Press Releases
This archive contains monthly information featured over the last year. Please note that links for older reports might not work due to time elapsed since their publication.
November 2009
- Historic Agreement with CSX Transportation Moves Forward
- $30.4 Million in Additional Recovery Funds to Restart Housing Development Targeted
- $17.8 Million in Stimulus Funding Released to Rehire Police Officers and Firefighters
- Lieutenant Governor Murray Concludes National Lieutenant Governors Association Meeting
- New Americans Recommendations Released
- Governor Signs Bill Expanding Benefits and Services to Veterans Across Massachusetts
- Patrick-Murray Administration Announces $805,000 to Spur Economic Growth in Haverhill
October 2009
- Patrick-Murray Administration Opens New RMV Branch
- $165 Million in Priorities for Second Round of Highway Stimulus Projects Announced
- Patrick-Murray Administration Launches Musterfield Redevelopment through the Mixed Financing Initiative
- "Real World Design Challenge" Announced
- Recovery Funds to Revive Stalled Housing Developments Announced
- Lieutenant Governor Murray Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in North Adams
- Executive Order Signed Establishing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Advisory Council
- Governor Patrick Announces Millions of Dollars in Capital Investments for Western Massachusetts Communities
- Governor Patrick Announces Millions of Dollars for State of the Art Science Building at Bridgewater State College
- Governor Patrick Targets $17.9 Million in Recovery Funds to Reduce Homelessness in Massachusetts
- Stimulus Funding Released to Rehire Firefighters Statewide
- Capital Investments for North Shore Communities Announced
- Capital Investments for Greater Boston
- Governor Patrick Announces Funding for New South Academic Building at UMass Lowell
- Lieutenant Governor Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in Brockton
September 2009
- Patrick-Murray Admistration Comes Together to Offer Veterans and Families a Free Day in the Park
- Governor Patrick Names Paul G. Kirk, Jr. Interim Senator
- Finalized Agreement with CSX Transportation
- $90 Million Investment in the Albert Sherman Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Young Adult Community Meetings Across the Commonwealth
- Funds to Support Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Announced
- STATEMENT FROM LT. GOVERNOR TIMOTHY P. MURRAY ON THE AWARDING OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JARED C. MONTI
- Lieutenant Governor Murray Promotes Resources for Local Officials
- Honoree for Madeline Amy Sweeney Award Recognized
- Lieutenant Governor Murray's Senate Seat Testimony
- Administration Releases $8 Million for Public Safety, Regionalization Assistance
- Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Planning Assistance for 103 Massachusetts Cities and Towns
August 2009
- Federal Award Providing Assistance to Homeless Veterans Announced
- Start of Demolition for Brownfield Site Announced
- Lieutenant Governor's Statement on Senator Edward Kennedy
- Federal Funds for Brownfield Site Announced
- U.S. Department of Labor Grant Announced
- Governor Patrick Targets $45.5 Million in Recovery Funds to Move Housing Developments Forward
- Lt. Governor Murray Attends Ribbon Cutting for Town Pier
- Lieutenant Governor Murray's Statement: Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver
- Record Year for MassHousing
- $20 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds Committed to Massachusetts Fire Departments
- South Coast Rail Corridor Plan Released
- Health Insurance Reform Saving Millions
- Lieutenant Governor Murray Re-Elected a Leader of Bi-Partisan National Organization
July 2009
- $12 Million for Communities Count Initiative
- Memorial Honoring Fallen Service Members Announced
- Homebuyer Loans for Affordable Opportunities
- Stimulus Funds for New England High Speed Rail
- Federal Recovery Funds to Revive Stalled Housing Projects
- Listening Tour With Municipal Cabinet
- Federal Recovery Funds Allocated
- Federal Grant to Veterans Announced
June 2009
- 'Communities Count' Initiative Launches in Springfield
- Creation of the Governor's STEM Coordinating Council Announced
- $185 Million in Federal Recovery Act Funds for Water Treatment Projects
- Lieutenant Governor Murray announces a two week statewide tour on military and veterans issues
- Administration Awards $2.5 Million for Beverly Waterfront Redevelopment
- Patrick-Murray Administration Hosts First-of-its-Kind Veterans' Services Webcast and Online Discussion
- Bill to Strengthen Protection for Crime Victims
May 2009
- Patrick-Murray Administration Announces $2.063 Million To Leominster To Spur Economic Growth
- Launch of Webpage for Available Boards and Commissions Positions
- Patrick-Murray Administration Breaks Ground on New Psychiatric Hospital
- Lt. Governor Testifies in Support of Municipal Partnership Legislation
- LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MURRAY ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
- $986 Million in Loans to Fund Drinking Water and Waste Water Infrastructure Projects
April 2009
- SAVE Suicide Prevention Team Celebrates One Year of Outreach to Over 7,000 Veterans
- UNUM to Stay in Worcester, Will Relocate Headquarters to CitySquare
March 2009
- Federal Recovery Funds Will Boost Safety Net Services for Thousands in Massachusetts
- First Federal Recovery Funds for Statewide Road and Bridge Projects
February 2009
- Release of Domestic Violence Guidelines and Participation in White Ribbon Day Campaign
- Focusing on Accountability and Transparency in Management of Expected Federal Recovery Funds
- Reaction to Standard & Poor's Upgrade of MassHousing's Bond Rating
