http://www.mass.gov/governor A weekly podcast from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/rss/GovernorsPodcast.xml en-us 2007 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tue, 28 October 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Tue, 28 October 2008 12:00:00 -0500 720 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/images/gov_rss_144x144.jpg http://www.mass.gov/governor 144 144 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick A podcast from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Tune in to learn what's on the Governor's mind. Hear directly from him about issues of the day and the work of his administration. state government, massachusetts, politics clean no Governor Deval Patrick Governor Deval Patrick Mass.Gov@state.ma.us http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-10-22_latino.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick offered remarks at the 2008 Latino Convention, which was organized by Oίste (translated: Have you heard?), the first and only statewide Latino civic education organization in Massachusetts. Wed, 22 October 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick offered remarks at the 2008 Latino Convention, which was organized by Oίste (translated: Have you heard?), the first and only statewide Latino civic education organization in Massachusetts. no 05:08 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-10-22_latino.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-10-15_budget.mp3 Faced with an estimated budget deficit of $1.4 billion, Governor Deval Patrick started implementing a fiscal action plan to close the gap that includes more than $1 billion in immediate cuts and spending controls across state government, identifying additional revenues and a responsible draw on reserves. Wed, 15 September 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Faced with an estimated budget deficit of $1.4 billion, Governor Deval Patrick started implementing a fiscal action plan to close the gap that includes more than $1 billion in immediate cuts and spending controls across state government, identifying additional revenues and a responsible draw on reserves. no 10:56 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-10-15_budget.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-09-12_yc_council.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick swore in the inaugural members of the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council. The Council, established by executive order in April, encourages young people to become involved in their communities and to participate in tackling some of the state’s biggest challenges. Tues, 16 September 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick swore in the inaugural members of the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council. The Council, established by executive order in April, encourages young people to become involved in their communities and to participate in tackling some of the state’s biggest challenges. no 01:25 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-09-12_yc_council.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-10-02_housing.mp3 Responding to a softening local economy, Governor Deval Patrick announced he will cut spending and implement a series of cost-savings reforms, as part of a five-point Fiscal Action Plan, to address fiscal challenges confronting the Commonwealth. Thur, 02 October 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Responding to a softening local economy, Governor Deval Patrick announced he will cut spending and implement a series of cost-savings reforms, as part of a five-point Fiscal Action Plan, to address fiscal challenges confronting the Commonwealth. no 04:34 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-10-02_housing.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/podcasts/2008-09-30_waiver.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick announced the federal government will renew the Commonwealth’s health care reform waiver, enabling the state to continue to expand access to affordable, quality care through its historic reform law. The three-year, $21.2 billion agreement represents a strong commitment to the principles of health care reform by allowing the state to meet all of its health care obligations for the current fiscal year. Tues, 30 September 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick announced the federal government will renew the Commonwealth’s health care reform waiver, enabling the state to continue to expand access to affordable, quality care through its historic reform law. The three-year, $21.2 billion agreement represents a strong commitment to the principles of health care reform by allowing the state to meet all of its health care obligations for the current fiscal year. no 01:26 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-09-30_waiver.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-08-06_grbarrington.mp3 This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick responds to some input given abou the new Statewide Youth Council. Tues, 16 September 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick responds to some input given abou the new Statewide Youth Council. no 18:58 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-08-06_grbarrington.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-21_milton_health.mp3 This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what health care challenges confront families. Tues, 02 September 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what health care challenges confront families. no 2:48 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-21_milton_health.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-21_milton_early_ed.mp3 This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what his plans are for early education in the commonwealth. Wed, 06 August 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what what his plans are for early education in the commonwealth. no 3:56 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-21_milton_early_ed.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-16-amesbury_new_energy.mp3 This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what the state is doing to secure clean energy in the future. Wed, 06 August 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what the state is doing to secure clean energy in the future. no 4:38 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-16-amesbury_new_energy.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-08-05_leg_end.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick talked about the achievements of the just finished legislative session at a press conference in the State House. Wed, 06 August 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick talked about the achievements of the just finished legislative session at a press conference in the State House. no 6:36 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-08-05_leg_end.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-31_1913.mp3 On July 31, 2008, Governor Patrick signed a bill repealing a 95-year-old statute that prevented out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying in Massachusetts, as well as a MassHeath equality bill which grants married same-sex couples in Massachusetts equal access to Medicaid benefits. Wed, 06 August 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On July 31, 2008, Governor Patrick signed a bill repealing a 95-year-old statute that prevented out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying in Massachusetts, as well as a MassHeath equality bill which grants married same-sex couples in Massachusetts equal access to Medicaid benefits. no 6:56 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-31_1913.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-08_salem.mp3 On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to Armory Park in Salem for the first stop in his summer Town Hall Meeting Tour, a five-week tour of 11 town hall-style meetings across the Commonwealth. During the meeting, which was open to the public, residents talked directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, such as education reform, health care and the economy. Learn more about the Town Hall Tour and find the one near you at www.mass.gov/governor/townhall. Fri, 18 July 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to Armory Park in Salem for the first stop in his summer Town Hall Meeting Tour, a five-week tour of 11 town hall-style meetings across the Commonwealth. During the meeting, which was open to the public, residents talked directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, such as education reform, health care and the economy. Learn more about the Town Hall Tour and find the one near you at www.mass.gov/governor/townhall. no 18:10 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-08_salem.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-13_budget.mp3 On July 13, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a $28.1 billion FY 2009 state budget -- which includes $122.5 million in vetoes - as a part of a five-point plan aimed at ensuring long-term fiscal stability during a time of national economic uncertainty. In addition to vetoed spending in the FY 2009 Budget, the Governor is filing a companion budget package that includes expansion of emergency 9C powers to prepare for a potential decline in state tax revenues and increasing stresses in some areas of the budget as well as a number of targeted amendments to health care reform law to place this national model on more sound financial footing. Wed, 16 July 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On July 13, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a $28.1 billion FY 2009 state budget -- which includes $122.5 million in vetoes - as a part of a five-point plan aimed at ensuring long-term fiscal stability during a time of national economic uncertainty. In addition to vetoed spending in the FY 2009 Budget, the Governor is filing a companion budget package that includes expansion of emergency 9C powers to prepare for a potential decline in state tax revenues and increasing stresses in some areas of the budget as well as a number of targeted amendments to health care reform law to place this national model on more sound financial footing. no 4:54 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-13_budget.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-02_energy.mp3 On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick traveled to the Museum of Science in Boston to sign the Green Communities Act. The act is a comprehensive energy reform bill that resulted from close collaboration with House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray. The bill, which sets a new national standard in energy policy, was filed by Speaker DiMasi in 2007. Mon, 7 July 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick traveled to the Museum of Science in Boston to sign the Green Communities Act. The act is a comprehensive energy reform bill that resulted from close collaboration with House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray. The bill, which sets a new national standard in energy policy, was filed by Speaker DiMasi in 2007. no 7:21 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-07-02_energy.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008_07_01_dhcd3.mp3 On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick announced the details of a unique state-sponsored, low-interest loan fund for developers to buy abandoned and at-risk properties, and get them quickly reoccupied with new homeowners or renters. The fund, consisting of $17 million from private lenders and another $3 million from private non-profit foundations, is part of the Patrick Administration's comprehensive response to the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts. Mon, 7 July 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick announced the details of a unique state-sponsored, low-interest loan fund for developers to buy abandoned and at-risk properties, and get them quickly reoccupied with new homeowners or renters. The fund, consisting of $17 million from private lenders and another $3 million from private non-profit foundations, is part of the Patrick Administration's comprehensive response to the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts. no 3:24 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008_07_01_dhcd3.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-25_ready3.mp3 On June 25, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick unveiled the final portions of his Education Action Agenda – the state’s blueprint to move Massachusetts through its next phase in education reform by 2020 – focused on improving access to higher education for all Massachusetts residents, and unleashing innovation to spur long-term system change in the state’s public education system. The announcement, made at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, preceded the historic first-ever joint meeting of the state’s newly formed education boards: the Board of Early Education and Care, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Higher Education and the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Fri, 27 June 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On June 25, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick unveiled the final portions of his Education Action Agenda – the state’s blueprint to move Massachusetts through its next phase in education reform by 2020 – focused on improving access to higher education for all Massachusetts residents, and unleashing innovation to spur long-term system change in the state’s public education system. The announcement, made at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, preceded the historic first-ever joint meeting of the state’s newly formed education boards: the Board of Early Education and Care, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Higher Education and the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. no 18:34 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-25_ready3.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-16_life.mp3 On Monday, June 16th, 2008 Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker of the House Salvatore F. DiMasi, culminating a year-long legislative effort by signing pioneering legislation at the Joslin Diabetes Center as he unveiled for the first time the comprehensive, innovative Massachusetts Life Sciences Law. The legislation, a 10-year, $1-billion investment in the industry, will secure and expand Massachusetts’ life science supercluster. “With this initiative we take our rightful place as a global leader in the life sciences,” said Governor Patrick. Wed, 18 June 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Monday, June 16th, 2008 Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker of the House Salvatore F. DiMasi, culminating a year-long legislative effort by signing pioneering legislation at the Joslin Diabetes Center as he unveiled for the first time the comprehensive, innovative Massachusetts Life Sciences Law. The legislation, a 10-year, $1-billion investment in the industry, will secure and expand Massachusetts’ life science supercluster. “With this initiative we take our rightful place as a global leader in the life sciences,” said Governor Patrick. no 5:24 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-16_life.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-12_buses.mp3 On Thursday, June 12, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to the Julia F. Callahan Elementary School in Lynn to announce the start of the MassCleanDiesel: Clean Air for Kids program. The first statewide program of its kind in the nation, MassCleanDiesel will retrofit virtually all diesel-powered school buses in the state with pollution-reduction equipment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and thereby improving air quality and public health across Massachusetts communities Fri, 20 June 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Thursday, June 12, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to the Julia F. Callahan Elementary School in Lynn to announce the start of the MassCleanDiesel: Clean Air for Kids program. The first statewide program of its kind in the nation, MassCleanDiesel will retrofit virtually all diesel-powered school buses in the state with pollution-reduction equipment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and thereby improving air quality and public health across Massachusetts communities no 8:17 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-12_buses.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-09_fish.mp3 On Monday, June 9, 2008, Governor Patrick joined state and regional officials and local fishermen to announce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved the state’s plan to distribute $13.4 million in federal disaster relief to the Commonwealth’s struggling commercial groundfish fleet – delivering aid to fishermen harmed by federal restrictions on groundfish harvesting by the end of August. In the following recording are Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Senator John Kerry. Mon, 09 June 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Monday, June 9, 2008, Governor Patrick joined state and regional officials and local fishermen to announce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved the state’s plan to distribute $13.4 million in federal disaster relief to the Commonwealth’s struggling commercial groundfish fleet – delivering aid to fishermen harmed by federal restrictions on groundfish harvesting by the end of August. In the following recording are Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Senator John Kerry. no 11:39 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-06-09_fish.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-29_housing.mp3 On Thursday, May 29, 2008, Governor Patrick signed into law a $1.275 billion bond authorization – the state’s largest investment ever in housing and community development projects throughout the Commonwealth. The speakers in this podcast, in chronological order, are Governor Deval Patrick, Chairman Kevin Honan, Mayor Thomas Menino, and Senator Steven A. Tolman. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Thursday, May 29, 2008, Governor Patrick signed into law a $1.275 billion bond authorization – the state’s largest investment ever in housing and community development projects throughout the Commonwealth. The speakers in this podcast, in chronological order, are Governor Deval Patrick, Chairman Kevin Honan, Mayor Thomas Menino, and Senator Steven A. Tolman. no 12:48 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-29_housing.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-28_ocean_bill.mp3 On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to the New England Aquarium to sign the Oceans Act of 2008, which will require Massachusetts to develop a first-in-the-nation comprehensive plan to manage development in its state waters, balancing natural resource preservation with traditional and new uses, including renewable energy. The speakers in this podcast, in chronological order, are Governor Deval Patrick, Speaker Sal DiMasi, and Senator Robert A. O'Leary. Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to the New England Aquarium to sign the Oceans Act of 2008, which will require Massachusetts to develop a first-in-the-nation comprehensive plan to manage development in its state waters, balancing natural resource preservation with traditional and new uses, including renewable energy. The speakers in this podcast, in chronological order, are Governor Deval Patrick, Speaker Sal DiMasi, and Senator Robert A. O'Leary. no 09:27 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-28_ocean_bill.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-13_s_jobs.mp3 On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick today highlighted the administration’s funding of more than $5.6 million for the YouthWorks summer jobs program this year – an increase of $1.2 million from last year – as part of a comprehensive approach that coordinates education, employment and support services to increase opportunity and development for young people throughout Massachusetts. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick today highlighted the administration’s funding of more than $5.6 million for the YouthWorks summer jobs program this year – an increase of $1.2 million from last year – as part of a comprehensive approach that coordinates education, employment and support services to increase opportunity and development for young people throughout Massachusetts. no 06:07 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-13_s_jobs.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-01_gb.mp3 On Thursday, May 1, 2008, Governor Patrick delivered a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce where he presented a comprehensive, ambitious strategy for taking national leadership in clean energy in response to record high energy prices and in recognition of the opportunities for jobs and economic growth in the burgeoning clean energy industry. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Thursday, May 1, 2008, Governor Patrick delivered a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce where he presented a comprehensive, ambitious strategy for taking national leadership in clean energy in response to record high energy prices and in recognition of the opportunities for jobs and economic growth in the burgeoning clean energy industry. no 24:41 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-05-01_gb.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-29_north.mp3 On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Governor Patrick travelled to Northampton City Hall to announce the award of a Workforce Training Fund (WTF) grant to Amherst Woodworking and Supply, Inc. The grant totals $44,000 and will train 44 employees. These grants are part of a total of $18 million in funds that will go to 200 companies to train over 16,000 workers throughout the state, which were announced during the governor's major economic policy address at MIT's Sloan School of Business Management on April 9. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Governor Patrick travelled to Northampton City Hall to announce the award of a Workforce Training Fund (WTF) grant to Amherst Woodworking and Supply, Inc. The grant totals $44,000 and will train 44 employees. These grants are part of a total of $18 million in funds that will go to 200 companies to train over 16,000 workers throughout the state, which were announced during the governor's major economic policy address at MIT's Sloan School of Business Management on April 9. no 07:38 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-29_north.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-22_earth_day.mp3 April 22 - Governor Patrick visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to speak about his administration's clean energy accomplishments and initiatives and to participate in MIT's Earth Day celebration. The Earth Day event is part of the MIT Energy Initiative.. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor April 22 - Governor Patrick visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to speak about his administration's clean energy accomplishments and initiatives and to participate in MIT's Earth Day celebration. The Earth Day event is part of the MIT Energy Initiative. no 38:14 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-22_earth_day.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-16_emd.mp3 On April 16, 2008, Governor Patrick travelled to Billerica to announce the expansion of life sciences company EMD Serono, Inc., and Merck Serono, both affiliates of Merck KGaA of Germany. The company will invest $50 million to expand its Billerica facility, creating at least 100 new jobs. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On April 16, 2008, Governor Patrick travelled to Billerica to announce the expansion of life sciences company EMD Serono, Inc., and Merck Serono, both affiliates of Merck KGaA of Germany. The company will invest $50 million to expand its Billerica facility, creating at least 100 new jobs. no 6:44 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-16_emd.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-07_deer.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick visited the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Deer Island wastewater treatment facility to make two announcements relative to renewable energy in Massachusetts: a second phase of expansion by Marlboro-based Evergreen Solar at its manufacturing facility in Devens, and a year's worth of progress with state agencies adopting renewable energy under the Governor's "Leading By Example" Executive Order. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick visited the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Deer Island wastewater treatment facility to make two announcements relative to renewable energy in Massachusetts: a second phase of expansion by Marlboro-based Evergreen Solar at its manufacturing facility in Devens, and a year's worth of progress with state agencies adopting renewable energy under the Governor's "Leading By Example" Executive Order. no 11:42 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-07_deer.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-03_orgo.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick joined local officials and Organogenesis, Inc. CEO Geoff MacKay to announce that the Massachusetts-based company, which was once planning to move its operations outside of the state, is initiating an expansion of its global headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Canton, MA. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick joined local officials and Organogenesis, Inc. CEO Geoff MacKay to announce that the Massachusetts-based company, which was once planning to move its operations outside of the state, is initiating an expansion of its global headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Canton, MA. no 03:02 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-04-03_orgo.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-31_youth_v.mp3 Governor Patrick joined Lieutenant Governor Murray, Senate President Murray, Speaker DiMasi, Attorney General Coakley, other state and local officials and dozens of area teenagers to kick off Youth Violence Prevention Week at the State House. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick joined Lieutenant Governor Murray, Senate President Murray, Speaker DiMasi, Attorney General Coakley, other state and local officials and dozens of area teenagers to kick off Youth Violence Prevention Week at the State House. no 05:38 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-31_youth_v.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-27_hunger.mp3 Governor Patrick attended the first ever Statewide Hunger Summit. Along with Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, U.S. Congressman James McGovern, and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the governor joined hundreds of concerned individuals to raise awareness of hunger issues in the Commonwealth and the importance of access to nutritious food. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick attended the first ever Statewide Hunger Summit. Along with Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, U.S. Congressman James McGovern, and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the governor joined hundreds of concerned individuals to raise awareness of hunger issues in the Commonwealth and the importance of access to nutritious food. no 14:03 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-27_hunger.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-18_cas_tes.mp3 Governor Patrick testified in support of his destination resort casino proposal, arguing that his plan would help create tens of thousands of new jobs and generate billions of dollars in new revenue for Massachusetts and must be evaluated on the merits. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick testified in support of his destination resort casino proposal, arguing that his plan would help create tens of thousands of new jobs and generate billions of dollars in new revenue for Massachusetts and must be evaluated on the merits. no 15:27 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-18_cas_tes.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-11_edu_sec.mp3 Governor Patrick visited Monument High School in South Boston to announce the selection of Paul Reville as the Commonwealth's new Secretary of Education. Wed, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick visited Monument High School in South Boston to announce the selection of Paul Reville as the Commonwealth's new Secretary of Education. no 14:18 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-11_edu_sec.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-05_rtest.mp3 Governor Patrick testified before the Legislature's Joint Committee on Revenue in support of his "Act Improving Tax Fairness and Business Competitiveness," which seeks to close corporate tax loopholes and lower the corporate tax rate. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick testified before the Legislature's Joint Committee on Revenue in support of his "Act Improving Tax Fairness and Business Competitiveness," which seeks to close corporate tax loopholes and lower the corporate tax rate. no 02:24 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-03-05_rtest.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-26_n_shore.mp3 Governor Patrick spoke at the North Shore Business to Business Expo in Danvers. In his speech, the governor outlined his administration's plan to improve Massachusetts through schools, jobs, and civic engagement. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick spoke at the North Shore Business to Business Expo in Danvers. In his speech, the governor outlined his administration's plan to improve Massachusetts through schools, jobs, and civic engagement. no 23:04 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-26_n_shore.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-14_broadband.mp3 Governor Patrick testified on behalf of House 4311, An Act Establishing and Funding the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick testified on behalf of House 4311, An Act Establishing and Funding the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. no 11:59 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-14_broadband.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-13_lowell.mp3 Governor Patrick travelled to UMass Lowell to announce the award of a $4 million grant to be used for a new Massachusetts Medical Device Development ("M2D2") innovation center. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick travelled to UMass Lowell to announce the award of a $4 million grant to be used for a new Massachusetts Medical Device Development ("M2D2") innovation center. no 09:39 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-13_lowell.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-07_afl_cio.mp3 Governor Patrick met with the Executive Council of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO after their endorsement of his destination resort casino plan. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick met with the Executive Council of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO after their endorsement of his destination resort casino plan. no 4:59 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-02-07_afl_cio.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-01-24_sotc.mp3 On January 24rd, 2008 Governor Patrick delivered his first State of the Commonwealth Addresss in front of a joint session of the Legislature. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On January 24rd, 2008 Governor Patrick delivered his first State of the Commonwealth Addresss in front of a joint session of the Legislature. no 27:04 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-01-24_sotc.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-01-23_fy09.mp3 On January 23rd, 2008 Governor Patrick released his FY09 budget recomendation at a press conference at the State House Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor On January 23rd, 2008 Governor Patrick released his FY09 budget recomendation at a press conference at the State House no 09:26 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-01-23_fy09.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-01-18_state_invite.mp3 Governor Patrick invites citizens across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to listen to the State of the Commonwealth Address which will be delivered on Thursday, January 24th. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick invites citizens across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to listen to the State of the Commonwealth Address which will be delivered on Thursday, January 24th. no 00:57 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2008-01-18_state_invite.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-12-18_casino_testimony.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick testified before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets on behalf of his casino gaming proposal. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick testified before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets on behalf of his casino gaming proposal. no 13:30 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-12-18_casino_testimony.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-12-04_china_podcast.mp3 From Beijing, Governor Patrick talks about the first few days of the Commonwealth China Trade Mission Trip. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor From Beijing, Governor Patrick talks about the first few days of the Commonwealth China Trade Mission Trip. no 6:56 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-12-04_china_podcast.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-20_liheab_pc.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill funding $15 million to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill funding $15 million to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. no 2:28 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-20_liheab_pc.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-13_buffer_bill.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill expanding the protected area around reproductive health facilities in Massachusetts. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill expanding the protected area around reproductive health facilities in Massachusetts. no 5:40 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-13_buffer_bill.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-08_mbv_bio.mp3 Governor Patrick attended the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council's annual Mass Opportunities Biotechnology Investment Conference where leaders in both biotechnology and financial communities gathered to discuss the biotechnology industry. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick attended the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council's annual Mass Opportunities Biotechnology Investment Conference where leaders in both biotechnology and financial communities gathered to discuss the biotechnology industry. no 6:14 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-08_mbv_bio.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-02_muni_vote.mp3 In this week's podcast, Governor Patrick reminds citizens to cast their vote in the local elections on Tuesday, November 6th. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor In this week's podcast, Governor Patrick reminds citizens to cast their vote in the local elections on Tuesday, November 6th. no 2:00 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-11-02_muni_vote.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-25_anti_crime.mp3 Governor Patrick joined state and city officials to discuss strategies for preventing crime in the Bay State at the monthly Anti-Crime Council meeting. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick joined state and city officials to discuss strategies for preventing crime in the Bay State at the monthly Anti-Crime Council meeting. no 8:12 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-25_anti_crime.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-18_lawrence.mp3 overnor Patrick joined state and local officials, non-profit leaders, mortgage lenders and city homeowners, to unveil his comprehensive foreclosure prevention plan. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick joined state and local officials, non-profit leaders, mortgage lenders and city homeowners, to unveil his comprehensive foreclosure prevention plan. no 6:23 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-18_lawrence.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-11_education_roundtable.mp3 Governor Patrick hosted a town hall forum in Quincy to discuss the challenges and solutions facing education in the commonwealth. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick hosted a town hall forum in Quincy to discuss the challenges and solutions facing education in the commonwealth. no 9:43 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-11_education_roundtable.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-01_domestic_violence.mp3 Governor Patrick announced a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence in Massachusetts, while highlighting more than $5 million in federal and state funding for prevention programs. Wed, 3 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick announced a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence in Massachusetts, while highlighting more than $5 million in federal and state funding for prevention programs. no 7:12 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-10-01_domestic_violence.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-09-25_aborn_visit.mp3 Governor Patrick visits the Aborn Elementary School in Lynn to commend students for leading the nation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick visits the Aborn Elementary School in Lynn to commend students for leading the nation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. no 2:51 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-09-25_aborn_visit.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-09-17_casino_announcement.mp3 Governor Deval Patrick announces his plan to authorize the opening of three resort casinos throughout the Commonwealth. Thur, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Deval Patrick announces his plan to authorize the opening of three resort casinos throughout the Commonwealth. no 8:33 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-09-17_casino_announcement.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-09-11_911_memorial.mp3 Governor Patrick presided over a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and honoring those lost on that day. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick presided over a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and honoring those lost on that day. no 3:18 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-09-11_911_memorial.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-29_broadband.mp3 Broadband Incentive Fund focused on expediting broadband deployment in Western Massachusetts and other underserved areas of the Commonwealth in order to spur economic development. Wed 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Broadband Incentive Fund focused on expediting broadband deployment in Western Massachusetts and other underserved areas of the Commonwealth in order to spur economic development. no 5:30 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-29_broadband.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-24_woods_hole.mp3 Highlights from the announcment of a new ocean observatory and the impact it will have on our environmental understanding and economy. Fri 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Highlights from the announcment of a new ocean observatory and the impact it will have on our environmental understanding and economy. no 6:28 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-24_woods_hole.mp3 http://mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-17_lt_gov_pres_adv.mp3 Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray talks about some exciting changes to a program called Prescription Advantage, part of the Patrick-Murray administration’s ongoing work to bring quality, affordable health care to everyone in the Commonwealth. Fri 17 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray talks about some exciting changes to a program called Prescription Advantage, part of the Patrick-Murray administration’s ongoing work to bring quality, affordable health care to everyone in the Commonwealth. no 4:49 http://mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-17_lt_gov_pres_adv.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-06_readiness_project.mp3 Governor Patrick launches the Readiness Project, a ten year strategic plan to secure education and economic strength for individuals, communities and the Commonwealth. Thu 9 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick launches the Readiness Project, a ten year strategic plan to secure education and economic strength for individuals, communities and the Commonwealth. no 4:02 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-06_readiness_project.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-02_id_theft.mp3 Governor Patrick talks about the ID Theft Prevention Bill he signed this week, as well as ways citizens can take action to protect their identities. Fri 3 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick talks about the ID Theft Prevention Bill he signed this week, as well as ways citizens can take action to protect their identities. no 4:24 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-08-02_id_theft.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-25_municipal_signing.mp3 Governor Patrick speaks before signing into law two key pieces of his proposed Municipal Partnership Act to relieve pressure on property taxes. Thu 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks before signing into law two key pieces of his proposed Municipal Partnership Act to relieve pressure on property taxes. no 3:44 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-25_municipal_signing.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-17_mobility_compact.mp3 Governor Patrick speaks before signing of a historic transportation agreement, the Massachusetts Mobility Compact. Thu 19 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks before signing of a historic transportation agreement, the Massachusetts Mobility Compact. no 3:48 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-17_mobility_compact.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-12_fiscal_release.mp3 Governor Patrick speaks before signing House 4141, the budget for Fiscal Year 2008. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks before signing House 4141, the budget for Fiscal Year 2008. no 5:17 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-12_fiscal_release.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-05_volunteer_expo.mp3 Governor Patrick welcomes and encourages you to come to the State House on Wednesday, July 11, to participate in the Governor's Volunteer Expo. Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick welcomes and encourages you to come to the State House on Wednesday, July 11, to participate in the Governor's Volunteer Expo. no 2:51 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-07-05_volunteer_expo.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-29_health_connector.mp3 Governor Patrick highlights the beginning of our "individual mandate," a provision requiring every adult in Massachusetts to have health insurance coverage. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick highlights the beginning of our "individual mandate," a provision requiring every adult in Massachusetts to have health insurance coverage. no 3:54 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-29_health_connector.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-22-muni-day.mp3 Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray, along with learders from Massachusetts cities and towns, spoke to a large crowd at the State House about the Municipal Partnership Act. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray, along with learders from Massachusetts cities and towns, spoke to a large crowd at the State House about the Municipal Partnership Act. no 21:02 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-22-muni-day.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-15_clean_energy_future.mp3 Secretary Ian Bowles discusses steps we're taking to move clean energy initiatives forward in the commonwealth. Fir, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Secretary Ian Bowles discusses steps we're taking to move clean energy initiatives forward in the commonwealth. no 5:18 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-15_clean_energy_future.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-07_Marriage_Equality.mp3 Governor Patrick explains the reasons for his opposition to putting a referendum on same sex marriage on the ballot in 2008. Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick explains the reasons for his opposition to putting a referendum on same sex marriage on the ballot in 2008. no -5:13 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-07_Marriage_Equality.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-01_umass_commencement.mp3 Speaking at the UMass-Boston commencement, Governor Patrick ushered in the next era of education reform in the Commonwealth. Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Speaking at the UMass-Boston commencement, Governor Patrick ushered in the next era of education reform in the Commonwealth. no 25:23 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-06-01_umass_commencement.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-24_redsox_partnership.mp3 Governor Patrick announces a new partnership between the Boston Red Sox and the Commonwealth's Health Connector Authority. Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick announces a new partnership between the Boston Red Sox and the Commonwealth's Health Connector Authority. no 3:12 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-24_redsox_partnership.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-18_commencement.mp3 Governor Patrick speaks at the commencement for Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Massachusetts. Fri,18 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks at the commencement for Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Massachusetts. no 16:49 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-18_commencement.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-08_life_science.mp3 Governor Patrick announces his plan to make Massachusetts the global leader in life sciences, unveiling for the first time ever a comprehensive, collaborative Massachusetts Life Sciences Strategy. Fri,11 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick announces his plan to make Massachusetts the global leader in life sciences, unveiling for the first time ever a comprehensive, collaborative Massachusetts Life Sciences Strategy. no 13:42 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-08_life_science.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-04_Affordable_Housing.mp3 Governor Patrick talks about efforts to promote affordable housing. Fri,4 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick talks about efforts to promote affordable housing. no 05:47 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-05-04_Affordable_Housing.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-04-20_clean_energy.mp3 Governor Patrick talks about his administrations efforts in the realm of clean energy. Fri,20 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick talks about his administrations efforts in the realm of clean energy. no 06:18 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-04-20_clean_energy.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-04-13_100days.mp3 Governor Patrick reflects on his first 100 days in office. Fri,13 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick reflects on his first 100 days in office. no 08:16 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-04-13_100days.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-04-06_Student_Government_Day.mp3 Governor Patrick speaks to an audience of high school students at Student Government Day at the State House. Fri,6 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks to an audience of high school students at Student Government Day at the State House. no 04:30 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-04-06_Student_Government_Day.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-30_Supporting_Job_Creation.mp3 Governor Patrick discusses his administration's efforts to promote job growth in the Commonwealth. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick discusses his administration's efforts to promote job growth in the Commonwealth. no 05:32 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-30_Supporting_Job_Creation.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-23_Health_Care_Connector.mp3 Governor Patrick answers questions raised by emails and phone calls to his office about the transition to affordable healthcare. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick answers questions raised by emails and phone calls to his office about the transition to affordable healthcare. no 06:51 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-23_Health_Care_Connector.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-16_New_Bedford_Raid.mp3 Governor Patrick discusses the recent immigration raid in New Bedford. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick discusses the recent immigration raid in New Bedford. no 07:03 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-16_New_Bedford_Raid.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-09_Health_Insurance_Reform.mp3 Governor Patrick discusses health care in the commonwealth. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick discusses health care in the commonwealth. no 04:48 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-03-09_Health_Insurance_Reform.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-28_budget_address.mp3 Governor Patrick delivers his budget reccomendations live in Melrose. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick delivers his budget reccomendations live in Melrose. no 26:29 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-28_budget_address.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-23_Property_Tax_Relief.mp3 Governor Patrick discusses recent steps to ease the burden of property taxes on the citizens of Massachusetts. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks about his newly filed legislation to establish the Municipal Partnership Act, affirming his commitment to strengthen local communities and ensure increased cooperation and collaboration between state government and cities and towns. no 05:47 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-23_Property_Tax_Relief.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-16_Municipal_Partnership_Act.mp3 Governor Patrick talks about his plans to reorganize government to deliver services in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick speaks about his newly filed legislation to establish the Municipal Partnership Act, affirming his commitment to strengthen local communities and ensure increased cooperation and collaboration between state government and cities and towns. no 04:58 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-16_Municipal_Partnership_Act.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-09_government_reorganization.mp3 Governor Patrick talks about his plans to reorganize government to deliver services in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick talks about his plans to reorganize government to deliver services in a more efficient and cost-effective way. no 05:03 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-09_government_reorganization.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-02_Public_Liaison.mp3 Governor Patrick discusses civic responsibility and announces the new Public Liaison Office. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick discusses civic responsibility and announces the new Public Liaison Office. no 07:27 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-02-02_Public_Liaison.mp3 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-01-26_First_Weeks.mp3 Governor Patrick discusses initiatives and decisions from his eventful first few weeks in office. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.mass.gov/governor Massachusetts Office of the Governor Governor Patrick discusses initiatives and decisions from his eventful first few weeks in office. no 04:57 http://www.mass.gov/Agov3/podcasts/2007-01-26_First_Weeks.mp3