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08/06/2026

New on the InstaTrac blog: What happens if you violate Massachusetts' Open Meeting Law?

If you work for local government, take a look: https://conta.cc/4vF0rSI

What happens when an OML complaint is filed? We break down the MA Attorney General's enforcement process and what municipalities can do to stay protected.

01/06/2026

Why do Massachusetts' top government affairs pros trust MassTrac?

Because staying current on bill movement is everything.

Learn how they stay ahead: https://conta.cc/3PZXigS

Still relying on spreadsheets to track Beacon Hill? MassTrac delivers real-time bill alerts, transcripts, and amendment comparisons straight to your inbox.

27/05/2026

Ever hear of consolidated amendments? Ever tried following an amendment only to be lost to where it went in the final bill?

If you answered yes to either of these, check out our blog breaking it down: https://conta.cc/4uDhioR

Hundreds of amendments. One vote. Learn how consolidated amendments work in the MA Legislature — and how MassTrac tracks every one in real time.

18/05/2026

We've updated the MassTrac report builder to be more intuitive and robust. Pick your fields. Add your logo. Export in the format you need. Share a link anyone can open, no account required.
The full walkthrough is on the blog: https://conta.cc/4wHJAA6

Create customizable legislative reports fast with MassTrac’s new Report Builder for lobbyists, staff, and associations.

11/05/2026

Read our full breakdown of the SWM FY27 budget + download a free summary of every outside section, done by the InstaTrac legal team: https://conta.cc/3RjSHGJ

The Massachusetts Senate has released its FY2027 budget proposal, outlining a $63.3 billion spending plan focused on education, transportation, health care, housing, and local aid.

05/05/2026

House budget debates wrapped up and the Senate version drops today.

If you're drowning in transcripts, use MassTrac's new Synopsis tab which gives you speakers, bills, and key themes in 30 seconds—not hours.

See what changed: https://conta.cc/4d590OK

Discover MassTrac's new Synopsis tab—get hearing summaries, speaker lists, and bill references in seconds. Made for budget debates on Beacon Hill.

29/04/2026

You can't be on Beacon Hill 24/7—but MobileTrac can be in your pocket. Real-time bill alerts, legislative contacts, and the full Massachusetts legislative calendar. Download now on iOS and Android.

🔗 https://conta.cc/4dajv4J

Mobile legislative tracking for Massachusetts government affairs professionals. MobileTrac delivers real-time bill alerts on iOS and Android.

27/04/2026

Municipal meeting records are foundational to local democracy.
They're also absorbing staff time that could go elsewhere.

If you're evaluating a records platform, here's what separates solid software from the noise: compliance + searchable transcripts + proven time savings

Review the checklist we put together while considering vendors: https://instatrac.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-municipal-meeting-records-platform

17/04/2026

The House Ways & Means Committee dropped its FY27 budget proposal on April 15 — all $63.3 billion of it.

We broke down every major section so you don't have to dig through the bill text yourself: MassHealth, Chapter 70, Fair Share spending, sheriffs' offices, outside sections, etc.

The House will take up amendments in the coming weeks before the proposal heads to the Senate — meaning the number will move before anything is finalized.

Full breakdown here: https://conta.cc/3QfDXbu

15/04/2026

Here is a quick guide on how best to utilize MassTrac as we begin the House budget process.