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Daily Update 7/20: Economic Recovery in the Commonwealth

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Today: Monday, July 20, 2009

 

  • This morning, as part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced a state-federal partnership to move the Assembly Square Project in Somerville forward. Learn more here.

 

  • This afternoon, Governor Patrick meets with Gloucester community leaders.

 

  • Also this afternoon, the Governor will attend a legislative leadership meeting.

 

  • This evening Governor Patrick will meet with University of Haifa President Aaron Ben-Ze'ev.

In the Press:

 

  • High-Quality Public Education – Governor Patrick unveiled a proposal last week to give all children access to a world-class education by nearly tripling the number of charter school seats and granting the state greater authority to intervene in underperforming schools. It also includes the option of creating "readiness schools," which allows charter-like innovation while retaining local control. “Patrick’s proposed legislation could represent an excellent opportunity for the Commonwealth.” Read more in the Boston Globe.
    • Read a supportive editorial from the Boston Globe here.
    • “But the status quo offers no hope to thousands of students trapped in failing schools. State lawmakers should put the interest of these students first, and give Patrick the authority he needs to get the job done.” Read more in an editorial from the Daily News Tribune.
    • Watch more on WWLP.
    • Listen to more coverage on WXBR (file attached).

 


Governor Patrick and state Rep. Jim Cantwell discussing construction at a business roundtable in Marshfield on Thursday.

 

  • Economic Growth – Governor Patrick participated in a business roundtable discussion in Marshfield last week.  The Governor and 30 regional town and business leaders used the meeting as an opportunity to discuss future construction projects and other spending plans in effort to create jobs and further economic growth for the Commonwealth.  Read more in the Marshfield Mariner.

 

  • National Governors Association Discussion – Governor Patrick joined a bipartisan group of governors over the weekend at a meeting of the National Governors Association in Biloxi, Mississippi.   Major topics of discussion included the handling of federal stimulus dollars, infrastructure issues, and healthcare reform.  Read more about the meeting in the New York Times and the Associated Press here and here.

 

  • Governor of the Whole Commonwealth – Last week, Governor Patrick hosted town hall meetings in Sharon and Pembroke.  Hundreds of people turned out and were able to talk directly with the Governor about the issues that matter most to them.  Continuing his commitment to encourage civic engagement, Governor Patrick will host another town hall meeting at the Waterfront Park in Newburyport.  This event is free and open to the public.  Read about tomorrow’s town hall meeting in Newburyport Daily News.

This Week:

 

  • On Saturday morning, Governor Patrick attended the Democratic Governors Association Breakfast Meeting at Beau Rivage Hotel.

 

  • Later Saturday morning, Governor Patrick attended an Opening Plenary Session regarding the Infrastructure Commitment, Freight Transportation, and Infrastructure Bank.

 

  • Saturday afternoon, Governor Patrick attended the Governor-Only Lunch and Business Session at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.

 

  • Saturday afternoon, Governor Patrick attended the Economic Development and Commerce Committee Meeting.
  • On Sunday, Governor Patrick returned to Massachusetts.