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Governor’s Daily Update
Schools, Jobs, and Civic Engagement
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

 

Today: Tuesday, October 13, 2009

 

  • Tonight, Governor Patrick attends the Conservation Services Group 25th Anniversary Celebration. The Governor will accept the organization’s “Excellence in Environmental Advocacy Award” for his leadership on environmental issues.

 

In the Press:

 

  • Massachusetts Recovery – The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center will release a report this week noting that Massachusetts has already spent $4 billion of the $17.7 billion in federal stimulus funds provided to the state, and created or retained 27,400 jobs. “Massachusetts has set itself apart not only by quickly moving repaving jobs but by supporting projects that promote regional equity, long term economic development and job growth, and support healthier communities,’’ said Jeffrey Simon, director of infrastructure investment for the Patrick-Murray Administration. “We want to make sure stimulus pays off not just this year but decades to come.’’ Read more in the Boston Globe.

 

  • Last Thursday, Lt. Governor Murray offered remarks at the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment’s International Economic Development Tour of Massachusetts.  Lt. Governor Murray said that Massachusetts is posed to lead the economic recovery because of its strong industries and investments. His remarks were part of a tour to showcase a series of state industries, including life sciences and clean energy, for international business officials.  Read more in the MetroWest Daily News.

 

  • Commitment to Education – Governor Deval Patrick announced Thursday that the Patrick-Murray Administration has selected six regional partnerships to establish the first-ever Readiness Centers, including one serving the Pioneer Valley region. The centers are a priority outlined in his Education Action Agenda as a key strategy to improve teacher quality. "A highly knowledgeable, well-trained and dedicated teacher in every classroom is the key to all of our education reform efforts," Governor Patrick said. "Readiness centers will help us support our teachers as we seek to give every student access to a quality education." Read more in the Springfield Republican.
    • Last Thursday, Lt. Governor Murray toured Natick High School with local legislators, and participated in a math class that emphasized real life applications of their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum. Read about it in the Metrowest Daily News.
    • Brockton High School’s MCAS scores have improved dramatically in recent years. The Patrick-Murray Administration is encouraged by these outstanding results in this school and schools across the Commonwealth. The Governor is committed to launching the next chapter of education reform to ensure that every student has access to a quality, world-class education. Read more in the Boston Globe and learn more about the Governor’s education plans here.

 

  • Governor of the Whole Commonwealth – Last week, Governor Patrick met with members of the ethnic media as part of a roundtable series. Topics discussed ranged from the recession and stimulus funds, to health care and education gaps. Governor Patrick acknowledged the significant contribution that immigrants bring to Massachusetts’ economy. Read more in AjabuAfrica.com.

 

  • Investing in Massachusetts Communities – Last week, Governor Patrick announced that a Salem parking facility crucial to downtown economic development will move forward. “‘It’s transformational,’ said Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, who stood alongside Governor Deval Patrick last week when he announced that the state would fund the bulk of a planned $40 million, 1,000-car parking garage at the site of the Salem commuter train station.” Read more in the Boston Globe.

 

  • Promoting Tax Fairness – Today’s Boston Globe reports that a corporate tax deduction created last year will cost the state at least $535 million over seven years, according to a new estimate by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The Governor’s Office of Administration and Finance said: “The corporate tax reform package offered by the Governor was intended to promote tax fairness and equity. This provision was a partial step backwards from that goal, but even with this provision, the bill was a substantial improvement to the fairness of the Commonwealth’s corporate tax code.’’ Read more in the Boston Globe.