InstaTrac
@instatrac.bsky.social
InstaTrac offers the most comprehensive bill research, tracking, & reporting in Mass.
Support: [email protected] or 617-292-1800
Support: [email protected] or 617-292-1800
As Beacon Hill enters its heaviest legislative period of the two-year cycle, we at MassTrac have our eyes on five lawmakers who are positioned to drive the biggest debates. 👀
Read the full breakdown 👇
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Read the full breakdown 👇
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December 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
As Beacon Hill enters its heaviest legislative period of the two-year cycle, we at MassTrac have our eyes on five lawmakers who are positioned to drive the biggest debates. 👀
Read the full breakdown 👇
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Read the full breakdown 👇
conta.cc/3KI3GXI
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
Read our blog to see it in action: conta.cc/4oKBu4v
#mapoli #massachusetts #legislativeintelligence #stategovernment
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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
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
Our deep dive covers the initiatives & their legislative origins: conta.cc/48n00DR
(Includes tracking of all initiatives with legislative backing).
#mapoli
Massachusetts Ballot Questions 2026 — instaTrac
A record 44 ballot initiatives (40 potential laws and 4 potential Constitutional amendments), have cleared the Attorney General’s certification process and are now on track for the 2026 ballot. A...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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
Our deep dive covers the initiatives & their legislative origins: conta.cc/48n00DR
(Includes tracking of all initiatives with legislative backing).
#mapoli
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
conta.cc/4oYlOv5 #mapoli #massachusetts #lobbying #legislativeintelligence
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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
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...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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...
Meet MuniTrac at the 2025 MASC Conference — instaTrac
Each year, the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) brings together education leaders, administrators, and committee members from across the Commonwealth to share best practices, ...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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
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
Behind MuniTrac: My Role in Making Local Government More Transparent — instaTrac
When I joined InstaTrac, I was drawn to one simple but powerful mission: making government information more accessible. As Director of MuniTrac Operations, I have the privilege of turning that mission...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
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
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...
#mapoli
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...
#mapoli
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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...
#mapoli
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...
#mapoli
MassTrac's AI-generated Bill Overviews give you instant insights when bills are filed. We've enhanced our prompting with a former Mass. legislative director who wrote the laws, plus added audio versions for on-the-go learning. 🎧
Learn more here:
blog.instatrac.com/blog/reimagi...
#mapoli #lobbying
Learn more here:
blog.instatrac.com/blog/reimagi...
#mapoli #lobbying
October 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
MassTrac's AI-generated Bill Overviews give you instant insights when bills are filed. We've enhanced our prompting with a former Mass. legislative director who wrote the laws, plus added audio versions for on-the-go learning. 🎧
Learn more here:
blog.instatrac.com/blog/reimagi...
#mapoli #lobbying
Learn more here:
blog.instatrac.com/blog/reimagi...
#mapoli #lobbying
Our Founder and President, Michael Segal, made his InstaTrac blog debut! Read on to hear from Michael himself about the state of legislative intelligence in Massachusetts and the advantage of a local service. 👉 conta.cc/4n6Lq…#mapolil#massachusettst#lobbyingn#legislativeintelligencec#billtrackingng
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our Founder and President, Michael Segal, made his InstaTrac blog debut! Read on to hear from Michael himself about the state of legislative intelligence in Massachusetts and the advantage of a local service. 👉 conta.cc/4n6Lq…#mapolil#massachusettst#lobbyingn#legislativeintelligencec#billtrackingng
48 hours for a hearing notice and 10 days for minutes publication.
Mass. Open Meeting Law non-negotiables—violate them and the AG can nullify your decisions.
New blog + free buyer's guide on transcription software📥
blog.instatrac.com/blog/what-ar...
#LocalGov #Massachusetts #OpenMeetingLaw
Mass. Open Meeting Law non-negotiables—violate them and the AG can nullify your decisions.
New blog + free buyer's guide on transcription software📥
blog.instatrac.com/blog/what-ar...
#LocalGov #Massachusetts #OpenMeetingLaw
What Are Open Meeting Laws in Massachusetts and Why Do They Matter? — instaTrac
Open meeting laws mandate that many types of public board and committee meetings cannot be kept private. Instead, these laws ensure transparency by requiring that meetings be open to the public, that ...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
48 hours for a hearing notice and 10 days for minutes publication.
Mass. Open Meeting Law non-negotiables—violate them and the AG can nullify your decisions.
New blog + free buyer's guide on transcription software📥
blog.instatrac.com/blog/what-ar...
#LocalGov #Massachusetts #OpenMeetingLaw
Mass. Open Meeting Law non-negotiables—violate them and the AG can nullify your decisions.
New blog + free buyer's guide on transcription software📥
blog.instatrac.com/blog/what-ar...
#LocalGov #Massachusetts #OpenMeetingLaw
Breaking: MA mental health commissioner resigning effective Monday, months after union vote of no confidence and battle over proposed layoffs of 170 case managers. #mapoli
www.statehousenews.com/news/healthc...
www.statehousenews.com/news/healthc...
State mental health commissioner stepping down
Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle is leaving her post, following a contentious budgeting cycle at the agency after the Healey administration attempted to slash half of the case
www.statehousenews.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Breaking: MA mental health commissioner resigning effective Monday, months after union vote of no confidence and battle over proposed layoffs of 170 case managers. #mapoli
www.statehousenews.com/news/healthc...
www.statehousenews.com/news/healthc...
We join the Mass. State House community in mourning the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy of Lowell. His decades of service leave a lasting impact on the Commonwealth.
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Sen. Edward Kennedy of Lowell dies, at 74
Sen. Edward Kennedy, a fourth-term Democrat from Lowell, has died, Senate President Karen Spilka informed senators early Thursday afternoon. He was 74.
pro.stateaffairs.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We join the Mass. State House community in mourning the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy of Lowell. His decades of service leave a lasting impact on the Commonwealth.
pro.stateaffairs.com/ma/legislatu...
pro.stateaffairs.com/ma/legislatu...
Tomorrow at @massbudget.bsky.social's FOCUS 2025 conference, we're showing how InstaTrac's MassTrac helps policy pros stay ahead during budget season. Live demos of Smart Compare, searchable transcripts, and real-time alerts. See you there! 👉 blog.instatrac.com/blog/instatr...
September 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Tomorrow at @massbudget.bsky.social's FOCUS 2025 conference, we're showing how InstaTrac's MassTrac helps policy pros stay ahead during budget season. Live demos of Smart Compare, searchable transcripts, and real-time alerts. See you there! 👉 blog.instatrac.com/blog/instatr...
The debate part of legislating is always the fun part, until you have to dig in the text to find the revisions. But not anymore.
We'd like to introduce you to Smart Compare, our latest MassTrac feature 🪄
Easily see the additions and omissions in a bill based on its different iterations.
#Mapoli
We'd like to introduce you to Smart Compare, our latest MassTrac feature 🪄
Easily see the additions and omissions in a bill based on its different iterations.
#Mapoli
September 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The debate part of legislating is always the fun part, until you have to dig in the text to find the revisions. But not anymore.
We'd like to introduce you to Smart Compare, our latest MassTrac feature 🪄
Easily see the additions and omissions in a bill based on its different iterations.
#Mapoli
We'd like to introduce you to Smart Compare, our latest MassTrac feature 🪄
Easily see the additions and omissions in a bill based on its different iterations.
#Mapoli
We just wrote a breakdown of how to read legislation without losing your mind. Could be useful if you deal with policy stuff: blog.instatrac.com/blog/anatomy...
#PublicPolicy #Lobbying #LegislativeProcess #Mapoli
#PublicPolicy #Lobbying #LegislativeProcess #Mapoli
September 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We just wrote a breakdown of how to read legislation without losing your mind. Could be useful if you deal with policy stuff: blog.instatrac.com/blog/anatomy...
#PublicPolicy #Lobbying #LegislativeProcess #Mapoli
#PublicPolicy #Lobbying #LegislativeProcess #Mapoli
Plot twist: Small towns benefit MORE from automation than major metros.
See how MuniTrac helps small towns scale meeting generation: blog.instatrac.com/blog/small-t...
#LocalGov #SmallTowns #CivicTech #Community
See how MuniTrac helps small towns scale meeting generation: blog.instatrac.com/blog/small-t...
#LocalGov #SmallTowns #CivicTech #Community
September 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Plot twist: Small towns benefit MORE from automation than major metros.
See how MuniTrac helps small towns scale meeting generation: blog.instatrac.com/blog/small-t...
#LocalGov #SmallTowns #CivicTech #Community
See how MuniTrac helps small towns scale meeting generation: blog.instatrac.com/blog/small-t...
#LocalGov #SmallTowns #CivicTech #Community
September 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Most towns struggle with the same problem: agendas get meetings started, but what about capturing what actually happened?
MuniTrac solves this.
Worth a read if you care about civic tech that delivers real results.
blog.instatrac.com/blog/transfo...
#MunicipalTech #LocalGovernment#CivicEngagement
MuniTrac solves this.
Worth a read if you care about civic tech that delivers real results.
blog.instatrac.com/blog/transfo...
#MunicipalTech #LocalGovernment#CivicEngagement
Transforming Agendas into Actionable Records with MuniTrac — instaTrac
Every municipal meeting starts with an agenda; it's a navigational guide that ensures transparency, structure, and public engagement. But once the meeting is over, many municipalities may struggle to ...
blog.instatrac.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Most towns struggle with the same problem: agendas get meetings started, but what about capturing what actually happened?
MuniTrac solves this.
Worth a read if you care about civic tech that delivers real results.
blog.instatrac.com/blog/transfo...
#MunicipalTech #LocalGovernment#CivicEngagement
MuniTrac solves this.
Worth a read if you care about civic tech that delivers real results.
blog.instatrac.com/blog/transfo...
#MunicipalTech #LocalGovernment#CivicEngagement
Instead of hunting across dozens of websites, get your entire legislative universe delivered in one clean email📨
Take a look at our blog, and see how MassTrac puts customized Mass. politics in your inbox✅
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#mapoli #massachusetts #lobbying #beaconhill #publicaffairs #politics
Take a look at our blog, and see how MassTrac puts customized Mass. politics in your inbox✅
conta.cc/41QzjU6
#mapoli #massachusetts #lobbying #beaconhill #publicaffairs #politics
MassTrac in Your Inbox — instaTrac
In the fast-moving world of Massachusetts politics, staying ahead means keeping track of dozens, and even sometimes hundreds, of developments at once. But sifting through committee schedules, bill tex...
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August 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Instead of hunting across dozens of websites, get your entire legislative universe delivered in one clean email📨
Take a look at our blog, and see how MassTrac puts customized Mass. politics in your inbox✅
conta.cc/41QzjU6
#mapoli #massachusetts #lobbying #beaconhill #publicaffairs #politics
Take a look at our blog, and see how MassTrac puts customized Mass. politics in your inbox✅
conta.cc/41QzjU6
#mapoli #massachusetts #lobbying #beaconhill #publicaffairs #politics
We’re heading to the #NCSLsummit! Let’s talk about how InstaTrac's suite of products helps government pros track legislation more effectively. Come find us at booth 874!
#Mapoli #Governmentaffairs #publicaffairs #legislativeintelligence #Massachusetts
#Mapoli #Governmentaffairs #publicaffairs #legislativeintelligence #Massachusetts
August 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We’re heading to the #NCSLsummit! Let’s talk about how InstaTrac's suite of products helps government pros track legislation more effectively. Come find us at booth 874!
#Mapoli #Governmentaffairs #publicaffairs #legislativeintelligence #Massachusetts
#Mapoli #Governmentaffairs #publicaffairs #legislativeintelligence #Massachusetts
Earlier this month, Mass. Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) announced he is running for reelection in 2027.
In light of the news, we wanted to explore the shaky history of the Speaker position.
🔗 Read more: conta.cc/44pYhKr
#mapoli #massachusetts #speakerofthehouse #publicaffairs #beaconhill
In light of the news, we wanted to explore the shaky history of the Speaker position.
🔗 Read more: conta.cc/44pYhKr
#mapoli #massachusetts #speakerofthehouse #publicaffairs #beaconhill
June 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Earlier this month, Mass. Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) announced he is running for reelection in 2027.
In light of the news, we wanted to explore the shaky history of the Speaker position.
🔗 Read more: conta.cc/44pYhKr
#mapoli #massachusetts #speakerofthehouse #publicaffairs #beaconhill
In light of the news, we wanted to explore the shaky history of the Speaker position.
🔗 Read more: conta.cc/44pYhKr
#mapoli #massachusetts #speakerofthehouse #publicaffairs #beaconhill
Here are our key takeaways from the Joint Rules proposal (SB2545)🏛️
#mapoli #Massachusetts #stategovernment #statelegislature #publicaffairs #legislativetracking
#mapoli #Massachusetts #stategovernment #statelegislature #publicaffairs #legislativetracking
June 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Here are our key takeaways from the Joint Rules proposal (SB2545)🏛️
#mapoli #Massachusetts #stategovernment #statelegislature #publicaffairs #legislativetracking
#mapoli #Massachusetts #stategovernment #statelegislature #publicaffairs #legislativetracking
If you've ever tried tracking Mass. legislation, you know the feeling: 10 browser tabs open, emails, and that sinking realization you missed something 😵💫
We published a deep dive on what legislative intelligence really means and how the right tools can keep you ahead:
conta.cc/45BAvNX
#Mapoli
We published a deep dive on what legislative intelligence really means and how the right tools can keep you ahead:
conta.cc/45BAvNX
#Mapoli
June 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
If you've ever tried tracking Mass. legislation, you know the feeling: 10 browser tabs open, emails, and that sinking realization you missed something 😵💫
We published a deep dive on what legislative intelligence really means and how the right tools can keep you ahead:
conta.cc/45BAvNX
#Mapoli
We published a deep dive on what legislative intelligence really means and how the right tools can keep you ahead:
conta.cc/45BAvNX
#Mapoli
After 6 years, Beacon Hill has new joint rules. The agreement on remote testimony, committee timelines, and end-of-session procedures will significantly impact how we monitor and analyze the legislative process for our clients. Details coming soon ✅
See the SHNS article:
conta.cc/3Gd0Mb5
#Mapoli
See the SHNS article:
conta.cc/3Gd0Mb5
#Mapoli
House, Senate say they have agreement on joint rules
For the first time since 2019, House and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement on joint rules to guide their work in the legislative session that began six months ago.
conta.cc
June 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
After 6 years, Beacon Hill has new joint rules. The agreement on remote testimony, committee timelines, and end-of-session procedures will significantly impact how we monitor and analyze the legislative process for our clients. Details coming soon ✅
See the SHNS article:
conta.cc/3Gd0Mb5
#Mapoli
See the SHNS article:
conta.cc/3Gd0Mb5
#Mapoli