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Rail employees hired thanks to stimulus funds and federal stimulus funds awarded to New England Primate Research Center for vaccine development.

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MassDOT, MBTA and the Mass Bay Commuter Rail company announced the hiring of a diverse group of 15 employees with funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The new jobs support the $9 million Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line project funded through the ARRA stimulus program.

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Stimulus funds for broadband mapping and helping Massachusetts businesses compete for stimulus funds.

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As part of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, the Patrick-Murray Administration awarded $302,000 in grants to four municipalities and five private waste haulers to retrofit 132 diesel waste collection vehicles serving 62 communities across the Commonwealth.

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Governor Patrick has assigned our office the task of overseeing the federal stimulus program here in Massachusetts. Hopefully we will be able to start a dialogue or a discussion about what this program means and how it works.

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Delivering on the themes of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Economic Summit held in October, Governor Deval Patrick announced that the Administration is partnering with the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation (CDFC) to help small, minority- and women-owned businesses and contractors bid on and participate in federal stimulus-funded construction projects.

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Governor Deval Patrick announced that Massachusetts has won approximately $2 million in federal stimulus funding to aid in the development of affordable, reliable broadband Internet services for all communities in the Commonwealth. On Wednesday, the Governor met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke in Washington, D.C. to push for the state’s broadband priorities, noting that expanding access to high-speed Internet will create jobs, support business expansion and help students and businesses compete in a 21st global economy.

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Information on the $10 million for SmartGrid Techonology Development and stimulus rebates for energy efficient home appliances.

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E-updates for "Over 23,000 jobs created or retained by $1.9 billion in federal stimulus investments" and "More stimulus funds for highway investments".

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Governor Deval Patrick announced that American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding has created or retained 23,533 jobs in Massachusetts since the start of the 27-month program in February.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick released a list of 33 priority projects, estimated to cost more than $165.6 million, that the Patrick-Murray Administration is proposing to fund in the second round of highway investment under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The broad range of projects are spread throughout the Commonwealth and achieve Governor Patrick’s goal of creating short and long-term jobs, sustained regional economic growth and stronger communities and transit across Massachusetts.

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This week's E-Update centers on recovery zone bonds for local economic development and recovery funds for housing projects.

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As part of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, the Patrick-Murray Administration awarded $750,266 in grants to 11 communities for projects to conduct watershed non-point source pollution assessment and planning work to address water quality impairments. These grants are funded under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and Section 604b of the U.S. Clean Water Act.

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As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles unveiled plans to create a federal stimulus-funded rebate program that would reward consumers who swap energy inefficient household appliances for super-efficient new ones. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocated $6.2 million to Massachusetts to administer an Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program designed to spur significant household energy savings by taking electricity-guzzling home appliances out of commission and replacing them with qualified ENERGY STAR models.

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The $1.7 million project funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act creates a new route, SL4, that will for the first time provide a direct connection between the Roxbury and South End neighborhoods and South Station, improving connections for residents and visitors to the Financial District, South Boston Waterfront, and Logan Airport.

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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 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 due to the lack of equity available in low-income housing tax credit markets.

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As part of the Patrick-Murray Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced that the state will steer $17.9 million in federal recovery funds to community-based nonprofits throughout the Commonwealth to address the needs of families and individuals who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming so.

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The Massachusetts Recovery and Reinvestment Office (MassRRO) announced today that Massachusetts has filed the first of its quarterly reports to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Recipient reporting under ARRA is one element of the unprecedented level of government transparency ushered in by the Recovery Act.

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Moving to help municipal fire departments impacted by budget cuts that have forced layoffs and vacancies resulting from attrition, Governor Deval Patrick announced he will release $8.1 million in federal stimulus funds to 13 municipal fire departments in the Commonwealth. The funds will be used to rehire 127 firefighters who were laid off because of budget reductions.

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As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced that 309 Massachusetts communities are eligible to compete for over $12.2 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

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As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is inviting proposals for $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for projects that demonstrate dramatic increases in energy efficiency in buildings across the Commonwealth. The stimulus funding opportunity is open to both public and private entities, including businesses, hospitals, universities, municipalities, community organizations, and others.

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As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced plans to install 4 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic power at 12 water and wastewater treatment facilities in regions throughout the Commonwealth, helping those facilities to reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas impacts while creating jobs and growing the state’s solar industry.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick released the South Coast Rail Economic Development and Land Use Corridor Plan, joined by Congressman Barney Frank and Congressman James McGovern at a ceremony in the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

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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 announced a new partnership between the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) and the Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities in Western Massachusetts. Joined by elected leaders and administration officials at the MassHighway District 2 office in Northampton, the Governor said $4.3 million in state bond funds will help build out broadband networks to enhance service for small businesses, schools and individuals and improve security and transportation operations in the area.

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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 announced the initial group of approved lenders for the MassHousing First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Program. The program, unveiled in Boston earlier this month, will allow first-time homebuyers to borrow up to $8,000 in advance of their federal tax credit for homes purchased with a MassHousing loan before December 1, 2009.

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As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has asked the US Department of Energy (DOE) for more than $100 million in federal stimulus funding to jumpstart an array of innovative clean power and energy efficient projects proposed by Bay State companies, municipalities and public agencies from western Massachusetts to Cape Cod.

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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 announced that the City of Worcester will join a new state partnership with local communities to leverage federal and state dollars to create jobs, stabilize neighborhoods hit hard by foreclosures and offer resources to boost local businesses during the current economic downturn.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Massachusetts nearly $22 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to support renewable power and energy efficiency projects at state-owned buildings and facilities across the Commonwealth. Along with $5.5 million received previously for administrative ramp-up of these projects, today’s award represents approximately half of the $54.9 million Massachusetts will have to invest under DOE’s State Energy Program (SEP).

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As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles announced that the town of Brewster has received a $1.3 million American Reinvestment and Recovery Act grant to complete the Stony Brook Salt Marsh and Fish Passage Restoration Project in Brewster. The habitat restoration project is estimated to maintain or create 46 jobs.

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This mixed-use project, the first to receive state’s innovative I-Cubed funding, will create thousands of jobs. $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Highway Transportation funding will complete necessary infrastructure improvements.

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<p>The purpose of this memorandum is to provide posting and public notice requirements for procurements and grants, including the resulting contracts and grant awards, funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, also referred to as "federal stimulus" funds.</p> <p>To meet Governor Patrick’s commitment to full transparency, these requirements apply specifically to projects funded with ARRA funds received directly from the Commonwealth. However, to promote single-site transparency, all public entities are strongly encouraged to follow these guidelines by posting ARRA projects, funded directly from the Federal Government, on <a href="https://www.ebidsourcing.com/">Comm-PASS</a> as well. </p>

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As part of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan, Governor Deval Patrick announced a First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Program through MassHousing that will allow first-time homebuyers to borrow up to $8,000 in advance of their federal tax credit for homes purchased with a MassHousing loan before December 1, 2009.

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As part of Governor Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby announced that the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) has received $3.2 million in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to support improvements to its vocational rehabilitation program for people with disabilities. The funds will allow the state to initiate major program re-design efforts to better serve the 15,000 people with disabilities each year who want to begin or return to work.

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Massachusetts will receive $50.8 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to finance new construction and the rehabilitation of affordable housing developments currently stalled due to the lack of equity available in the low-income housing tax credit market. The funds, issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, will be used in exchange for unsold tax credits to help fill the gaps for project sponsors who were relying on the sale of those credits to fund a substantial portion of their project development costs.

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The New England Governors announced they are working together on a coordinated regional vision for high speed rail that will connect major cities and airports, and support economic growth throughout the region. The Vision for the New England High Speed and Intercity Rail Network lays out key projects to strengthen passenger and freight rail service along new and existing rail corridors. The goal is to double passenger rail ridership in the Northeast by 2030.

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Massachusetts will receive more than $64.3 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support improvements to public transit and commuter rail services, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced. More than $43 million will support commuter rail improvements, including projects that will lead to double-tracking of the Haverhill and Fitchburg Commuter Rail lines to decrease delays and improve service and on-time performance.

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As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced that the Executive Office of Transportation has awarded a Public Works Economic Development (PWED) grant worth $950,000 for the Lenox Village Downtown Revitalization Project. In this latest round of PWED funding, the Patrick Administration will direct a total of $8.6 million in infrastructure grants to projects in eight communities across the Commonwealth.

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Recovery Act funding will create green jobs, reduce energy costs, and weatherize more than 16,900 Massachusetts homes. Working through community-based organizations, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will distribute these weatherization funds to communities throughout the state.

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The legislation, signed by Governor Patrick on Thursday, relaxes procurement rules to help the state act quickly on projects using Federal funds. The changes should clear the way for $186 million for sewer repairs and $108 million in expanded unemployment benefits.

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the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is proposing to file a competitive grant application seeking funds under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2). Draft application materials are available on the Department’s website http://www.mass.gov/dhcd. DHCD seeks comments regarding the content of the application from all interested parties.

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Stimulus-funded projects will boost state's solar industry, create jobs, and reduce long-term energy costs for Massport's Logan International Airport, Somerville Housing Authority, Westfield State College, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority facilities.

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As part of Governor Deval Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan, the Patrick Administration announced today that planning for construction of a new interchange on Route 24 is moving forward under an aggressive timeline as a "shovel-ready" project using federal highway stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

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As part of Governor Deval Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan, the Patrick Administration today announced its federal highway investments tdate have already exceeded the $153.2 million Massachusetts commitment under the federal "use-it-or-lose it" 120-day deadline of June 30. Under an aggressive timeline set by Governor Patrick, 31 shovel ready projects have moved forward under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), representing an investment of $187.4 million.

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Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray and state environmental officials joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to announce more than $185 million in federal stimulus funding for Massachusetts, which will be used to finance more than 127 statewide drinking water and waste water infrastructure projects that will protect the environment and the public health.

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Local communities are elible to apply for grants of up to $250,000 to strengthen nonprofit organizations and increase the nonprofits' involvement in projects that help turn our economy around. Experienced nonprofits can apply directly for grants of up to $1 million.

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Secretary Sebelius visits Boston, makes new recovery act funding available, and joins discussion on health reform with Governor Patrick.

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A Federal grant program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide communities with money to construct and modify fire stations. The deadline for communities to apply for grants is July 10, 2009. Download the Fire Station Construction Grants Guidance and Application Kit to begin the application process.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Energy%2c+Utilities+%26+Clean+Technologies&L2=Resources+for+Current+Economic+Conditions&L3=Recovery+and+Reinvestment+-+Clean+Energy+and+Environment&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=090920_pr_clean_cities&csid=Eoeea 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z

The Administration is seeking $6.5 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities Program funding that would speed the deployment of a variety of advanced technology, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles by cities and towns, private companies, and state agencies across the Commonwealth.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoepressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eeoe&b=pressrelease&f=2009-06-01_arra_approval&csid=Eeoe 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced that Massachusetts will soon begin receiving over $666 million in federal recovery money under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund program.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=208318,00.html 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides a number of tax incentives for businesses. Most of the tax incentives for businesses are found in Subtitle C of Division B, Title I of ARRA. In addition, some of the energy incentives, contained in Subtitle B, [and a subsidy for premiums for COBRA health continuation coverage in Title III of Division B,] provide tax relief for businesses.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdpressrelease&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions+(EOLWD)&L3=Recovery+and+Reinvestment+-+Labor+%26+Workforce+Development&sid=Elwd&b=pressrelease&f=consolidated&csid=Elwd 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z

As part of Governor Deval Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne M. Bump announced all regional allocations of the $67 million dollars in statewide job training and support services announced by Governor Patrick in April. Secretary Bump has announced numerous allocations in the past weeks at career centers across the Commonwealth.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090526_funding_broadband_expansion&csid=Agov3 2009-05-26T00:00:00Z 2009-05-26T00:00:00Z

On May 26, 2009, Governor Patrick expressed his intention to designate the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) as the "eligible entity" for broadband funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). In addition, he helped unveil a new interactive mapping tool to help further the efforts to bring high-speed Internet to communities across the state.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Energy%2c+Utilities+%26+Clean+Technologies&L2=Resources+for+Current+Economic+Conditions&L3=Recovery+and+Reinvestment+-+Clean+Energy+and+Environment&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=090920_pr_clean_cities&csid=Eoeea 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

On May 20, 2009, the Patrick Administration announced it is seeking $6.5 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities Program funding that would speed the deployment of a variety of advanced technology, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles. The application includes funding for over 300 hybrid trucks and taxis, compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, and other public and private fleet vehicles to be used by cities and towns, private companies, and state agencies across the Commonwealth.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Energy%2c+Utilities+%26+Clean+Technologies&L2=Resources+for+Current+Economic+Conditions&L3=Recovery+and+Reinvestment+-+Clean+Energy+and+Environment&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=090518_pr_energy_bonds&csid=Eoeea 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z

Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles announced that federally sponsored Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREB) are available to help municipalities, state agencies and other public entities finance solar, wind and other renewable power projects.

http://www.mass.gov/Fstim/docs/ARRA_education_funding_051509.pdf 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z

This letter, from Governor Deval Patrick to US Education Secretary Arne Duncan, is to formalize the Commonwealth's application for state fiscal stabilization funding from the federal government. This funding will provide much-needed relief to students and educators in pre-kindergarten through post-secondary institutions.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdpressrelease&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions+(EOLWD)&L3=Recovery+and+Reinvestment+-+Labor+%26+Workforce+Development&sid=Elwd&b=pressrelease&f=arra_funding_north_shore1&csid=Elwd 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z

On Thursday, May 14th, 2009, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne M. Bump announced more than $2.59 million in federal recovery funds for job training and support services for dislocated workers, low-income youths and adults in Gloucester, Lynn, and Salem.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090512_secretary_chu_wind&csid=Agov3 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

May 15, 2009 -- U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Governor Deval Patrick announced 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.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdpressrelease&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions+(EOLWD)&L3=Recovery+and+Reinvestment+-+Labor+%26+Workforce+Development&sid=Elwd&b=pressrelease&f=arra_funding_northampton&csid=Elwd 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

As part of Governor Deval Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne M. Bump announced more than $1.79 million in federal recovery funds to make immediate investments in job training and support services for dislocated workers, low-income youths and adults in Franklin and Hampshire communities.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090504_boston_bus&csid=Agov3 2009-05-04T00:00:00Z 2009-05-04T00:00:00Z

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090501_water&csid=Agov3 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090428_job_training&csid=Agov3 2009-04-30T00:00:00Z 2009-04-30T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced more than $67 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to make immediate investments in job training and support services for dislocated workers, low-income youths and adults. More than $4.9 million of the funding will go to the Boston Private Industry Council and three One-Stop Career Centers in the City of Boston.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090430_job_training_cape&csid=Agov3 2009-04-30T00:00:00Z 2009-04-30T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced more than $1.9 million in federal recovery fundsto make immediate investments in job training and support services for dislocated workers, low-income youths and adults on the Cape and Islands.

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09580.pdf 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z

As initial implementation unfolds in states and localities, continued attention to accountability issues Is essential.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090427_broadband&csid=Agov3 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, Governor Deval Patrick has filed legislation to help leverage federal economic recovery funds to boost broadband services throughout Massachusetts.

http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2009/04/federal-stimulus-first-five-transportation-projects.html 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z

The Patrick Administration announced bids have been awarded under an aggressive timeline for the first five "shovel-ready" transportation projects using federal highway stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bid process moved quickly and proved cost effective. Bids were opened, awards made, and a "notice to proceed" issued just five weeks after the projects were advertised for bid. Construction on all projects is expected to begin in the next two weeks.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090417recovery_project_greenfield&csid=Agov3 2009-04-17T00:00:00Z 2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimmodulechunk&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=guidance_2009_04_16&csid=Fstim 2009-04-16T00:00:00Z 2009-04-16T00:00:00Z

Clarification regarding some questions surrounding the impact of the "An Act Mobilizing Economic Recovery in Massachusetts," bill's passage on procurements and bid awards.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090415funding_for_New_Bedford_Cleanup&csid=Agov3 2009-04-16T00:00:00Z 2009-04-16T00:00:00Z

Massachusetts will receive $25 to $35 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to speed the cleanup of New Bedford Harbor.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090409_Title_I&csid=Agov3 2009-04-09T00:00:00Z 2009-04-09T00:00:00Z

Governor Deval 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.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090327_summerjobs_recovery+funds&csid=Agov3 2009-03-27T00:00:00Z 2009-03-27T00:00:00Z

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

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090326_energy_grants&csid=Agov3 2009-03-26T00:00:00Z 2009-03-26T00:00:00Z

Governor Deval Patrick announced 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.

http://www.mass.gov?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090324_health_care_safety_net&csid=Agov3 2009-03-25T00:00:00Z 2009-03-25T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced an additional $764 million in federal recovery funds to secure jobs, maintain health care reform and protect key safety net services.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090324_highered_funding&csid=Agov3 2009-03-24T00:00:00Z 2009-03-24T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced $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. To date, Governor Patrick has committed a total of $620 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for K-12 education, special education and higher education programs and services.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Overview&L2=Laws+and+Legislation&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=mou_anf_acc_arra_20090323&csid=Fstim 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z

Memorandum of Understanding between the Executive Office of Administration and Finance and the Architectural Access Board relative to an expedited variance process for projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=090323_pr_altfuel&csid=Eoeea 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z

As part of Governor Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced federal economic recovery funds may be available for Bay State companies and municipalities to buy energy-efficient hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles at about the same cost as lower-priced conventional vehicles.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090323_SNAP&csid=Agov3 2009-03-21T00:00:00Z 2009-03-21T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick joined Senator John Kerry to announce more than $300 million in federal recovery funds to help boost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and to increase nutritional services for seniors. The Elderly Nutrition Program will receive $2.1 million – $1.4 million allocated for nutrition programs at senior centers, and $700,000 allocated for home-delivered nutrition programs.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090320_schools_special+education+costs&csid=Agov3 2009-03-20T00:00:00Z 2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced $280 million in federal education recovery funds will go to school districts to assist with costs for special education, care and support. The Governor also announced an additional $10 million for preschool special education services.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw09/sl090030.htm 2009-03-20T00:00:00Z 2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

This legislation, filed by Governor Patrick on March 20, 2009 and enacted on July 2, builds on the work and ideas of the more than 275 people who participated in task forces that were established to plan for and maximize the Commonwealth's receipt of federal funds available through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA).

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090319_education_investment&csid=Agov3 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced he will commit $168 million in federal education recovery funds to ensure every district in the Commonwealth reaches so-called foundation spending levels next school year.

http://www.mass.gov/Fstim/docs/MA_recoveryplan_fed_stim_briefing_20090319.ppt 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

The Executive Office for Administration and Finance presented a comprehensive overview of the impact of federal stimulus funding on Massachusetts. The presentation includes information on how much money Massachusetts will receive, how it will flow to the Commonwealth and how it can be spent.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090317_unemployment_relief&csid=Agov3 2009-03-17T00:00:00Z 2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

Governor Deval Patrick announced that Massachusetts residents currently receiving unemployment benefits will collect an additional $25 in weekly compensation thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The additional compensation will begin next Monday, March 23rd, and is retroactive from February 22, 2009.

http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/default.asp?pgid=content/advRoot&sid=wrapper&iid=/apps/const/statusreport.asp 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090316_chelsea&csid=Agov3 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

With the 73-year-old structurally-deficient Chelsea Street Bridge serving as a backdrop, Governor Deval Patrick unveiled his Massachusetts Recovery Plan, highlighting how integrating state, federal and private investments will put people back to work on critical projects, speed the state’s recovery and ultimately secure our common economic future.

http://www.mass.gov/Fstim/docs/MA_Energy_cert_letter.pdf 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

Certification required to receive funds from the State Energy Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These funds will be used for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, including prioritizing our energy investments to take advantage of existing efficiency programs and expanding efficiency programs where appropriate.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimmodulechunk&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=eot_pr_090313_first_eight_highway_projects&csid=Fstim 2009-03-13T00:00:00Z 2009-03-13T00:00:00Z

The Patrick Administration announced the first eight "shovel-ready" transportation projects using federal highway stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be advertised for bid tomorrow. The eight initial projects span from the Berkshires to Cape Cod and represent an estimated total value of approximately $30 million.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Plans+and+Objectives&L2=Speeches+and+Testimony&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=stimulus_w_integrity&csid=Fstim 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

Read about Governor Deval Patrick and Attorney General Martha Coakley's plans for ensuring transparency and accountability in the Federal Recovery Act process.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090306_stimulus&csid=Agov3 2009-03-06T00:00:00Z 2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

Governor Patrick announced 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. Of that funding, approximately $153.2 million will be committed to "shovel-ready" projects advertised for bid within the next 120 days.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimmodulechunk&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=faqs&csid=Fstim 2009-03-05T00:00:00Z 2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

These are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and it's impact on Massachusetts.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Plans+and+Objectives&L2=Speeches+and+Testimony&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=gov_testimony_waysmeans_20090303&csid=Fstim 2009-03-03T00:00:00Z 2009-03-03T00:00:00Z

By Governor Patrick. The President’s recovery bill will help us bridge to a better time over the next couple of years. I want to describe some of the benefits we believe it will bring. But it is not a panacea. It does not let any of us off the hook from making tough and sometimes painful choices, nor should it.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimmodulechunk&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Fstim&b=terminalcontent&f=updatemessage_2009_02_27&csid=Fstim 2009-02-28T00:00:00Z 2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

How Massachusetts gets a share of the $787 billion, timing, and impact on our budget.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090225_recovery_aid&csid=Agov3 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

Returning from the National Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C., Governor Deval Patrick submitted written notice to the Obama Administration that Massachusetts is ready to receive billions of dollars in federal recovery aid. While in D.C., Governor Patrick attended meetings with the President and other leaders, focusing on how to invest these critical funds in projects that create and retain jobs and provide long-term economic value to the Commonwealth.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=stimtopic&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Plans+and+Objectives&L2=Task+Force+Reports&sid=Fstim 2009-02-12T00:00:00Z 2009-02-12T00:00:00Z

Commonwealth of Massachusetts posts project lists to Recovery and Reinvestment Plan website following the recommendations of their Task Force's report and proposed requirements of the Federal Act currently being considered in Congress regarding transparency and accountability for federal funds for statewide infrastructure

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3terminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Media+Center&L2=Videos&sid=Agov3&b=terminalcontent&f=videos_2009-02-11_recovery&csid=Agov3 2009-02-11T00:00:00Z 2009-02-11T00:00:00Z

On February 11, 2009, anticipating the receipt of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects, Governor Deval Patrick announced that he has selected senior real estate professional Jeffrey A. Simon to lead the Administration’s economic recovery infrastructure program. Governor Patrick has been preparing to maximize the Commonwealth’s ability to create new jobs and lay a foundation for long-term economic growth.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=090211_recovery&csid=Agov3 2009-02-11T00:00:00Z 2009-02-11T00:00:00Z

Anticipating the receipt of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects, Governor Deval Patrick announced that he has selected senior real estate professional Jeffrey A. Simon to lead the Administration’s economic recovery infrastructure program. Governor Patrick has been preparing to maximize the Commonwealth’s ability to create new jobs and lay a foundation for long-term economic growth.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=081217_economic_stimulus&csid=Agov3 2008-12-17T00:00:00Z 2008-12-17T00:00:00Z

As the Obama Administration and Congress continue to make progress on a federal economic stimulus package, Governor Deval Patrick announced a mobilization plan to ensure the Commonwealth is prepared to maximize federal funds to create local jobs and grow the Massachusetts economy. The Governor also unveiled his updated capital investment plan which includes $1 billion of actual construction spending over the next six months.