Scope and Content: The Office of Federal State Relations and a predecessor unit under the coordinator of intergovernmental relations have been responsible for relations among the governor, federal government, cities and towns of Massachusetts, and other states.  From 1974 it was  under the administration of the lieutenant governor. Since at least 2007 the responsibility for this function has been assigned to a senior advisor on the governor’s staff.  The Washington office, which serves as the primary intermediary between state officials and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and as liaison between the state and federal governments,  is currently called the Office of Federal State Relations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically by date of meeting
Notes: Files marked with asterisks were weeded
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Scope and Content: The Joint Committee on Federal Financial Assistance, a standing committee of the General Court, considers all matters concerning receipt of aid from the federal government, joint resolutions relative to memorializing the Congress of the United States or other federal agencies or officials, and other matters referred.  Pursuant to MGLA c 29, s 6B (St 1981, c 351, s 199 as amended), the committee receives for review proposals from state agencies applying for federal grants or participation in federally assisted programs under federal law.  Series is created to administer such review.
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Scope and Content: The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) was established by executive order in 1975 as an independent state agency (though placed within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance) funded by the federal government to work with the Commonwealth to better support persons with developental disabilities and their families. The council assists the Commonwealth in carrying out its requirements for participation in P.L. 106-402 (Developmental Disabilities Act of 2000), precursor and successor legislation, or in any federal grant program that would provide funds for services to developmentally disabled individuals. It serves as the designated State Agency under P.L. 106-402, and receives those funds made available to the Commonwealth as above.  The council  develops and submits a State Plan including the specifications of federal and state priority area activities, and has the final authority in making grants under the State Plan. The process for reviewing and awarding grants is conducted in accordance with federal program standards.
Arrangement: Arranged by grantee, in rough grant number/chronological order
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Scope and Content: The Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission was established by Resolves 1929, c 35 to plan the Commonwealth’s celebration the following year of the 300th anniversary of the colony’s founding.  The main official commemoration, arranged by the commission, was the Great Meeting at the State Tribune erected on the northwest corner of Boston Common, held July 15, 1930. Files include lists of and correspondence regarding ushers for the event, tickets and invitation, parade instructions, and reviewing stand plans. –Related series: Parker, Herbert, 1856-1939. Papers, 1930-1931 ((M-Ar)P001X)
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