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Governor Patrick today convened nearly 300 statewide human services stakeholders – providers, consumers, advocates, and representatives from the private sector – to develop a collaborative roadmap to promote innovation and public-private partnerships within the human services sector. “Listening to both leaders and consumers talk today about the human service needs of our most vulnerable citizens just underscores the problems caused by the Legislature's failure to act,” said Governor Patrick. “I appreciate that the Legislature has sent me parts of the supplemental budget bill, but I am again urging legislators to come back into session and approve the expanded 9C authority I need to manage this budget crisis effectively.

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Governor Patrick stood with Congressman James McGovern and public safety officials at Worcester City Hall this morning to announce the Patrick-Murray Administration is releasing $17.8 million in federal stimulus funds to hire, rehire or retain 83 police officers in 35 police departments and 105 firefighters in 85 fire departments across the Commonwealth.

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The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development yesterday released statistics for the month of October showing that the unemployment rate decreased nearly half a percentage point from 9.3% in September to 8.9% in October.

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This morning, Governor Patrick visited the Excel Academy Charter School in East Boston to discuss his education reform agenda, and pressed the legislature to move forward swiftly on the education reform bill now before the House

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Continuing with the Patrick-Murray administration’s commitment to increasing civic engagement and participation, Governor Patrick today unveiled the New Americans Agenda report, a comprehensive set of 131 recommendations for better integrating immigrants and refugees into the social, civic and economic life of the Commonwealth. The Governor also announced the creation of an inter-agency group to develop an action plan within 90 days for the report, a product of extensive research, expert interviews, input from state agencies and public feedback collected during a series of statewide meetings. “

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This afternoon, Governor Patrick joined with education and community leaders to launch the state’s first-ever Readiness Centers at a gathering at Salem State College.

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As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s plan to advance long-term economic recovery and job growth throughout the Commonwealth, Governor Patrick, Congresswoman Tsongas, and state and local leaders toured several recent public-private investments in the City of Lowell, including a MORE grant investment site and the Children’s Village.

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Today, Governor Patrick offered remarks at the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the State House and recognized the service and sacrifice of Massachusetts Veterans with the signing of a bill that will expand the benefits and services available to veterans and their families in the Commonwealth.

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Today, Governor Patrick, the Lt. Governor Murray, and cabinet officials met with newly elected mayors from across the state and reiterated their shared commitment to partnering with local leaders to provide the services people value and depend on. "I am so pleased to have these mayors by my side as we fight for the values of the people of the Commonwealth," said Governor Patrick. "

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On Friday, Governor Patrick announced that Massachusetts has won approximately $2 million in federal stimulus funding to aid the development of affordable and reliable broadband Internet services for all communities in the Commonwealth.

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On Thursday, Governor Patrick announced that the Massachusetts’s bond ratings have been affirmed by three major rating agencies.

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Governor Patrick continues his series of meetings in Washington D.C. today with members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, President Obama’s Senior Advisor David Axelrod, President Obama, and Senate Majority Leader Reid and House Speaker Peloisi.

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With the JFK/Umass MBTA station serving as a backdrop, Governor Deval Patrick today accepted a top-to-bottom review of the MBTA’s finances from David D’Alessandro, and immediately directed the administration’s top transportation official to swiftly implement a plan to improve service and restore a culture of safety and transparency to a system millions of riders depend on every day.

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Yesterday, Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray honored 27 police officers and one state trooper for their courage and dedication at the 26th Annual Trooper George L. Hanna Jr. Memorial Awards ceremony.

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Moving forward with the state’s landmark transportation reform law, Governor Deval Patrick announced the appointment of five transportation and finance experts to the new Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board on Friday, October 30th.

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Providing leadership based on values, Governor Deval Patrick yesterday appeared before a gathering of business leaders in Worcester to unveil his plan to close a $600 million mid-year budget gap.

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Despite signs of recovery in the private sector, state government revenue collections are below benchmark and adjustments to the FY2010 budget will have to be made.

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Providing leadership based on values, Governor Deval Patrick today appeared before a gathering of business leaders in Worcester to unveil his plan to close a $600 million mid-year budget gap.

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Following a day-long Economic Summit that brought business, education, non-profit and policy leaders from across Massachusetts together to focus on ways to collaboratively turn the state’s economy around, Governor Patrick said: “We talked about our economic strategy for growth, based on education, on innovation, on infrastructure investment, on regional equity and regional focus,” he said.

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Governor Deval Patrick today announced that he will convene a cross-section of the state’s foremost business, financial, education and public policy leaders during an Economic Summit at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston on October 27. The day-long summit will focus on ways to promote long-term economic recovery and job growth throughout the Commonwealth.

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President Obama visited Massachusetts on Friday and applauded the Patrick-Murray administration for its achievements in advancing technologies that will benefit the environment.

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Yesterday Governor Patrick visited the UMass Amherst Campus to engage in a round-table meeting entitled “What's Your Massachusetts: A Forum for Young Adults," one of several forums for young adults conducted across the state.

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After months of negotiations, Governor Deval Patrick today announced that the Administration has reached agreement with financial institution UBS that will save the Commonwealth an estimated $71 million.

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Standing alongside business leaders and small business owners, Governor Deval Patrick today unveiled key recommendations aimed at reducing health care costs for small employers while maintaining access to quality care for employees.

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On Friday, in between meetings with members of his cabinet to discuss the FY10 budget shortfall, the Governor told the Associated Press that the potential for 2,000 state employee layoffs is real unless unions respond to the administration’s efforts to secure concessions that will help mitigate job losses and maintain services.

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BOSTON – Thursday, October 15, 2009 – Continuing to responsibly manage the state budget amid an unprecedented global recession, Governor Deval Patrick today outlined a five-point plan for closing an estimated $600 million budget gap for FY10.

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As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced that the state will utilize $50.3 million in federal recovery funds to create hundreds of jobs and revive affordable housing developments stalled throughout the Commonwealth.

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Governor Patrick celebrated Massachusetts’ strong student achievement on the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) exams.

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Learn more about some of the Patrick-Murray administration's recent accomplishments.

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With a continued focus on job creation and economic recovery, Governor Patrick unveiled the Administration’s latest five-year capital investment plan yesterday, calling for significant investment in the Commonwealth’s transportation,

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On Saturday, Governor Deval Patrick released a letter to Chairman James Oberstar regarding the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure report on state stimulus spending.

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This morning, Governor Patrick toured A123 Systems and met with employees of the growing clean energy company in Watertown.

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Governor Deval Patrick, Health & Human Services Secretary Bigby, M.D. and Public Health Commissioner Auerbach today announced that the state has placed its first order for H1N1 vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Yesterday, Governor Patrick participated in an event to announce the return of the prestigious BIO International Convention to Boston.

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On Sunday, the Boston Globe reported that Massachusetts is set to emerge from the economic downturn more quickly than the rest of the nation, and signs of a recovery are already underway. Governor Patrick hailed the news, saying: “The Boston Globe's report today on the Massachusetts economy is very hopeful -- and no accident.

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The Governor will elevate Undersecretary Jay Gonzalez to the top Administration and Finance position, and said Jay will “keep Massachusetts’ economic foundations strong and ensure we stay on course toward economic recovery.”

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Mr. Kirk will serve until the voters choose a successor in the special election in January. This ensures Massachusetts will be continually, fully represented in Congress.

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Today, Governor Deval Patrick appointed Paul Kirk Jr. as interim United State Senator to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy.

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Governor Deval Patrick today announced that he will direct all state employees to stop doing official business with Hyatt unless the company rehires the housekeeping staff it fired from Boston-area hotels on August 31.

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Watch Secretary Reville discuss the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to ensuring the City of Gloucester’s concerns about a new charter school are addressed.

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Continuing with the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to veterans’ affairs and services, yesterday Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray announced the release of $191,800 from the administration’s Environmental bond bill to support maintenance and improvements of the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.

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On Friday, Governor Patrick met with members of his cabinet at the Consolidated School in Richmond.

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The Massachusetts’ House of Representatives has voted to give Governor Patrick the authority to appoint an interim successor to Senator Kennedy’s seat.

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Governor Patrick makes the case for national health care reform and says Massachusetts can serve as a model in an op-ed published in today’s Wall Street Journal. In the piece, the Governor reinforces the dire status quo of the American health care system, and explains how the Massachusetts plan – and President Obama’s proposals – will curb spiraling costs, increase quality and access to care, and save lives.

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Yesterday, Governor Deval Patrick announced Jeffrey B. Mullan as his appointment for Secretary and CEO of MassDOT, the new streamlined transportation organization created by the landmark transportation reform law the Governor signed in June.

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In keeping with Governor Patrick’s commitment to bring down health care costs for small businesses, the Health Care Quality and Cost Council has outlined a proposal to cut the state’s medical spending by $50 billion over the next 10 years

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Governor Deval Patrick today announced that he will appoint Jeffrey B. Mullan as Secretary and CEO of MassDOT, the new streamlined transportation organization created by the landmark transportation reform law the Governor signed in June. MassDOT will launch on November 1, 2009.

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This morning Governor Patrick posted a blog in which he remembered the sons and daughters of our Commonwealth and the thousands of others who were lost in the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

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Yesterday, Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray provided testimony to the Joint Committee on Election Laws in support of legislation granting the Governor the authority to make an interim appointment to the U.S. Senate, especially during the critical months that lie ahead.

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Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray today provided testimony to the Joint Committee on Election Laws in support of legislation granting the Governor the authority to make an interim appointment to the U.S. Senate. Filling the vacancy created by the untimely loss of Senator Kennedy is critical because many of the state’s vital interests are at stake in Congress right now.

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Read LG Murray's testimony and Governor Patrick's letter on behalf of an interim Senate replacement.

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The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce (EOLWD) has launched an effort to notify long-term unemployed residents who have exhausted their unemployment benefits about state resources and safety net services that can assist them during these challenging economic times.

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This afternoon Governor Deval Patrick resumed his official powers following hip replacement surgery performed on Tuesday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

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Governor Patrick’s focus has always been on the future of Commonwealth’s innovation economy and he has been working to position the Commonwealth for success regardless of the economic climate by making strategic investments in the engines that will drive tomorrow’s economy, including the life sciences, research and development, and clean energy.

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Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Murray and state education officials announced that Massachusetts students continue to make progress on MCAS, with 84 percent of students already meeting the state’s minimum testing requirements needed to earn a high school diploma on their first try.

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The Patrick-Murray Administration announced today that Massachusetts 10th graders made across-the-board gains on last year’s MCAS exam, and 84 percent of students have already met the state’s minimum testing requirements needed to earn a high school diploma on their first try.

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Thousands of legal immigrants facing steep cuts in state-subsidized health care will keep core medical services such as routine doctor visits and hospital treatment under a plan unveiled yesterday by Governor Deval Patrick.”

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Audio from Governor Deval Patrick's press conference on August 31, 2009, to announce plans for a special election to fill the late Senator Edward Kennedy's seat.

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As the nation and citizens of the Commonwealth continue to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of the Senator Kennedy, discussion continues regarding the special election to fill Senator Kennedy’s seat in the Senate.

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Governor Patrick yesterday reflected on the life and legacy of Senator Edward Kennedy, expressing deep gratitude for his tireless service to our Commonwealth and our country and extending his condolences to the Kennedy family.

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Governor Patrick released the following statement on the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy: "One of the Commonwealth's brightest lights went out last night.

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Through continued efforts by the Patrick-Murray Administration to quickly use federal recovery funds to help put people back to work, “a six-month tally of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding, believed to be the first report of its kind by a major city in the country, shows Boston has received $172.6 million in federal funds, which has helped launch 41 construction and work-training projects.

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Governor Deval Patrick and state public safety officials closely monitored the progress of Hurricane Bill throughout the weekend. Fortunately, the storm did not cause significant damages or impacts in our coastal communities.

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Governor Deval Patrick and state public safety officials today urged residents to continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Bill throughout the weekend. Even with the projected distance off shore, the hurricane can and most likely will have a serious impact on our coastal communities and even on some communities in Western Massachusetts.

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Yesterday, the Patrick Administration announced that Massachusetts students in the class of 2009 ranked first nationally on all four subject area exams on the ACT exam, a test that measures college readiness. "I am so proud of our students and the teachers who prepare them," said Governor Deval Patrick.

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Yesterday, as part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced the state will target $45.5 million in federal recovery funds to help jump start delayed affordable housing developments throughout Massachusetts and create hundreds of jobs.

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As a result of Governor Deval Patrick’s commitment to economic recovery and the investment of stimulus funds, Massachusetts ranks in the top 10 nationwide for distributing federal recovery funds.

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Fulfilling his promise to be a Governor of the whole state, Governor Patrick has spent a considerable amount of time outside of Boston in Western Massachusetts and other parts of the state that were previously ignored by past administrations:

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Governor Patrick announced yesterday that 75 communities throughout the Commonwealth will receive $40.4 million in federal Community Development Block Grants.

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Yesterday, Governor Patrick announced the success of public-private partnerships in wind energy in East Otis. He visited the Williams Stone Company in East Otis, which has installed a 600 Watt wind turbine capable of producing enough clean energy to run the whole granite curbing company, and significantly reduces the company’s energy costs.

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Governor Patrick traveled to Winthrop yesterday where, joined by Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senator Anthony Petruccelli, he celebrated the installation of two large wind turbines at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Deer Island wastewater treatment facility.

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Governor Patrick, along with Mayor Menino, Secretary Bump and U.S. Representative Michael Capuano all touted the success of the youth summer jobs that were granted to over 10,000 teens throughout the Commonwealth. The summer jobs are aimed to offer new life experiences and teach important lessons about responsibility.

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In keeping with his Massachusetts plan for economic recovery, Governor Patrick announced he will organize an economic summit this fall, pushing economic recovery in Massachusetts than wait for it to happen.

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The Governor is pleased that the MBTA Board approved a top-to-bottom independent and thorough review of the troubled finances and operations of the T. It is critical that we look out for the best interests of the riders to ensure the safe, efficient management of the authority.

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Moving to help communities impacted by layoffs and high rates of attrition, Governor Deval Patrick today said he will direct $20 million in federal stimulus funds to municipal fire departments across the Commonwealth.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Patrick today released the South Coast Rail Economic Development and Land Use Corridor Plan.

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Massachusetts has helped lead the way with the other New England states to start bidding for the first region-wide passenger rail agenda, a network that would speed up trains, increase service, and open new commuter lines throughout the region - as well as provide high-speed routes linking New England to Quebec with 110 mile-per-hour trains. Citing the region’s need for an economic boost and transportation reform, officials hope to tap the $8 billion set aside for rail projects to jumpstart more efficient transportation methods.

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Governor Patrick called for meaningful CORI reform to enhance employment and economic opportunity for citizens with criminal records.

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Governor Patrick joined in the celebration at the Portuguese Feast Opening Ceremony in New Bedford last night.

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A recent edition of Newsweek highlights the recovery of the American economy, focusing on the shovel-ready stimulus efforts across the country including one in Westport, Mass. that is “one small manifestation of President Barack Obama's ambitious strategy for jump-starting the economy.

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Today’s Boston Globe reports that a number of key economic indicators – including business and consumer confidence levels and home and car sales – are all trending upwards and pointing to an economic recovery.

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In testimony before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary yesterday, Governor Deval Patrick called for meaningful Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) reform that will enhance employment and economic opportunity for citizens with criminal records and provide instant and accurate criminal record information to prospective employers and housing providers.

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Governor Deval Patrick traveled to Provincetown on Friday to meet with local business, tourism and culture and arts representatives. Tourism is the Commonwealth’s third largest industry and the visit gave the Governor a chance to discuss how to promote economic development opportunities within the creative economy.

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Speaking before local community members packed into the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center in Roxbury last night, Governor Patrick addressed a range of issues including transportation, education and the current economic climate.

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Yesterday Governor Patrick launched Communities Count in Worcester, an initiative that will bring more than $12.3 million in state and federal funds to Worcester to acquire, rehabilitate, or demolish foreclosed properties; weatherize homes for low-and moderate-income homeowners; offer job training for at-risk youths; small business and consumer affair assistance; and target resources to end homelessness in the city.

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Yesterday in Lowell, Governor Patrick stated that the Commonwealth is on track to climb out of the recession. Citing his discussions with experts and economists, Governor Patrick said: "we should start coming out of this in the third or fourth quarter this year, but we will not come roaring out of this. It will be gradual and we will come out stronger."

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced yesterday a state-federal partnership to move the Assembly Square Project in Somerville forward.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick on Monday announced a state-federal partnership to move the Assembly Square Project in Somerville forward.

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Governor Patrick unveiled a proposal yesterday 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.

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Moving to fulfill the promise of education reform for all students in Massachusetts, Governor Deval Patrick today announced sweeping legislation to improve public schools and close achievement gaps.

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Today, Governor Patrick, moving to fulfill the promise of education reform for all students in Massachusetts, unveiled sweeping legislation to improve public schools and close achievement gaps.

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As part of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced a First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Program through MassHousing.

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At the State House, Tuesday afternoon, Governor Patrick made an economic recovery announcement relative to housing.

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In keeping with his commitment to civic engagement, Governor Patrick will participate in the Nexus Alliance Forum at Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries Headquarters in Boston.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Patrick traveled to Lenox yesterday to announce a Public Works Economic Development (PWED) grant worth $950,000 for the Lenox Village Downtown Revitalization Project.

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In recent weeks, Governor Patrick has signed into law three major reform bills including transportation reform, ethics reform and pension reform, while working to close a $9 billion budget gap over two fiscal years.

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In anticipation of June state revenues coming in lower than projected, the Patrick Administration is working to address the shortfall.

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Today, Governor Patrick is participating in his second New England Ethnic Newswire Newsmaker Series roundtable discussion at the State House.

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Last Monday, Governor Patrick signed into law a responsible, balanced, and on-time budget for the new fiscal year. A number of other states do not have FY10 budgets as they continue to grapple with deficits and spending decisions.

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Amid the worst global economic decline since the Great Depression, Governor Patrick signed into law a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2010 before July 1st that preserves the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to education and health care, and makes targeted investments in workforce training, life sciences and other key areas that will strengthen the Commonwealth’s economic foundation as it emerges from the downturn.

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Governor Patrick signed comprehensive ethics, lobbying and campaign finance reform legislation yesterday, delivering on his promise to bring real reform to Beacon Hill. The ethics law follows landmark changes to the state’s pension and transportation systems, and includes a strong ban on gifts to public officials, increases penalties for civil and criminal violations of ethics laws and expands the investigative and enforcement powers of a number of state authorities. Governor Patrick today announced that Arthur Bernard – currently a Senior Advisor to the Governor – has been appointed Chief Chief of Staff in the Governor’s office. Bernard will replace Doug Rubin who is leaving state government to join the Governor’s re-election campaign.

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Today, Governor Patrick signed a sweeping ethics, lobbying and campaign finance reform law that institutes a strong ban on gifts to public officials, increases penalties for civil and criminal violations of ethics laws and expands the investigative and enforcement powers of a number of state authorities.

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Governor Patrick yesterday signed into law a $27.046 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2010 that makes difficult cuts but at the same time preserves the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to education, health care, and other targeted areas to strengthen the Commonwealth’s economic foundations as it emerges from the downturn.

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Last Friday, Governor Patrick signed a historic transportation reform bill that abolishes the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, radically simplifies state transportation bureaucracy, ends the “23 and out” MBTA pension perk and delivers significant cost savings to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

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Yesterday, Governor Patrick said that he intends to sign overhauls of the state ethics laws and transportation system, claiming two more victories in his bid to remake Massachusetts government.

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Governor Deval Patrick today unveiled the state’s “Strategic Plan to Make Massachusetts a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.”

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Governor Deval Patrick today unveiled the state’s “Strategic Plan to Make Massachusetts a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.”

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Yesterday, the Connector Authority took steps to control health care spending while ensuring that all Massachusetts residents have access to affordable health care coverage.

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Last week, Governor Patrick announced a new collaboration with MIT, UMASS, BU, EMC & Cisco Systems that will lead to the development of a world-class, high-performance computing center in Holyoke, and a statewide collaborative research program.

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Governor Patrick will host a town hall meeting at the Arlington Town Hall. The meeting will give residents a chance to talk directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about.

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Governor Patrick yesterday announced the nomination of Margaret R. Guzman to the Dudley District Court, Leilah A. Keamy to the Worcester Probate and Family Court, and Angel Kelley Brown to the Brockton District Court.

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Governor Patrick continues to review the transportation reform bill that came out of a legislative conference committee yesterday.

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

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Governor Deval Patrick today met with members of the Citizen Task Force, a group convened following the administration’s online community forum to bring the public’s ideas and insights directly to the Governor.

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This afternoon Governor Patrick, joined by Senate President Murray and House Speaker DeLeo, signed pension reform legislation that will close loopholes and eliminate abuses, helping to restore public confidence in government and reduce long-term costs to the state’s retirement system.

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Governor Patrick and his family joined thousands to march in Boston’s annual Pride Parade, showing their strong support for the gay community.

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“The potential for breakthrough technologies and research is enormous, and both the center and this collaboration will undoubtedly serve to lift up the City of Holyoke and regional economies throughout Western Massachusetts."

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In keeping with his commitment to fostering economic innovation, Governor Patrick yesterday launched the MassChallenge Venture Funds Competition, an effort aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and start up companies, creating jobs and strengthening the state’s innovation economy.

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Today Governor Patrick joined Senate President Murray, Speaker DeLeo and legislators to announce that a compromise has been reached on pension legislation.

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Read an Op-Ed by Governor Patrick that appeared in today’s Boston Globe

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Governor Patrick remains committed to restoring public trust in government by achieving real ethics, pension and transportation reform, and has pledged to veto new revenue measures if reforms are not approved.

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Last night in Randolph, Governor Patrick held a town hall meeting. The meeting gave residents a chance to talk directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, including the economy, the state’s budget challenges, and the Governor’s efforts to push for reforms on Beacon Hill.

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This morning, Governor Patrick delivered the commencement address at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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The Governor is committed to strengthening the state’s regional transportation networks and wants to ensure Massachusetts benefits from the Obama Administration's commitment to high-speed rail.

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Today, the Governor, Senate President and House Speaker issued the following statement: “The news of yesterday’s indictments and the nature of the charges are deeply disturbing.

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On Monday, Governor Patrick appeared with Lieutenant Governor Murray, Congressman McGovern, and Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder and chief executive of Westborough-based Boston-Power, to announce that Boston-Power plans to renovate an old 455,000-square-foot Filene’s Basement distribution facility into a manufacturing plant to make state-of-the-art automobile batteries.

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Today, the Patrick Administration is launching its civilian flagger program for the new construction season.

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Continuing the Conversation – Yesterday Governor Patrick launched an online community forum, inviting citizens to continue the conversation started during the administration’s series of statewide community forums about the choices and priorities facing the Commonwealth in the current economic climate.

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Yesterday Governor Patrick joined Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner at Project Hope in Roxbury to announce that 32 organizations country will share $1.5 billion in new tax credits aimed at creating jobs in low-income communities.

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In keeping with his commitment to encourage civic engagement and to be the governor of the whole state, Governor Patrick kicked off the first of his statewide summer town hall meetings in Dennis last night.

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Governor Patrick and DCR Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr. commemorated the reopening of the 13.5-mile road to the top of the state's highest peak, Mt. Greylock.

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Governor Patrick reiterated his pledge to veto the sales tax if meaningful transportation, pension and ethic reform bills are not passed before the budget reaches his desk.

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Governor Patrick will deliver the commencement address at North Shore Community College this evening, and then travel to Marblehead to host a Community Forum on Choices and Priorities.

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Governor Patrick joined President Barack Obama at the White House as the President announced a new national fuel efficiency and auto emissions standards program.

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Read Governor Patrick's statement on the President Obama's new automobile fuel standards.

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Governor Patrick joined President Obama at the White House to announce new fuel standards for automobiles.

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Yesterday, Governor Patrick hosted a community forum in Franklin where he led a discussion about “Choices and Priorities.” Between now and the end of May, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and senior officials from the administration will host forums with local residents in 36 cities and towns on the choices facing the Commonwealth in the current economic climate.

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Today’s Adrian Walker column in the Boston Globe focused on the Governor as he works to change the status quo and deliver real pension, ethics and transportation reform.

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This morning, Governor Patrick appeared on Fox 25’s morning show and talked about the importance of achieving real reform before approving revenue proposals, safety at the T, pension reform, and ethics reform.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Governor Patrick yesterday announced the Department of Energy’s intent to award Massachusetts $25 million in federal recovery funds to accelerate development of the state’s Wind Technology Testing Center and create hundreds of new jobs in the area.

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Governor Patrick joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu in Charlestown to announce the Department of Energy’s intent to award Massachusetts $25 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate development of the state’s Wind Technology Testing Center and create hundreds of new jobs in the area.

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Today in Braintree, Governor Patrick will host a community forum on choices and priorities facing Massachusetts in the current economic climate. The Braintree forum starts at 5:30 and will take place at the Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington Street.

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Governor launches a series of community forums and makes a strong commitment to strengthen public safety.

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The Patrick administration will use $412 million in federal recovery funds to hold Chapter 70 harmless – so that no community sees a reduction in their education funding.

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Continuing Governor Patrick’s efforts to reduce gun violence and strengthen public safety, Public Safety Secretary Kevin M. Burke today announced that the Patrick-Murray Administration has filed a bill to give police and prosecutors more tools to tackle illegal gun use and make the Commonwealth a safer place to live, work, and raise families.

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Governor Patrick is pushing a comprehensive reform agenda, working to bring meaningful change to the state’s transportation network and pension and ethnic rules in order to rein in costs and help restore public trust in government.

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Earlier today, Governor Patrick joined Mayor Menino and Transportation Secretary Aloisi at Dudley Station in Roxbury to announce more than $100 million to improve bus service along New England’s busiest bus corridor and in neighborhoods currently unserved by rapid transit.

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Read a summary of Governor Patrick's reform agenda, including transportation, pension and ethics reform.

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Learn more about Governor Patrick's reform agenda.

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With the news that state revenues are continuing to collapse, falling short by at least an additional $300 million in April, Governor Patrick is planning to refile his budget proposal for next fiscal year to reflect the toll the economy has taken since his initial budget request in January.

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Today, Governor Patrick travels to Cape Cod to make a local economic recovery announcement relative to unemployment services and meet with local tourism industry leaders.

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Governor Patrick and state public health officials today announced the first confirmed cases of swine influenza in Massachusetts. The patients, two school-age residents of Middlesex County, are considered to have a mild case of the disease and are expected to make a complete recovery.

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Last night, House Lawmakers approved a state sales tax increase of 25 percent to $6.25. Governor Patrick will not accept the increase in the sales tax and has vowed to veto it if it reaches his desk. 'I am unwilling to wait any longer to change the way we do business in state government,' said Governor Patrick. 'In fact, I am unwilling to ask you to support revenue increases without real reforms.'

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We owe it to the people of Massachusetts to use this opportunity to change the way we approach problems, and to work together on a comprehensive solution that provides the revenue we need, while delivering real reforms and real change in the way we do the people’s business. Without this, Governor Patrick told legislators today he will veto a proposed increase in the sales tax. Please contact our office if you have trouble viewing this document.

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Saturday, April 25, was Park Serve Day – an annual event to encourage residents to take up stewardship of the Commonwealth’s 450,000 acres of state parks and beaches.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Patrick yesterday awarded four Community Development Action Grants (CDAG) totaling $3.56 million to Lawrence, Fitchburg, Hopkinton, and Lowell.

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This afternoon, Governor Patrick will travel to Lawrence to announce Community Development Action Grants (CDAG) for Lawrence, Fitchburg, Hopkinton, and Lowell.

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Governor Patrick joined Senate President Therese Murray and members of House leadership this afternoon to celebrate the launch of the Green Communities Program.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Patrick joined U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and MA Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Suzanne Bump to announce $54.2 million in federal stimulus money to the Massachusetts unemployment insurance fund, helping to prevent an increase in the taxes employers pay to cover benefits for the jobless.

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The Governor travels to Greenfield later today to make a transportation announcement with Congressman John Olver.

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Governor Patrick remains focused on economic recovery and his reform agenda, including pension reform, ethics reform and comprehensive transportation reform. Today, the Governor spoke to the New Bedford and Fall River Area Chambers of Commerce.

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This afternoon, Governor Patrick joined officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in New Bedford to announce Massachusetts will receive $25 to $35 million in federal recovery funds to speed the cleanup of New Bedford Harbor – one of the state’s largest Superfund sites – and to assist with cleanup activities at two other Massachusetts sites.

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This afternoon the Governor will make an announcement to solve another budget gap for Fiscal Year 2009.

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Governor Patrick will attend a legislative leadership meeting this afternoon to discuss pending legislation for transportation reform, ethics reform and pension reform.

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Check out the updated Massachusetts Recovery website launched today that provides public information about the Commonwealth’s receipt and distribution of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.

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This morning at Holyoke Vocational High School, Governor Patrick announced that $163 million in additional federal education Title I funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will go to many high-poverty school districts in Massachusetts.

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Governor Patrick spent time listening and talking to folks in Dorchester and Mattapan yesterday.

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Governor Patrick remains focused on economic recovery and his reform agenda, including pension reform, ethics reform and comprehensive transportation reform.

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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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This morning, Governor Patrick testified before the Joint Committee on Public Service in favor of pension reform.

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This morning Governor Patrick offered remarks at a Student Government Day event.

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Governor Patrick appeared on Eagan & Braude on WTKK 96.9 FM at 1:00pm.

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Governor Patrick visited Braintree High School this morning and announced the availability of $300 million in low-cost, fixed-rate loans to help tens of thousands of families send their children to college this fall.

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Governor Deval Patrick announced today that the White House has released funding amounts for Massachusetts communities under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Governor Patrick meets with the Senate President and House Speaker this afternoon for a legislative leadership meeting.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Patrick announced today he will commit more than $30 million over two years in state and federal recovery funds to create an estimated 10,000 summer job opportunities for young people in 60 communities across Massachusetts.

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Read a short statement responding to recent poll numbers.

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Tune into NECN tonight to watch Governor Patrick participate in a live John F. Kennedy Library Forum Town Hall Meeting that will focus on economic recovery.

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At Cambridge Health Alliance this morning, Governor Patrick announced an additional $764 million in federal recovery funds to secure jobs, maintain health care reform and protect key safety net services.

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Continuing his focus on economic recovery Governor Patrick will travel to UMass Boston today to announce $162 million in federal education recovery funds will go to all state and community colleges and the University of Massachusetts system, restoring funding to campus budgets, averting layoffs and program cuts and mitigating student fee hikes.

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In advance of expected debate on pension reform legislation, Governor Deval Patrick yesterday outlined his priorities for closing loopholes, ending abuses and restoring the public’s trust in state and municipal retirement systems.

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This morning, Governor Patrick spoke at the state’s Performance Recognition Awards, recognizing 13 state employee groups and individuals for their outstanding dedicated public service in 2008.

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Learn more about the county sheriffs funding reform, which will save Mass up to $10 million and increase oversight.

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Governor Patrick continues to focus on economic recovery, after announcing the Massachusetts Recovery Plan this week to provide immediate relief and long term solutions for our people and our economy.

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Governor Patrick continues to focus on economic recovery, after announcing the Massachusetts Recovery Plan this week to provide immediate relief and long term solutions for our people and our economy.

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Governor Patrick is moderating a Regional White House Forum on Health Reform in Burlington, Vermont today.

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Read a one-page summary of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan.

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Governor Patrick joined Congressman Barney Frank, state legislators, Mayor Scott Lang and CHAPA officials in New Bedford this morning to unveil a first-in-the-nation statewide clearinghouse program aimed at taking back foreclosed properties throughout the state.

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To promote innovation in public education and in line with the call from President Obama to creatively address access and achievement gaps in schools, Governor Patrick has called for the creation of Readiness Schools to serve as autonomous, in-district, charter-like schools.

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Governor Patrick will be Tufts University’s Commencement speaker for the Class of 2009.

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President Barack Obama today praised Massachusetts for its commitment to high education standards: 'The solution to low test scores is not lower standards – it’s tougher, clearer standards. Standards like those in Massachusetts, where 8th graders are now tying for first – first – in the world in science.'

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Governor Patrick announced Friday that the federal government has given Massachusetts the authority to spend $437.9 million on transportation projects through federal highway funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Governor Patrick met with local residents to discuss his Transportation and Economic Security Plan in Lowell.

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This morning, Governor Patrick met with local residents to discuss his Transportation and Economic Security Plan in Salem.

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Governor Patrick met with local residents in Worcester to discuss his Transportation and Economic Security Plan at the Worcester Public Library.

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This morning, Governor Patrick offers testimony on the FY 2010 budget before the House and Senate Ways & Means Committee.

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Due to today’s winter storm, Governor Patrick asked non-essential state employees to report to work at noon to allow time for plows to clear the roadways and ensure for a safe commute.

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Governor Patrick joins wildlife experts for a black bear population survey in Whately.

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Governor Patrick swore in Richard M. Freeland as Commissioner of Higher Education at Framingham State College this morning.

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Governor Patrick returned to Boston from the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

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As President Obama prepares to give his first address to a joint session of Congress this evening, Governor Patrick joined the hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” at the White House to discuss what Americans will hear from the President.

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Governor Patrick is in Washington, D.C. for the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.

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Governor announces comprehensive reform to radically simplify state's transportation system.

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Governor Patrick announced his vision for a comprehensive reform plan to radically simplify the Commonwealth’s transportation system while addressing serious fiscal challenges stemming from decades of neglect and inaction, and a failed bureaucracy under the “Big Dig” culture.

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Governor Patrick and Congressman Jim McGovern talk with workers and executives at eClinicalWorks in Westborough.

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Governor Patrick spoke about the new federal stimulus law at the Boston Chamber of Commerce this morning.

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Governor Patrick traveled to Western Massachusetts on Friday to show his support for Commonwealth Corps volunteers, speak to area business leaders at the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and swear in Mark Mason as an Associate Justice of the Springfield District Court.

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Governor Patrick travels to Western Massachusetts today, visiting the Peck Middle School in Holyoke to meet with college student volunteers from Commonwealth Corps.

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Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray took part in White Ribbon Day events this morning to mark an international effort to help end domestic violence.

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As movement continues in Congress on the federal economic recovery plan, which could bring billions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects and other programs, Governor Patrick today announced Jeffrey A. Simon will lead the Administration’s economic recovery infrastructure program.

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Anticipating the receipt of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects, Governor Deval Patrick announced today that he has selected senior real estate professional Jeffrey A. Simon to lead the Administration’s economic recovery infrastructure program.

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Continuing his focus on jobs and the economy, Governor Patrick will offer remarks at the Mass Entrepreneurship 2009 event today in the State House.

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Read statements by Governor Patrick on transportation reform and the gas tax.

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Governor Patrick met with numerous labor leaders this morning, continuing his push for critical funding for Massachusetts in the federal stimulus package the Senate is scheduled to vote on tomorrow.

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Governor Patrick meets with John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts today in Redwood City, California on the final leg of his West Coast trip. He returns to Boston this evening.

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Governor Patrick is in Silicon Valley today, meeting with Jonathan Schwartz, President & CEO of Sun Microsystems, Joseph Tucci, President & CEO of EMC Corporation and John Chambers, Chairman & CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Governor Patrick has a full day in Silicon Valley, meeting with executives from Tesla Motors and participating in a roundtable discussion with Life Sciences companies.

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Governor Patrick meets with Ray Ozzie, Chief Software Architect for Microsoft, kicking off his trip to the West Coast to meet with executives from Information Technology, Life Sciences, Clean Energy and other key industries, continuing his focus on job retention and growing the Massachusetts economy.

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Governor Patrick toured the Cambridge Innovation Center on Friday leading up to his West Coast trip this week.

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With the worst economic crisis in generations serving as a backdrop, Governor Patrick filed his Emergency Recovery Plan yesterday.

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On January 28, 2009, amid a deep national recession and unprecedented fiscal crisis, Governor Deval Patrick today submitted his Fiscal Year 2010 budget proposal and an emergency plan for closing a $1.1 billion budget gap in the current fiscal year.

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Governor Patrick today outlined his Emergency Recovery Plan to address a $6 billion budget gap for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 through reforms, efficiencies, a responsible draw on reserves and budget cuts.

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On Sunday, Governor Patrick issued the following statement on Speaker DiMasi’s resignation: "I am losing a valued partner and a good friend in the Legislature.

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Governor Patrick spoke to city and town officials from across Massachusetts this morning at the Massachusetts Municipal Association, laying out portions of his Emergency Recovery Plan to help address the state’s serious economic downturn.

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Despite the immense financial challenges facing the Commonwealth, Governor Patrick reaffirmed his commitment to cities and towns in a speech to a gathering of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, announcing that he will protect education funding from cuts and will limit reductions in state aid to cities and towns this year and next.

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Governor Patrick continues to focus on the state economy and the budget, meeting with staff to address an estimated additional $1.1 billion budget gap.

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Governor Patrick and family volunteers as part of the National Day of Service and attends inaugural events

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Read more about Governor Patrick's 2009 State of the Commonwealth address.

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Governor Patrick will deliver the State of the Commonwealth Address tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the House Chambers at the State House in Boston.

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Governor Deval Patrick delivered his 2009 State of the Commonwealth address. The governor thanked his Legislative partners for enacting so much of his ambitious agenda last session, and acknowledged the challenges of the nationwide recession, while promising that it will not stop our agenda for change, nor diminish our faith in each other.

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Governor Patrick yesterday set a goal for developing 2,000 megawatts of wind power capacity – enough to power 800,000 Massachusetts homes – by 2020.

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Governor Patrick attends Mayor Thomas Menino’s State of the City Address this evening at Faneuil Hall.

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The chat be accessed by visiting: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/specials/chat_page/

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Governor Patrick will meet with health insurance executives today

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Governor Patrick will join state and local officials today in Springfield to sign legislation to help revitalize the City, which is now on the right path to self-governing and financial stability.

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Governor Patrick joined President-elect Barack Obama this morning in Washington, D.C., as Obama laid out his federal economic recovery plan.

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At the start of the new legislative session, Governor Patrick swore in the members of the state Senate and House of Representatives today.

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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.

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On Thursday, December 18, 2008, with winter storm advisories in effect and a weather event expected, Governor Deval Patrick traveled to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to provide updates on the state's storm preparation and planning process.