Issues in Brief

Governor Patrick's Priorities

• Investing in Education to Close the Achievement Gap
• Investing in Innovations & Infrastructure to Create Jobs, Expand Opportunity
• Expanding Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care
• Building Stronger, Safer Communities through Positive Youth Development & Youth Violence Prevention

Changing the Way Government Does Business

• Raising Revenue for Critical Investments
• Transportation Reform
• Workforce Development and Community Colleges Reform
• Retiree Health Reform
• Investing in our Communities
• Public Housing Reform
• Pharmacy Reform
• Innovations to Improve Operations
• Access for Children, Youth, and Families
• Lowering Health Care Costs to Businesses
• Sheriff Funding Review
• Court Re-Alignment
• Accelerated Energy Program
• Improving Government Performance