Affordable Homes Act
MAPC applauded the legislature's passage of the historic Affordable Homes Act, a $5.16 billion investment in affordable housing. The law also includes the allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by right, the creation of an Office of Fair Housing, and more.

Low-Income Public Transportation Fares
For the first time, the State Budget included low-income MBTA fares for those aged 18-64 years-old, who are already enrolled in state assistance programs. 

Energy Siting, Permitting and Climate Bill
Signed into law by Governor Healey in November 2024, the Climate Bill will drastically reduce the wait time for new clean energy infrastructure projects and ease siting and permitting decisions for cities and towns. These changes were among the many items recommended by the Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting. Lizzi Weyant, MAPC's Deputy Executive Director was honored to serve on the Commission. 

Economic Development Bond Bill
Also signed into law in November 2024, the economic development bill included many MAPC priorities - robust funding for the MassWorks Infrastructure Program, establishment of the Downtown Vitality Fund to help strengthen cultural identity and prevent cultural displacement, a pathway for physicians previously authorized to practice medicine outside the U.S. to practice in Massachusetts, and others. 

SAPHE 2.0
An MAPC priority since the Pandemic, this was included as part of the Economic Bond Bill, and creates local public health system standards, increases capacity, and incentives shared services.

State Budget Key MAPC Priority Line Items
District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA): $3 million
Grant Assistance Program: $2 million
Shannon Community Safety Initiative: $12.8 million

Legislator of the Year Award
Representative Christine Barber

Legislative Staffers of the Year Award
Eduardo Moreno Mendez
Chief of Staff, Senator Lydia Edwards

Christianna Golden
Legislative Director, Senator Lydia Edwards