Month of December, 2009
Governor Patrick on Senate's Passage of Health Care Reform
Public Works Grant for Weymouth/Braintree Landing
Public Works Grant for Weymouth/Braintree Landing
Stimulus Funds to Complete Quincy Center Concourse
Union Agreement to Save State Tens of Millions
Judith Dumont Appointed as Director of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute
Groundbreaking for First Recovery-Funded Rail Project
Stimulus Funds Announced for Lynnfield and Wakefield
Stimulus Funds Announced for Lynnfield and Wakefield
Investment in Essex North Shore Agricultural and Vocational Technical School
$5.5 Million Announced to Help Communities Impacted by December 2008 Ice Storm
Governor Celebrates Funding for Mattapan Community Health Center
Governor Patrick Highlights Cost-Saving Energy Programs
Marian McGovern Appointed to Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police
The IT Industry: Hub of the Massachusetts Technology Economy
The IT Industry: Hub of the Massachusetts Technology Economy
Wonderland Parking Garage Project Moving to Construction
Unexpected Revenue Gains Announced
Completion Of Cleanup For Brownfield Site
Utility Will Negotiate To Buy Electricity Generated By Cape Wind
Month of November, 2009
$150 Million Announced to Preserve Affordable Housing
Historic Agreement with CSX Transportation Moves Forward
$17.8 Million in Stimulus Funding Released to Rehire Police Officers and Firefighters
$30.4 Million in Additional Recovery Funds to Restart Housing Development Targeted
Saltwater Fishing Permit Law Signed
Patrick Administration to Hold Community Forums on 2011 Budget
Lieutenant Governor Murray Concludes National Lieutenant Governors Association Meeting
New Americans Recommendations Released
Governor Joins with Community and Education Leaders to Launch Six Regional Readiness Centers
$13 Million Grant Announced to Continue Downtown Revitalization in Lowell
New Utility Oversight Law Signed to Protect Consumers
Governor Signs Bill Expanding Benefits and Services to Veterans Across Massachusetts
Ron Homer to Chair MassHousing
Governor Helps Small Building Contractors Compete for Federal Stimulus Contracts
MA Wins $2 Million in Federal Stimulus Funding for Broadband Data Development and Mapping
Budget Management Earns Approval of Major Credit Rating Agencies
Release of MBTA Finance Review
Nominations to District and Probate and Family Courts
Hearings on Small Business Health Insurance Initiatives
Month of October, 2009
Moving Forward with Landmark Transportation Reform, MassDOT Board Announced
Governor Patrick Closes Budget Gap, Maintains Investments in Core Services
Four Accomplished Public Safety and Legal Professionals Nominated to the Massachusetts Parole Board
Over 23,000 Jobs Created or Retained by $1.9 Billion in Federal Stimulous Investments
$165 Million in Priorities for Second Round of Highway Stimulus Projects Announced
"Real World Design Challenge" Announced
High-Performance Computing Center to be Built in Holyoke
Turnpike Financing Agreement Saves Tollpayers Millions
Reforms to Reduce Health Insurance Costs for Small Businesses Unveiled
Accomplished Litigators Nominated to the Quincy District and Roxbury BMC Courts
Recovery Zone Program Launched for Economic Development
Governor Lays Out Plan to Close $600 Million Budget Gap for FY10
Lieutenant Governor Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in North Adams
Lieutenant Governor Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in North Adams
Recovery Funds to Revive Stalled Housing Developments Announced
Executive Order Signed Establishing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Advisory Council
Governor Patrick Targets $17.9 Million in Recovery Funds to Reduce Homelessness in Massachusetts
Capital Investments for Greater Boston
Capital Investments for North Shore Communities Announced
Governor Patrick Announces Funding for New South Academic Building at UMass Lowell
Governor Patrick Announces Millions of Dollars in Capital Investments for the South Coast
Stimulus Funding Released to Rehire Firefighters Statewide
Federal Relief Secured for Massachusetts' Farmers
Governor Patrick Announces Salem Commuter Parking Facility to Move Forward
Governor's Letter Regarding Stimulus Investment in MA
Responsibly Addressing FY'10 Budget Shortfalls
Lieutenant Governor Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in Brockton
Month of September, 2009
$1.68M Grant to Continue Downtown Revitalization
First Shipment of H1N1 Vaccine Set to Arrive Next Week
Early Signs of Economic Recovery
Governor Praises Outgoing Budget Chief Kirwan for Responsible Fiscal Leadership
Governor Patrick Names Paul Kirk as Interim US Senator
Finalized Agreement with CSX Transportation
Governor Urges Hyatt to Reinstate Workers
Funds to Support Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Announced
Nominations to the Dorchester BMC and the Quincy District Court Announced
Young Adult Community Meetings Across the Commonwealth
Administration Launches Next Chapter of Education Reform
Lieutenant Governor Murray Promotes Resources for Local Officials
Governor Patrick to Appoint Jeffrey Mullan as MassDOT Secretary/CEO
Honoree for Madeline Amy Sweeney Award Recognized
Governor's Statement on President's Health Care Address
Governor Patrick Requests Federal Farmer Relief
Administration Releases $8 Million for Public Safety, Regionalization Assistance
Efforts to Boost Commonwealth's Clean Energy Workforce Announced
Statement by Dr. Harry Rubash on Governor Patrick's Surgery
Month of August, 2009
Liz Morningstar Named Secretary of Cabinet Affairs
Plan to Provide Comprehensive Health Insurance to Legal Immigrants Announced
Federal Award Providing Assistance to Homeless Veterans Announced
Start of Demolition for Brownfield Site Announced
Federal Funds for Brownfield Site Announced
Governor's Statement on Senator Edward Kennedy
Lieutenant Governor's Statement on Senator Edward Kennedy
Sat, 9/22, 11:00am - Hurricane Statement
Statement on Storm Preparation
Statement On Senator Kennedy's Letter
U.S. Department of Labor Grant Announced
Governor Patrick Targets $45.5 Million in Recovery Funds to Move Housing Developments Forward
$40.4 Milliion in Statewide Community Development Grants Announced
New Elder Affairs Secretary Sworn In
Lieutenant Governor Murray's Statement: Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Wind Turbines on Deer Island as ‘Leading By Example’
Wind Turbines on Deer Island as ‘Leading By Example’
Goal of 10,000 Youth Employed in Summer Jobs Surpassed
$20 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds Committed to Massachusetts Fire Departments
County Sherrif System Streamlined
Health Insurance Reform Saving Millions
South Coast Rail Corridor Plan Released
Month of July, 2009
SAFE Act to Preserve Homeownership Opportunities
100 New Jobs for Sutton Facility
$4.3 Million Invested in Broadband Expansion Project
New Access to Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Call for Public Safety Enhancements
Transportation Reform Savings Already Approaching $190 million
$12 Million for Communities Count Initiative
Access to World-Class Education
Nomination of Clerk Magistrate
Assembly Square Project Funding Announced
Memorial Honoring Fallen Service Members Announced
Homebuyer Loans for Affordable Opportunities
Stimulus Funds for New England High Speed Rail
Federal Recovery Funds to Revive Stalled Housing Projects
Federal Recovery Funds Allocated
Lenox Economic Development Grant
Listening Tour With Municipal Cabinet
Kimberly Budd Nominated to the Superior Court
Arthur Bernard Named Chief of Staff
Bill Mobilizing Economic Recovery Signed
Federal Grant to Veterans Announced
Month of June, 2009
'Communities Count' Initiative Launches in Springfield
Sweeping Ethics, Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform
Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2010 Budget
Bill to Dramatically Reform Transportation System
Plan to Make Massachusetts "Model Employer" of People with Disabilities
Geoffrey Why Named Telecommunications & Cable Commissioner
Garry Inge Sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court
Creation of the Governor's STEM Coordinating Council Announced
Governor Nominates Three to District, Probate and Family Courts
Patrick and Menino Announce Plan to Open Tall Ships to the Public
$185 Million in Federal Recovery Act Funds for Water Treatment Projects
Lieutenant Governor Murray announces a two week statewide tour on military and veterans issues
Administration Awards $2.5 Million for Beverly Waterfront Redevelopment
Collaborative Plan to Build High-Performance Computing Center and Research Program in Holyoke
Nomination of Accomplished Local Lawyer to the Worcester Juvenile Court
Bill to Strengthen Protection for Crime Victims
Updated Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2010
Joint Statement of Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker Robert DeLeo
New Secretary of Elder Affairs Appointed
Month of May, 2009
Launch of Online Community Forum
Launch of Online Community Forum
Securing Federal Recovery Funding for Broadband Expansion
"Governors' Climate Coalition" to Build Clean Energy Forum
Call for D.P.U. to Adopt Cell Phone Ban for MBTA Operators
Launch of Webpage for Available Boards and Commissions Positions
$25 Million for Massachusetts Wind Technology Testing Center
Lt. Governor Testifies in Support of Municipal Partnership Legislation
Bills to Strengthen Public Safety
Budget Deficit Plan to Address $935 Million Budget Gap
Bill to Reduce Gun Violence in the Commonwealth
Governor Patrick Names New Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Patrick-Murray Administration Holds Community Forums
Statement from the Office of Governor Deval L. Patrick
$100 Million to Dramatically Transform Boston Bus Service
Remaining FY09 Budget Gap likely to reach $953 million
$986 Million in Loans to Fund Drinking Water and Waste Water Infrastructure Projects
Month of April, 2009
$1.9 Million to Boost Job Training and Support Services for the Cape and Islands
$67 Million to Boost Job Training and Support Services for Massachusetts Workers
Broadband Legislation to Prepare the Commonwealth for Access to Federal Stimulus Funds
Free Homebuyer Fairs and Open Houses to Promote Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Governor Patrick Boosts Local Economic Development
Launch of Green Communities Program
Nominations to Land Court and Probate and Family Court
Governor Patrick Breaks Ground On First Shovel Ready Recovery Project In Greenfield
Announcement of Federal Stimulus Funding for New Bedford Harbor Cleanup
Moving to Close Budget Deficit
Governor Patrick Swears In Soares as Agriculture Commissioner
$163 Million in Federal Title I Funds for High-Need School Districts
Pushing for Comprehensive Pension Reform
$108 Million to Boost Affordable Rental Housing
$300 Million Available for Student Loans
Month of March, 2009
Governor Patrick Commits State & Federal Funds to Create 10,000 Summer Jobs for Youths
Communities Will Receive $42M in Energy Grants
$764 Million Economic Recovery Plan to Support Health Care and Safety Net Services
Governor Patrick Announces $162 Million in Federal Recovery Funds to Public Colleges
Public Review of Compensation at Quasi-Public Agencies
Priorities for Comprehensive Pension Reform
Priorities for Comprehensive Pension Reform
Federal Recovery Funds Will Boost Safety Net Services for Thousands in Massachusetts
Governor Patrick Announces Federal Recovery Funds For School Districts With Special Education Costs
Governor Patrick Recognizes State Employees for Outstanding Service
$168 Million in Federal Recovery Funds for Schools Across Massachusetts
Three Accomplished Attorneys Nominated to the Superior Court
Massachusetts Workers Will Receive Relief Through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Massachusetts Recovery Plan Unveiled to Secure Common Economic Future
Regional White House Forum on Health Care Reform
Regional White House Forum on Health Care Reform
Esteemed Pair Nominated to the Appeals Court
First Federal Recovery Funds for Statewide Road and Bridge Projects
Judge Charles Swartwood Appointed to the State Ethics Commission
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial to be Featured on a Quarter
Month of February, 2009
Massachusetts Prepared to Invest Recovery Aid
Western Massachusetts Office to Hold Public Office Hours
Transportation and Economic Security Plan
Commonwealth Corps Members Serving Holyoke
Release of Domestic Violence Guidelines and Participation in White Ribbon Day Campaign
Focusing on Accountability and Transparency in Management of Expected Federal Recovery Funds
Massachusetts to Select Nationally-Recognized Site to be Featured on a Quarter
Month of January, 2009
Greg Bialecki named Secretary of Housing and Economic Development
Governor Outlines Emergency Recovery Plan, FY2010 Budget
Governor Protects Education Aid
Martin Luther King Jr Weekend of Service
Four Appointed to Broadband Institute Board of Directors
Launch of Statewide TV Network
Nomination of Attorneys to Superior, District, and Juvenile Courts
Nomination of Attorneys to Superior, District, and Juvenile Courts
Health Care Payment Commission Appointments
Governor Asks for Expanded Budget Authority