Month of December, 2007

Boston Lawyer Nominated to Superior Court

Investment in Land Conservation, Bridges and Recreation Facilities

$5.1 Million in Grants for Violence Prevention

Office of the Child Advocate Established

Mass.-China Relationship Progresses

Nominations Encouraged for Above & Beyond Award

Massachusetts Technology Center in China Announced

China and the Commonwealth Boost Medical Device Industry Collaboration

Health Insurance Enrollment Nears 300,000

New Commission Against Discrimination Chair and Member Appointed

Statement on Everett Tanker Fire

Economic Partnership with China Addressed at Tsinghua University

Month of November, 2007

Foreclosure Prevention Legislation

$2.9 Billion Transportation Bond Bill Filed

Commonwealth Corps Bill Signed

Commonwealth's Trade Mission Trip to China

Interagency Council on Homelessness and Housing Re-Established

Housing Production and Preservation Bill Filed

Friendly MLS Cup Wager

Tidelands Permitting Bill Signed

Appeals Court Nominations

Buffer Zone Bill Signed

Public Safety Understanding Signed With Quebec

Nation-Leading Biofuel Measures Unveiled

Darfur Divestment Bill Signed

Month of October, 2007

Emergency Home Heating Announced

Appointments to MCAD Announced

Park Development Grants Announced

Energy Technology Partnership Announced

Coast Guard Decision Applauded

Two Nominated For Parole Board

$25 Million Broadband Bond Bill Filed

Foreclosure Prevention Plan Unveiled

Commonwealth's Trade Mission Trip to China

Resort Casino Legislation Filed

$2 Billion Higher Education Bond Bill to Be Filed

Springfield and Commonwealth Partnership Announced

Zero-Tolerance Domestic Violence Policy Announced

Month of September, 2007

State Workers Benefit Bill Signed Into Law

Lt. Gov Leads Municipal Cabinet On Listening Tour Across State

Circuit Court Justice Nominated to Hampden County Court

Plans for "Career Day" Announced

Over $2 Million in Infrastructure Grants Announced

Five New Members Appointed To UMass Board of Trustees

Destination Resort Casino Plan Unveiled

Labor Relations Agencies Restructured

Readiness Project Volunteers Appointed

Child Support Evaders Spotlighted

New Members of Early Education and Care Board

Month of August, 2007

Executive Director for the Office of Refugees and Immigrants Appointed

Board of Education Chair Appointed

Board of Education Chair Appointed

Boston Resident Appointed to Turnpike Authority Board

Worcester Resident Appointed to Turnpike Authority Board

Joseph C. Carter to Lead MA National Guard

New Higher Education Chairman Appointed

Capital Investment Plan Announced

Commonwealth Readiness Project Launched

ID Theft Prevention Bill Signed

Beach Maintenance Plans Outlined

Month of July, 2007

Governor Takes Fiscally Responsible Approach to Investing in Capital Needs

Judge Margot Botsford Nominated to SJC

Bill Filed to Help Business Owners Affected by Mill Fire

Key Parts of Municipal Partnership Act Signed

Governor Signs Law to Promote Film Production

New Agency Leaders Named

Life Sciences Legislation Filed

Governor Signs $26.8 Billion Budget

Flags Lowered for Soldiers Killed in Action

New Senior Advisor Appointed

Month of June, 2007

Re-Activated Veterans Affairs Advisory Council

$4.6 Million for Readiness Project

Aggressive Energy Efficiency Goal Set

Renewable Energy Test Site Announced

Lt. Gov Testifies in Support of Anti-Crime Package

Development Cabinet Formalized

Readiness Project Review to Include UMass

Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Re-Established

Acting DOR Commissioner Named

Mortgage Fraud Legislation Filed

Readiness Project Chairs Named

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Ruth Kaplan Chosen for Board of Education

Summer Jobs Program for At-Risk Youth Announced

Perini and Dietl Appointments

Vision for Next Phase of Education Reform

Month of May, 2007

Organogenesis Expanding in Massachusetts

Agency Head Appointments

DPH Provides $600,000 in Anti-Crime Funding

Steps to Increase Affordable Housing, Promote Economic Development

New Members of Springfield Finance Control Board

Governor Celebrates Marriage Equality Anniversary

New Film Tax Credit Proposal

New Sustainable Development Policies

Federal Disaster Aid Announced

Maverick Landing Grand Opening

Supplemental Budget Filing

$15 Million for Anti-Crime Initiatives

Governor Announces Life Sciences Initiative

SBA Assistance Announced

Public Education Nominating Council

Nor'easter Disaster Relief

Month of April, 2007

Commission on Corporate Taxation

Division of Banks to Seek Case-by-Case Delay on Foreclosures

Action to Address Home Foreclosures

Anti-Crime Council Members

Day of Mourning Friday, April 20th

Funds to Help Peabody Flooding

New Energy Standards for State Buildings

New Manufacturing Plant for Evergreen Solar

Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans' Services

100 Days - Administration Governing Agenda

MassHealth to Waive Child Premiums for Qualified Families

Press for Local Property Tax Relief

Relief Sought for Fishing Communities

Statewide Anti-Crime Initiatives

South Coast Rail Plan

Month of March, 2007

Commitment to Stem Cell Research

Statement Regarding MEPA Certification of Cape Wind

Cambridge Energy Efficiency Initiative

Renewed Focus on Transportation Systems

Quincy Highway Plans

Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

Danger Pay for MA Troops

Executive Office Staffing Changes

Public Education Task Forces

Immediate Needs Bond Bill

Families Detained at Fort Devens

Letter to Congressman Delahunt

Health Insurance Plan Available for Under $200

Measures to Spur Business Development

Month of February, 2007

Budget Highlights

Middle Schoolers Visit State House

Budget to Expand Public Health Programs

Budget Address Tuesday, Feb. 27th in Melrose

Prohibition of Undocumented Workers on State Contracts

Books for Black History Month

Property Tax Relief Plan

Cherry to Lead Massachusetts Cultural Council

Statement of Governor Deval Patrick

Secretary Cohen to Serve on Turnpike Board

Municipal Partnership Act Filed

Nunes to Head Municipal Affairs

True Partnership with Local Officials

Legislation Filed to Reorganize Cabinet

Supplemental Budget for FY2007

U.S. crews on LNG tankers

Month of January, 2007

Statement on hoax devices

Commonwealth's commitment to diversity

Goodheart to chair JNC

Portait of Governor John Andrew Selected for Executive Office

Aid for Lawrence Fire Victims

Bill to Help Families Affected by Danvers Explosion

Podcast Announced

Procurement reforms

Pact signed to reduce greenhouse gases

State Police immigration plan rescinded, new law enforcement policy

New Development Cabinet announced

Governor Announces Creation of Commonwealth Corps