served as a member of the State Retirement Board. The office further intends to develop an inventory of state software applications to determine compliance with accessibility standards and will partner with state agencies and technology vendors to improve. This budget also funds the Department of Transitional Assistance at $1.05 billion, a $95 million or 10 percent increase. The budget includes $1 million to support teachers working under emergency licensure in getting their provisional license, and $1 million for universal mental health screenings in schools. An additional $500,000 is directed to support maternal and child health programs at the Department of Public Health. If COVID-19 has made anything clear, its that teachers are vital and essential to keeping our communities going. It sits on the cutting edge of health care, life sciences, research, and technology, and it is leading the fight nationally against the climate crisis. The pharmacy plan RFR will be released in early June. OT4}]vx,(d%Qj>r5"_ f5>ARH^\@\6. Charter school reimbursement are fully funded at $243 million and school transportation accounts are increased by $25.5 million to capture inflation pressures and higher expected need. Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Increased child care slots for income-eligible families, Investments that will put the state on a path toward universal Pre-K, starting in Gateway Cities, Expanded access for high school students to high-quality college and career pathways, More accessible and affordable public higher education through MassReconnect, financial aid expansions, and tuition and fee stabilizers, Strengthened state-municipal partnerships to develop and implement critical local transportation projects, Preservation of critical highway bridge infrastructure, Improved and more accessible MBTA stations, Innovative service pilots and increased rural connectivity for RTAs, Local aid increase for public libraries of $1.6 million to $17.6 million, Regional libraries increase of $1.5 million to $15.9 million, Library technology increase of $1.4 million to $6.2 million, A 3 percent increase for the Talking Book programs in Worcester and Watertown, $1.5 million to expand air quality monitoring throughout the state via DEP, $1.5 million for climate and drought resilience via DEP. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 20 0 R 21 0 R 24 0 R 26 0 R 29 0 R 31 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers represent the best of America: tirelessly serving people and communities across the country. September 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP and GPO laws. ORI has taken on a very important role over the last few years meeting critical needs serving refugees and immigrants as they enter the Commonwealth. These services preserve families and reduce risk of placement and help children in placements find safe and stable families. 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. There is no set timeline for when the bill will move forward in the legislature, but Lyncosky said she is hopeful a decision will be made soon. The House 1 budget proposal funds the Department of Mental Health at $1.12 billion, a $96.3 million (9 percent) increase over fiscal year 2023. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The MLSC has historically been funded through consolidated net surplus at the end of the fiscal year. According to the MTA, the cost of purchasing the age or service credit would be determined by a Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission analysis. 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. It is also imperative to improve the pipeline of early education and K-12 educators with an emphasis on diversity. This budget complements the pending capital bond bill. Wisconsin and South Carolina are currently the only two other states that tax short-term capital gain at a higher rate than long-term capital gains. This budget funds transportation, not counting the sales tax transfer to the MBTA, at $949.4 million, reflecting an adjustment from fiscal year 2023 that accounts for the removal of one-time MBTA support. We will have a lot to say about retiree health insurance following the GICs insurance premium meeting next Thursday (3/2/2023). 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) House 1 increases funding for libraries by 12 percent in fiscal year 2024. Average pension value (2018): $43,642. It boasts natural beauty from the coast to the Berkshires. As written, the legislation filed by Rep. Carol Doherty and Sen. John Velis would have also applied to retirements from June 30, 2021 and Aug. 31, 2021, a time period that elapsed before the. It is also vital that we make sure no community is left behind in these efforts to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and promote cleaner, healthier environments for residents. October 21, 2022: Thursday brought some highly anticipated news to the 460,000 enrollees covered by the states Group Insurance Commission (GIC). WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023:Governor Maura Healey has filed her first state budget proposal, formally kicking off the FY24 budget process. This funding assumes the implementation of a maximum benefit of $7,000 over 24 months that enables the Commonwealth to serve approximately 25,000 eligible households with costs such as rent and utility arrears to keep them housed. 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. If approved, the bill known as An Act to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity to members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, would be voted on by each city or towns School Committee before teachers in those communities would be eligible. Doherty, a Taunton Democrat, said the bill responds to the health and safety issues brought on by the pandemic. The budget also commits $27 million for the Workforce Training Fund to support the Commonwealths workforce and business productivity and competitiveness. Today we anticipate the release of the first component of the GICs FY24 procurement the Request for Response (RFR) for the health insurance plans. Additional funding to be proposed in a supplemental budget being filed by the administration will triple the states investment in the Clean Energy Center. S.2451 191st (2019 - 2020) An Act relative to creditable service for Lisa Emma, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. MassGrown and Fresher advertising, Agricultural Fairs, Farmers Markets, and agricultural education would receive a $570,000 increase. A total of $510 million is budgeted for use on early education and care, K-12 education, and higher education, and $490 million is invested in transportation. The RMV will also invest in technology support, leasing and other administrative costs to expand customer service operations, develop controls and procedures to ensure data integrity, and train staff to begin verifying new identity documents accepted beginning on July 1. This effective program allows the state to leverage a robust network of nonprofit organizations to offer technical assistance, education, and access to capital for small businesses, particularly minority-owned businesses. The budget recommendation maintains the states commitment to fully fund its pension liability by 2036 with $4.105 billion in fiscal year 2024, a $361 million increase over the fiscal year 2023 contributions. Providing targeted tax relief and reforms to the states tax structure is one way this budget seeks to advance its goals of making Massachusetts more affordable, equitable and competitive. endobj The investment supports an expansion of these services and an increase in rates through the new procurement. I have 250 sick days, my per diem rate times those days is an $86,000 unfunded liability for the city, she said. $110.8 million for Homelessness Individual Shelters to preserve a more than 2,600 shelter bed expansion for individuals experiencing homelessness and provide support for those in shelter struggling with substance abuse disorder. December 20, 2022: Christmas did not come early for public retirees.Late last night, Mass Retirees and 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).The $1.7 trillion federal omnibus bill will move . The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expanded federal capital funding by 52 percent, requiring MassDOT to hire staff to administer increased funding. The MBTA will receive a $1.463 billion transfer from the sales tax, an increase of $100 million over the fiscal year 2023 budgeted contribution. The budget includes $324.1 million for Emergency Assistance (EA) for Family Shelters, a 48 percent increase above fiscal year 2023 GAA to annualize a shelter expansion of 1,100 units (4,700 units total) and provide for a 7 percent rate increase to shelter providers to improve hiring and staff retention. 1/2 dipole (meters) = 142. The budget also provides $16.2 million for Youthworks, subsidizing wages for summer jobs for at-risk youth and facilitating career development for 14- to 25-year-olds to reduce juvenile delinquency and young adult homelessness. Meeting the moment is vital not just for protecting critical infrastructure across the Commonwealth but ensuring that Massachusetts remains an attractive place for people and businesses to locate. 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. That bill, which is awaiting action in the Legislature, will provide necessary authorizations for key capital programs - such as $400 million for MassWorks, $34 million for the Underutilized Properties program, $9.3 million in broadband infrastructure, $104 million for the Clean Water Trusttofinance communitiesefforts toimprove water infrastructure and improve local water quality and $5 million for theRural andSmall TownDevelopment Fund,which supports capital and community planning in low-population areas. 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. The proposed legislations retirement windows include the summer of 2021 from June 30-Aug. 31 and the summer of 2022 also from June 30 -Aug. 31. OK, now thats out of the way, lets continue. To ensure smart land policies the budget supports the development of a holistic, long-term land use strategy. We look forward to working with our partners in Legislature to develop a final spending plan for fiscal year 2024 that delivers on the promise for all our residents. "+U2 tTBGg}^?]mx8GJ.2ewt"\C_N-5zK7vM+"TPx@.>@ f} d{l&CsSd3 Becky Cain, Americorps Member. And many people with physical and mental health needs cant access the treatment and care they deserve. The retirement windows are the summers of 2021 and 2022. Currently, the capacity of these providers to serve DCF children is severely limited. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. An investment of $2 million for housing supports for families and youth transitioning out of DCF care. This investment will allow ORI to build out immigrant-focused programming as we continue to see an increasing demand for their services. DeRosa told the Public Service Committee that after the end of this school year, she'll have five years of teaching to go before retirement. The positive impact his work had on others, including public retirees, is immeasurable. The Healey-Driscoll administrations fiscal year 2024 budget maintains the significant investments made by the Legislature in the department and includes additional investments for providers and staff to ensure we can keep the children of the Commonwealth safe from abuse and neglect. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. House 1 supports significant investments in our workforce, including: annualizing crucial fiscal year 2023 Chapter 257 rate investments; increasing the salary benchmarking for rates that will be set in fiscal year 2024 to the 53rd percentile of the Bureau of Labor Statistics; funding an outcome-based incentive program at DDS to expand provider and residential capacity; and investing to stabilize the congregate care network at DCF. In fiscal year 2024, House 1 proposes to spend $1 billion in Fair Share tax revenue, consistent with the consensus revenue agreement reached with House and Senate leaders in January. Healey fought against corporations contributing to the opioid epidemic and now the Healey-Driscoll administration is focused on making sure residents have access to the care and treatment they need and deserve. Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF] Massachusetts state government is on track to pay $190 million less in state salaries this fiscal year as a result of an early retirement incentive program for state employees, according to a . The reality is that COVID is still here, now there are variants that are more deadly and to continually tell teachers to come in (to teach in-person) is not OK.. The meeting will kick off at11AM. House 1 provides $28.61 billion for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), excluding supplemental payments to hospitals, a $905.2 million (3 percent) increase above the fiscal year 2023 GAA. The $1.7 trillion federal omnibus bill will move forward without tackling WEP or GPO. 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. Public Service. endobj 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. This complements nearly $200 million in appropriated American Rescue Plan Act funds. 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. 2Mhz and the 6th. This investment will expand opportunities for high school students across the Commonwealth to explore college and career pathways before graduating high school. $14 million for beautification of highways (mowing, graffiti removal, litter picking). Expands Pension Funding & Proposes 3% COLA. This collaborative public safety model brings together federal, state, local, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders to identify the emerging trends in a community and to develop comprehensive solutions to reduce crime and protect communities. As Attorney General, Gov. House 1 includes $992.1 million for the new Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, a $107.4 million, or 12 percent, increase above the fiscal year 2023 GAA that will help facilitate the creation of the new secretariat, annualize expanded shelter capacity, increase intake staffing to enable rapid housing placement for new arrivals and those experiencing homelessness, and expand access to affordable housing through the creation of 750 new Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) vouchers and 150 new Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) vouchers. Before I jump into the news of the week, let me first remind everyone thatour Annual Meeting takes place today (Friday) at Lombardos in Randolph. She said there are teachers nearing retirement who are immunocompromised or have family members at high risk from the virus, leaving them "anxious and conflicted" as case numbers begin to rise again with remote teaching no longer an option. Action: 2022-09-12 - Accompanied a study order, see H5206. In particular, this budget increases access to behavioral health services, invests in stabilizing our day programs for vulnerable residents, addresses continued substance addiction challenges, and supports the Commonwealths children, families, and older adults through a variety of services. WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 29, 2022) - The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) today announced a -1.3% net return on investments for the 2021-22 fiscal year, . The budget also funds a $200,000 expansion of the STEM Pipeline to increase professional development for educators. With the continued use of $4.4 million in ARPA dollars, DCR expects that an average of 5,000 new trees will be planted in the coming fiscal years, a critical investment as heat islands become more dangerous. 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. Ideally the plan would allow school districts to hire several younger teachers and paraprofessionals with the money that would normally go to one teacher with saved up sick days, which are an unfunded liability for a city or town, Lyncosky said. $59 million to provide funds to community colleges, State Universities and the University of Massachusetts for innovative strategies that support cost predictability and transparency for students and families, encourage timely degree completion, protect students from economic uncertainties and promote financial planning for college. A search for the next general manager of the T is ongoing, and we intend to hire a new safety chief to ensure that the public can have confidence in the safety of our public transit. endobj House 1 also recommends a mechanism to ensure that while all funds remain dedicated to those purposes, they are used in a manner that is sustainable and protected against future downturns and fluctuations in the revenue stream. Westfield Education Association President Lori Lyncosky is among those advocating the new teacher retirement legislation. $100 million in municipal partnership programs. The days of our years are threescore and ten, says Psalm 90 in the King James Bible. However, the feeling is that this is going to move quickly, she said. These grants started as a pilot program funded with federal dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic and were critical in helping to stabilize the child care industry. Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 100-24-1) Status: Introduced on March 29 2021 - 25% progression, died in chamber. 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. 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