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An executive summary of the findings of the Governor's citizen task force.

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Learn more about Governor Patrick's reform agenda.

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Continuing his push for comprehensive pension reform, Governor Deval Patrick testified today before the Joint Committee on Public Service's hearing on pension bills, outlining a number of steps officials can take to strengthen the rules governing public retirement systems.

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Governor Deval Patrick's Task Force on Public Integrity today issued a report outlining several recommendations to strengthen the state's ethics and lobbying laws. The series of proposals call for expanded investigative and enforcement authority as well as tougher penalties.