NEW: Jonathan Zlotnik, a Worcester County state rep, decided against running for another two-year term in the House, opening up a seat that represents the city of Gardner and surrounding towns. He declined to discuss what his next job is, but said he was staying in the area. #MAPoli
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.
Full breakdown here: conta.cc/3QfDXbu
#mapoli #statebudget #massachusetts #beaconhill #govtech
Diagram showing the six core components of a government affairs tech stack: Legislative Tracking, CRM, Project Management, AI Writing, Document Management, and Communication — each connected to a central hub labeled "Government Affairs Tech Stack.
There's so much noise right now about automating your workflows and "10x-ing" your operations with #AI.
Here's the actual tech stack a #Massachusetts government affairs professional needs — the fundamentals, no fluff: conta.cc/4dKmqC2
#mapoli #legislativetracking #govtech #civictech
MassTrac line item comparison tool showing side-by-side Massachusetts budget changes and legislative differences
Tracking #Massachusetts budget changes used to mean building spreadsheets and comparing documents by hand.
Not anymore.
MassTrac's new Line Item Comparison tool lets you search, track, and compare funding levels and text across budget versions. See how it works 👇
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#mapoli
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, removing the nation’s top law enforcement officer after privately venting his frustrations for months over her handling of the Epstein files and her failed efforts to prosecute his political enemies.
MassTrac infographic contrasting legislative data vs. legislative intelligence for Massachusetts government relations professionals.
Legislative data tells you what happened. Legislative intelligence tells you what to do about it.
For anyone tracking #Massachusetts legislation, that difference is everything.
We wrote about it. Read the full breakdown on the InstaTrac blog: conta.cc/4uZQfVl
#mapoli #stategovernment #legislative
INBOX: House Minority Leader Brad Jones won't run for reelection
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Are you doing business in Massachusetts? Does your business have a government affairs arm? If you answered yes to both, you need MassTrac.
Stay ahead of the policy changes shaping Mass. Read more 👇
blog.instatrac.com/masstrac-for...
#mapoli #massachusetts #legislativeintelligence
MassTrac dashboard showing the Daily Alert panel with bill actions, committee hearings, and transcripts, alongside a My Tracks panel with custom bill categories including Budget Bills, Journalism Bills, and Electric Vehicle Bills.
Massachusetts government moves fast. InstaTrac helps journalists keep up. We put together a guide to every tool reporters need to cover Beacon Hill: conta.cc/3MWblmp
#mapoli #massachusetts #journalism
instatrac.com – Bills from other states similar to HB5175, showing legislative tracking results with 98% relevance scores for electric utility and energy bills.
50-state trackers give you everything. MassTrac for Massachusetts gives you what matters.
Our "Other States" feature surfaces legislation from other states that's similar to bills moving in Massachusetts, so you can spot trends and be in the know but not in the weeds.
Read more 👇
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A wide-angle view of an empty legislative chamber with tiered seating arranged in a semicircle, overlaid with a teal gradient and the text 'Lessons Learned from Using AI in Government Affairs.' The InstaTrac logo appears in the bottom left corner.
A message from our founder, Michael Segal: 3 years ago, MassTrac became the first state-based legislative service to offer AI-powered tools. Here's what we actually learned — what worked, what didn't, and where he thinks this is all heading.
Blog: welcome.instatrac.com/blog/what-th...
#mapoli
A few months ago, we broke down the ballot initiative process in Massachusetts. Now we're looking at the history—why this surge matters, how the new special committee works, and what the Legislature's past actions tell us about what's next.
Read more here: conta.cc/46Z7ITg
#mapoli #massachusetts
Massachusetts state budget process flowchart showing sequential stages from Governor's Budget and Agency Requests through House Debate, Senate Debate, Conference Committee, and Governor's Vetoes, with timeline descriptions for each phase including budget filing in January, legislative debates in April-May, and fiscal year start on July 1st.
It's budget time here in the #mapoli world! We put together a guide that walks through the entire budget cycle.
Inside you'll find:
- The 8-phase process explained
- Budget terminology
- How amendments shape policy
- Ways to engage in the process
Check it out: conta.cc/3ZYlxxr
How MuniTrac works for Town Clerks - meeting transcription and minutes software for Massachusetts municipal government
Attention Town Clerks!!
Tired of spending hours reviewing recordings and digging through files? MuniTrac turns meeting agendas and recordings into searchable transcripts and minutes in 24 hours. See how Mass. clerks are transforming their workflow: conta.cc/4rpDvol
#mapoli #townclerks #govtech
Aerial view of Tantasqua Regional High School where teacher Sean Cusick uses MassInsider to teach journalism and media literacy
"MassInsider is essential in my journalism classroom." High school English teacher Sean Cusick shares how he uses our daily digest to teach students fact-checking, news values, and how to analyze stories across different platforms and perspectives.
Read the full case study ⬇️
conta.cc/4sWlZ…
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We've launched our new website! Explore the InstaTrac family of services: MassTrac for legislative intelligence, MuniTrac for meeting minutes, and MassInsider for curated news—all under one roof: welcome.instatrac.com
#mapoli #legislativeintelligence #massachusetts #meetingminutes #politics
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Come visit us at Booth 1801 on AI Avenue at @mma.org's Connect 351 conference this afternoon and tomorrow!
We've enjoyed getting to meet new faces and connect :) #mapoli #massachusets #govtech
Coming soon announcement graphic with repeating pattern of isometric laptops in teal and dark blue colors on a gray background. White text reads 'BRAND NEW Website & App Coming Soon' with 'instatrac' logo below.
We've got some big news! InstaTrac is leveling up with a brand-new website AND our first mobile app, MobileTrac.
Get ready for faster performance, clearer product info, and legislative tracking on the go. Read what's new: conta.cc/4sJQLWd
#mapoli #massachusetts #govtech #stategovernment
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Manual meeting minutes were taking hours of staff time in Everett, MA. Now? Near-instant, accurate minutes that meet Open Meeting Law requirements (without adding staff or overtime).
See how they did it: conta.cc/4jF1ZXV
#mapoli #massachusetts #townclerks #municipal #minutetaking
Please join us in welcoming Rhythm Arora to the Instatrac team! As our new Co-Op, she'll be supporting business ops and brand strategy.
Excited to have her expertise on board! 💼
#mapoli #massachusetts #legislativeintelligence #billtracking #stategovernment
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly and rejected federal officials’ claims that the officer had acted in self-defense.
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54% of U.S. adults now get news from social media, yet most policy newsletters still act like it's 2015.
We're fixing that.
MassInsider expanded to cover the full media ecosystem: new media sources alongside trusted legacy reporting.
Read about the revamp: conta.cc/3N80GVu
#mapoli #mass
Read InstaTrac's President's big thank you to MassTrac, MuniTrac, and MassInsider subscribers. We're ending 2025 with a bang and coming in hot for 2026. Can't wait to share more!
👉 blog.instatrac.com/blog/instatr...
#mapoli #massachusetts
It's here!! Smart Search, MassTrac's semantic search engine, is now live for all subscribers.
Read our blog to see it in action: conta.cc/4oKBu4v
#mapoli #massachusetts #legislativeintelligence #stategovernment
Mass. ballot campaigns submitted signatures on 12/3 for 2026. 10 campaigns likely hit the 70,000+ threshold.🗳️
Our deep dive covers the initiatives & their legislative origins: conta.cc/48n00DR
(Includes tracking of all initiatives with legislative backing).
#mapoli
Lobbyists' Problems in Massachusetts and MassTrac's Solutions.
Tracking dozens of MA bills across multiple clients? MassTrac keeps you ahead. See why Massachusetts' top lobbyists use it to work faster, stay compliant, and deliver more value to clients ⬇️
conta.cc/4oYlOv5 #mapoli #massachusetts #lobbying #legislativeintelligence
Last week at @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social's conference, one theme dominated: school committees are stretched too thin. We listened and identified 5 key insights shaping MA school governance. Read more: blog.instatrac.com/blog/top-5-i...
We’re excited to join school committee members and education leaders at MASC 2025 to talk about transparency, accessibility, and the future of open government. Come meet us at booth 6! Learn more here: blog.instatrac.com/blog/meet-mu...
Behind every great product is a team that truly gets it.
Our Director of Operations, Scilla Brooks, was a public school teacher before joining our mission to make government meetings more accessible. Her public service background brings the MuniTrac difference.
Read Scilla's story: conta.cc/4omTnGW
Chelsea Petersen, Director of Operations at InstaTrac, a public affairs software company specializing in Massachusetts politics.
17 years ago, tracking MA legislation meant manual work and personal connections. Chelsea Petersen changed that.
From co-op to Director of Operations at InstaTrac, she's made state government accessible to thousands of professionals who need it.
Her story: blog.instatrac.com/blog/chelsea...
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