Fifth Reporting Period Citizens Update - September 2010

Download the entire Citizens' Update in PDF format. This update covers the fifth reporting period from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.

A message from Governor Deval Patrick on ARRA's impact on the Commonwealth this past quarter.

A summary of the Recovery Act as of September 30, 2010.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides educators with the exciting and unprecedented opportunity to address some of the most pressing challenges in our public education system and invest in the future of the Commonwealth.

ARRA funds are being invested in road, bridge and transit projects that will both create jobs today and provide long-term benefits for tomorrow.

Human Service funded projects assist disadvantaged populations to secure or retain employment, provide resources to support and expand local public health infrastructure, and deliver a range of resources for families hardest hit by the recession.

ARRA is supporting our efforts to remain a national leader in clean and renewable energy. We are increasingrenewable energy usage, including updating our practices at water treatment plants and other public buildings, as well as providing rebates to private companies for commercial solar installations.

Federal funds have helped maintain our public safety personnel, ensuring the safety of our communities by helping cities and towns retain police officers and firefighters.

Since January 2009, ARRA housing grants continue to support investments in our communities, including low-incomehousing projects, homelessness prevention, community services, and weatherization.

ARRA funds have been invested in workforce development programs, helping unemployed Massachusetts residents hone their job search skills and train for new opportunities.

In addition to the $6.6 billion in Recovery Act funds flowing through stategovernment agencies, billions of dollars -roughly one-third of the total ARRAbenefits to Massachusetts - have been awarded to non-state agencies directlyfrom the federal government, including private companies, non-profit organizations, municipalities, and quasi-government agencies.

A table showing a summary of all jobs data Massachusetts has collected from state agencies.