Month of December, 2011

Leominster Bridge Renamed in Honor of Fallen Soldier

$26.75 Billion Medicaid Waiver Agreement Announced

Meets with Silver Star Recipient

Visit to MATCH Community Day School

ChopChop Newsletter to Encourage Healthy Cooking

MA Awarded Federal Grant in Early Learning Challenge Competition

Announcement of Attleboro's Redevelopment Project

$3 Million Grant for Announced for Taunton

Dedication of the Taunton District Courthouse

Process For Native American Gaming Compact

Governor Appoints Stephen Crosby Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission

National Guard 375th Anniversary

Workforce Training Funds Announced

$1.5M MassWorks Grant Announced for Burlington

Statement of Lieutenant Governor Murray on Worcester Firefighters

MFA Representatives meet with Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Modern Art

Groundbreaking for EMC research and development center

Lt. Gov. Tours Newmarket Station Construction

MA-Brazil University Exchange Program Announced

São Paulo’s Innovation Economy Meeting

MassChallenge Finalists Connect with Brazilian Entrepreneurs

Governor Meets with U.S. Ambassador To Brazil and Brazilian Government Leaders

MOU Signed between UMass and Brazil's Embrapa

Meeting with Chilean Business Leaders and Start-Ups

Memorandum of Understanding Signed with Chile

Month of November, 2011

Search Process for Gaming Commission Explained

Firefighters From 32 Communities Honored

First Phase of Holyoke Computing Center Completed

Friends of the Homeless in Springfield Visited

Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative Launched

Statement of Governor Patrick

Roach Appointed to Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Fallen Vietnam Soldier Honored

Transgender Bill Signed

Gaming Legislation Signed

New Judicial Nominee to Superior Court

Pfizer Expands in Cambridge, Adds 400 Jobs

Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Signed

Congressional Redistricting Bill Signed

Administration Honors 27 Heroic Officers at 28th Hanna Awards

Pension Reform Legislation Signed

Leominster School's Academic Success Celebrated

Billions in Investments for Massachusetts' Communities Announced

Vestas to Make Marlborough Hub for R&D

Governor Patrick Announces Trade Mission To Brazil, Chile

Volunteering at the Greater Boston Food Bank

Major Economic Impact of Airports Highlighted

Disaster Assistance for Fisherman Requested

Minority Business Development Agency Center Opens

MassWorks Grants Announced

Massachusetts Veterans and Families Honored at the State House

LIHEAP Funding Announced

Education Summit 2011: New Strategies to Close the Achievement Gap

Veterans Designation on Driver Licenses and ID Cards

House and Senate Redistricting Bills Signed

Comprehensive Plan to Increase Veterans' Services

NAEP's Results Released

Month of October, 2011

Meets Utility Company Officials on Storm, Power Recovery

Parcel 1 Groundbreaking

Cliftex Lofts Launch

Facemate Demolition

Temple Landing Ribbon Cutting

Alexandria Center Groundbreaking Science, Technology Campus in Cambridge

Signs Supplemental Budget

Groundbreaking of Codman Square Community Health Center, Codman Square Academy Expansion

Governor Patrick Visits East Middle School

Governor Joins to Launch MA Gleaning Network

Meeting with Portuguese Ambassador to the U.S. Nuno Brito

Completion of Ashmont Station

Immigrant Entrepreneurship Month

Fed. Disaster Assistance Expanded- Irene

First in Nation Energy Efficiency

Knowledge Corridor Revitalization Project

$50 Million in I-Cubed Funds Approved for Fan Pier

'Wow Initiative' 8th Stem Summit

$13M to Advance Chinatown Parcel 24 Housing Development Announced

$64.5M to Build, Preserve 1,071 Housing Units Across State Announced

MCLA Science Center Groudbreaking

$10M in Youth Violence Prevention and Trauma Response Funding

Lt. Gov. Murray Breaks Gound on Phase II of Lynn Commuter Ferry Project

Governor Patrick Announces Gulfstream’s Expansion in Westfield

Juvenile Court Judicial Nominations Announced

Lieutenant Governor Murray Celebrates Groundbreaking of Essex County Regional 911 Facility

Month of September, 2011

Governor Patrick Celebrates Expanded Coca-Cola Plant in Northampton

Governor Patrick, State Education Officials Celebrate First Year of Race to the Top Initiative

Governor Patrick Nominates Experienced Litigators as Associate Justices of Appeals and Land Courts

Experienced Litigators Nominated as Associate Justices of Appeals and Land Courts

Gov. Patrick Highlights Innovation School Initiative at State's First Innovation School

Joint Statement of Gov. Patrick, Lt. Gov. Murray on Federal Grant for Workforce Training Initiatives

Gov. Patrick Participates in 2nd Annual Back to School With HistoryMakers Program

Administration Secures Federal Relief for Mass. Farmers

Gov. Patrick Highlights Impact of American Jobs Act on Mass. Bridges

Encouraging MCAS Gains Celebrated at Turnaround Schools Across the Commonwealth

Administration Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Gov. Patrick Visits First Innovation School in Boston

Administration Honors West Springfield Resident with Madeline Amy Sweeney Award

Seven Appointments to UMass Board of Trustees Announced

18 Public Campuses Win Competitive Grants to Spur Innovation, Improve Grad. Rates

Announcement from the Office of Governor Deval Patrick

Month of August, 2011

Administration Awards $660,000 in Implementation Grants to 15 Innovation Schools

Administration to File Supplemental Budget for Job Creation and Storm Recovery Efforts

Administration Announces $230,000 in Competitive Funds for Storm Rebuilding Efforts Now Available

August Designated as Asian Longhorn Beetle Awareness Month

Governor Patrick Releases "It Gets Better" Message

MBTA GM Richard Davey Appointed MassDOT Secretary/CEO

Executive Order Establishes Public Market Commission

Month of July, 2011

Salem Road Renamed in Honor of Fallen Combat Medic Sergeant James A. Ayube Jr.

Lt.Gov. Murray Pays Respects at Puerto Rico National Cemetery

Construction on One of Nation's Largest Broadband Expansion Projects Begins

Administration Urges All Cities and Towns to Enforce Law for Local Veterans’ Agents

Legislation Signed Naming Stephen Drawbridge Wildlife Management Area

Innovation Highlighted in MassDOT's “Fast14” Project in Medford

College Loan Benefit for Massachusetts Residents Announced

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Signed

$28 Million in Federal Block Grants for Communities Announced

Visits Hines Bridge Construction To Highlight Administration's Record Infrastructure Investments

Celebrates Opening of Appleton Mills Redevelopment Project

Month of June, 2011

Conservation Partnership Grants Awarded

Lieutenant Governor Cuts Ribbon at Downtown Gardner Revitalization

Massachusetts & Israel Unveil $2M Agreement

Governor Signs Interim Budget to Fund Critical Services

Administration Convenes Tornado Rebuilding Meeting

Lieutenant Governor Announces Federal Funding for Local Health Services

Governor Celebrates 10 Years of IneoQuest Creating Jobs in Massachusetts

Federal Disaster Aid Awarded for Storm Recovery

Filed Request For Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Highlights "Bridge-in-a-Backpack" Construction

Administration FIles $52M Supplemental Budget

Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking at Talbot Avenue Rail Station

Administration Celebrates CSX Rail Facility Groundbreaking

Administration Announces Storm Assistance Centers

Governor Patrick Makes Stanley Cup Wager with BC Premier

Month of May, 2011

Governor Highlights Completion of Roadway Construction in Rutland

Governor Patrick Celebrates New Jobs at General Dynamics

Lieutenant Governor Murray Announces 3rd Annual Statewide Veterans Tour

Lieutenant Governor Murray Visits IPG Photonics

Governor Signs Quincy Center Redevelopment Bill

Governor Patrick Joins Wildlife Officials to Band Eagle Chicks

Administration and Treasurer Grossman Announce New $1.000 Build Mass Bonds

Administration Announces FEMA Grant Match for Salisbury Town Creek

Governor Patrick Visits New Worcester Innovation School

Governor's Statement on 19,500 Jobs Added in April

Over $1.3M in Transitional Employment Grants Announced

Governor Highlights Accelerated Bridge Progran Project in Wellesley

Governor Patrick Celebrates Expansion of eClinicalworks Headquarters

Governor Patrick Honors "29 Who Shine"

Nearly $1 Billion in Road and Bridge Projects Announced

Governor Patrick Announces $6M for Youth Summer Jobs

Governor Patrick Launches Safe & Successful Youth Initiative

Governor Patrick Visits Pittsfield Early Education Center

Governor Attends Ribbon Cutting at Berkshire Wind

Lieutenant Governor Murray Visits Waltham Voc Tech Program

Administration Highlights Construction Careers

Governor Patrick Participates in Walk and Bicycle to School Day

Month of April, 2011

Financial Literacy Trust Fund Established

Massachusetts Digital Games Institute Announced

Administration Strengthens Economic Ties with Seoul

Nominations to Superior Court and Franklin/Hampshire County Juvenile Court Announced

Governor Patrick Highlights Health Care Reform at Center for American Progress

$80M in Expected Savings for Commonwealth Care Announced

Governor Patrick Signs Bill to Provide $200 Million for Local Road and Bridge Projects

Governor Visits UMass Boston's Venture Development Center

Establishment of Food Policy Council Announced

Governor Patrick Leads Health Reform Forum

Governor Patrick Meets With Firefighters who Assisted in MBTA Rescue on Longfellow Bridge

Month of March, 2011

East Brookfield Bridge and Dam Reconstruction

Governor Patrick Signs Legislation to Help Unemployed Workers Remain Eligible for Federal Unemployment Benefits

Community College Connection Program Announced

Governor Patrick Calls for Reform at AFL-CIO Conference

Administration to Hold Health Care Cost-Containment Forum

Administration Awards $350,000 in Planning Grants to 26 Potential Innovation Schools

Governor Patrick's Statement on Adding 15,400 New Jobs

Governor Patrick Attends Prime Minister Questions

Governor Patrick Meets with Members of Parliament

Administration to Hold Secure Community Meetings

Governor Patrick Pays Respects at Cambridge American Cemetery

Governor Patrick Visits Granta Science Park to Cultivate Life Sciences Partnerships with UK

Lieutenant Governor Murray Visits Accurounds Headquarters

Administration and US Secretary of Homeland Security Launch Transit Security Awareness Campaign

Governor Patrick Discusses Financial Services Partnership with UK

Governor Patrick Highlights Tech Sector Partnership With UK

Governor Patrick Meets with Ambassador to UK

Lieutenant Governor Murray Celebrates Groundbreaking for Winchendon's Mylec Project

Administration Furthers International R&D Collaboration in Israel

Governor Patrick Signs Agreement With Israel to Strengthen Partnership, Encourage Collaboration Between Massachusetts and Israel Innovation Economies

Governor Patrick Meets With Prime Minister Netanyahu

Administration Announces Federal Disaster Aid for Recent Snow Storm

Governor Leads Forum on Growning Clean Energy and Green Jobs Sectors

Governor Patrick Highlights Vision for Tech Sector Partnership with Israel

Governor Patrick Visits Weizmann Institute of Science to Cultivate Life Sciences Partnerships

Administration Announces Free Program to Help Veterans and Their Families Quit Smoking

Administration Establishes Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Task Force

Administration Launces 2011 MassChallenge Start-Up Competition

Governor Patrick Urges El Al CEO to Create Direct Flight from Boston to Tel Aviv

Four Nominees to State Parole Board Announced

Massachusetts to Serve as a National Model for STEM Education Initiatives

Month of February, 2011

Governor Patrick Visits South Shore Hospital to Discuss Health Care Cost Containment Proposal

Administration Signs Legislation to Freeze Scheduled Unemployment Insurance Rate Increases

Administration Proposes Comprehensive Health Care Cost-Containment Legislation

Administration Pledges $71 Million to Build, Preserve 1,642 Housing Units

Innovation Economy Mission to Israel, UK to Focus on Jobs, Investments in Massachusetts

Diesel-Electric Commuter Rail Locomotives Announced

Governor Patrick Announces Process for Selection of Associate Justice of the SJC

Month of January, 2011

Administration Announces Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Recommendation

Administration Outlines Plan for Accountable, Effective Re-Entry and Community Supervision Program

Massachusetts 4th & 8th Graders Show Strong Performance on 2009 NAEP Science Exams

Governor Patrick Celebrates Creation of 500 Jobs at General Dynamics

Homelessness Reform Announcement

Governor Patrick Swears In Statewide Youth Council

Koutoujian Named Middlesex County Sheriff

Governor Patrick Announces Actions Following Parole Board Review

Governor Patrick Visits Dorchester School to Emphasize Education Reform