Issues Management Group

As we enter the new year, Issues Management Group is thrilled to share our annual agency yearbook, reflecting on the highlights from 2025. Our yearbook features industry insights, firm-wide accomplishments, and milestones that 2025. flipsnack.com/issuesmanageme…

In January 2026, Attorney General Andrea Campbell sued nine towns for their noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Act. Learn more about the AG’s lawsuit and which towns are being sued in our latest blog: issuesgroup.com/real-estate-bl…

Across the country, hospitals and health systems are navigating one of the most active and complex labor environments in recent memory. Learn about the key issues driving negotiations and what local health systems can learn from these national trends: issuesgroup.com/healthcare-blo…

Social consumption lounges are on their way to Massachusetts seven years after voters first approved legalization, marking a major evolution for the Commonwealth’s cannabis marketplace. Explore what the new regulatory framework allows: issuesgroup.com/pillars/public…

Do you ask AI for health advice? Millions do. From symptom checks to treatment questions, people turn to ChatGPT & tools for fast answers, raising questions on trust, accuracy & safety. Read our blog on AI's impact on patient behavior & future care: issuesgroup.com/healthcare-blo…

Gov. Kathy Hochul opened 2026 with her State of the State in Albany, laying out bold plans for New York’s future, focused on child care, innovation, and public safety. Read more about #NewYork's 2026 priorities in our latest #blog: issuesgroup.com/pillars/public…

Last week, IMG joined our client 2Life Communities at the MA State House for #CookieDay! Over 50 2Life residents rallied for stronger investment in the MA Rental Voucher Program, which is vital to keeping homes affordable for families & seniors statewide.

With a $650M shortfall linked to federal tax changes, MA leaders face tough budget choices. Cut spending, raise revenue, or decouple from federal rules? Explore what’s next for the Commonwealth: issuesgroup.com/pillars/public…

Looking back at 2025, IMG's blog unpacked the year's biggest developments and themes in public affairs, healthcare, real estate, crisis management, and digital sectors. Read all of our #blogs on our website at: issuesgroup.com/blog/

2025 reshaped #realestate, and the effects are just emerging in 2026. 🏙️ From NYC’s surge in housing to MA’s mixed progress and Boston’s downtown revival, explore the top storylines shaping what’s next. Read the full #blog here: issuesgroup.com/real-estate-bl…

In the post-2020 era, offices are becoming destinations, not mandates. Companies are prioritizing amenities to lure employees back, sometimes even relocating. Our recent blog explores this shift and what it means for our evolving work culture: loom.ly/-bCfQvM

The IMG team wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday! ❄️ We celebrated the season at IMG’s annual holiday soiree, and we were grateful for the opportunity to connect with clients, friends, and colleagues. Thank you for the spirited conversations and lasting connections.

Primary care is the backbone of a healthy, sustainable healthcare system, but in Massachusetts, it’s a system under immense strain. Read our blog on how the state is taking decisive steps to strengthen primary care: issuesgroup.com/healthcare-blo…

One of the biggest events for the Commonwealth’s healthcare sector took place in November: the annual Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s Cost Trends Hearing. In a recent blog, uncover the key takeaways from the event: issuesgroup.com/healthcare-blo…

Massachusetts saw a staggering number of potential 2026 ballot measures. Explore the full breakdown of the key themes and topics of the measures here: issuesgroup.com/pillars/public…

Massachusetts faces a severe housing crisis impacting residents and the economy, making housing a top priority for policymakers and communities. Understand the complex zoning challenges shaping Massachusetts' housing future at the full blog here: issuesgroup.com/real-estate-bl…

Members of our IMG team attended the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Selection Sunday Brunch. 🏈 This year’s matchup was revealed: @UConnHuskies vs. @GoArmyWestPoint. The event also highlighted the Bowl's meaningful impact in Boston, from driving positive economic engagement.

What does “Prop 2½” really mean for your Massachusetts city or town? In a recent #blog, learn what the law does, how it affects local services, and why override activity is popping up across the state: issuesgroup.com/pillars/public…

Worcester is a city on the rise, with the city evolving from its industrial roots and focusing on rezoning, welcoming mixed-use development, and enhancing the city’s culture. In a recent blog, learn about how #WorcesterMA is shaping its future: issuesgroup.com/real-estate-bl…

Yesterday, IMG New York volunteered at @CTFoodshare, helping process donations for local families. Connecticut Foodshare fights hunger by tackling root causes and providing nutritious food through community partners