Hi, We’re InstaTrac!

InstaTrac, the parent company of the MassTrac legislative tracking service, is happy to announce that it is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary of service to Massachusetts legislative professionals. InstaTrac is also the proud provider of MassInsider, VoteTrac, and MuniTrac- services that make it easier for you to learn and stay informed about Massachusetts politics and governance, past and present. In this blog, we take a deeper look at the services InstaTrac provides and what we can do for you.

MassTrac

MassTrac is the sole source for comprehensive legislative research, analysis and tracking, making it the essential tool for staying informed in the fast-paced Massachusetts legislative world. MassTrac offers one of a kind features that make the lives of legislative pros easier. From side-by-side comparisons of all versions of bills and budgets, to live tracking of actions on proposed budget amendments, to summaries written in plain English on all bills, to testimony from all committee hearings, to legislator remarks when bills are debated in House and Senate chambers, MassTrac helps you cut through the basic administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: advocate for your client or cause. What’s more, MassTrac’s emailed Daily Alerts notify you of new bills you may want to track. Enter the words and existing statutes that are important just to you, and MassTrac does the rest.

VoteTrac

VoteTrac is our opposition research service for campaigners that tracks everything from a candidate’s voting history to their testimonies at committee hearings. VoteTrac has access to every vote from every legislator back to 1986, so you can research decades of voting history from the legislature. Our service can provide highlights of votes by category along with a detailed narrative of each section. Legislative effectiveness and election results from previous races can also be provided so you understand your opponents more. Reports are customizable for each campaign based on needs and budget. Be prepared for the campaign season with VoteTrac’s campaign reports specifically generated for your research needs. 

MuniTrac

MuniTrac is our premiere Talk-2-Text transcription service designed for virtual municipal meetings. In-depth minutes no longer have to be a time-consuming task with our transcription services automatically transforming virtual meetings into searchable, edited transcripts. MuniTrac is built to support all municipalities, from the smallest towns to the largest cities. With MuniTrac, you have the ability to search for keywords to see if they were mentioned in any public meeting- saving you the time and resources of looking through hours of video footage. MuniTrac is here so you have the tools to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your municipality. 

MassInsider

MassInsider is our daily newsletter that aggregates news stories, press releases, social media posts, and podcasts that matter to you. By reading this newsletter, you can start your day with knowing about the important happenings in the State House and the conversations surrounding legislative priorities in the Commonwealth. With MassInsider, not only can you read about what is happening in Massachusetts, but also stay informed about the important news in other states. We curate important state-level news from across the country, and also provide the day’s top national stories so you can follow along with what is happening at the state and federal levels. Do you have a policy issue that you care about the most? With MassInsider, you can find articles based on categories like health care or education to follow headlines on your policy interests. You can also watch the top stories from local news stations by clicking directly on each video embedded in the newsletter, making it easy for you to access local stories. 

InstaTrac has the tools and resources for your every need when it comes to the happenings in Massachusetts. Between all of our services, InstaTrac can be the tool that makes the difference in your ability to influence policy in the Commonwealth. For more information, email us at info@instatrac.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and Medium!