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All CategoriesMBTA fare evasion scheme uncoveredfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickMBTA Subcontractor Arrested in Connection with Alleged Biggest Fare Evasion Scheme in MBTA History Millions In Illegal Monthly Passes Allegedly Produced And Sold To Riders An... Read more...Law about unemploymentfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickResources from the Trial Court Law Library about laws, regulations, and other resources. Read more...Mass. adds 19,500 jobs in April; unemployment rate drops to 7.8%from:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today that the total unemployment rate in April was 7.8 percent, down 0.2 of a percentage point from the 8.0... Read more...RMV online: registration self-print servicefrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickMassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles Registrar Rachel Kaprielian announced that Massachusetts drivers may now complete their online duplicate registrations in real time and print... Read more...Over $1.3M in transitional employment grants announcedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickGovernor Deval Patrick announced seven Transitional Employment Grants, totaling over $1.3 million to help at-risk youth and chronically unemployed adults obtain skills training... Read more...Accelerated bridge program project in Wellesley highlightedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickGovernor Deval Patrick joined transportation officials, local legislators and construction workers at the "Heavy Lift" project in Wellesley to highlight the... Read more...Opening of nation's first large-scale wind blade testing facility celebratedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickGovernor Deval Patrick joined state and federal officials and wind industry leaders in Charlestown to celebrate the opening of the first facility in the United States capable of... Read more...Passage of anti-human trafficking legislation urgedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickSeeking to eradicate the exploitation of victims for sexual servitude and labor in Massachusetts, Attorney General Martha Coakley advocated for passage of human trafficking... Read more...Expansion of eClinicalworks Headquarters celebratedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickBuilding on the Patrick-Murray Administrations efforts to advance innovation in health information technology, Governor Deval Patrick joined representatives from eClinicalWorks... Read more...Labor and Workforce Development reports possible data breach due to computer virusfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) today reported that the Departments of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and Career Services (DCS) network, individual... Read more...What to do if you suspect your information was compromised by the Labor & Workforce data breachfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) advises that anyone who conducted business from April 19 May 13 requiring that a staff person access your file... Read more...National Foster Care Monthfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickIn honor of National Foster Care Month, the Patrick-Murray Administrations Department of Children and Families (DCF) joined the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of... Read more...Ending hate crimesfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickEnding hate crimes in our communities requires each of us to do our part. Raising awareness about hate crimes and the promotion of non-violent, tolerant attitudes are the most... Read more...Healthy employeesfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickAfter months of being cooped up in the office, were finally free to venture out into the fresh air and enjoy the warmer weather. If youre like me, though, you forget to take a... Read more...May is Older Americans Monthfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickIn Massachusetts, one-fifth of the population is sixty or older, but by 2030, more than 25% of us will be "seniors." Read more...Nearly $1B in 2011 road and bridge projects announcedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickGovernor Deval Patrick joined transportation officials, local legislators and construction workers at the Dorchester Avenue Reconstruction Project to kick off the 2011... Read more...Scam alert: bank shot goes awryfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe mailer received by someone in our office last week names Bank of America seven times, creating the impression it was from Bank of America, but it was not. It was from an... Read more...Fines against 2 gas stations for price advertising violationsfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickAs consumers continue to scour for the lowest gas prices possible as fuel costs escalate, the Patrick-Murray Administrations Division of Standards has denied appeals by two gas... Read more...YouthWorksfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickOn the heels of Governor Patrick announcing a $6 million commitment to youth summer jobs to create an estimated 3,000 jobs for at-risk youth in twenty-nine cities and towns across... Read more...Success of nation-leading residential energy efficiency loan programfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickNoting the importance of making energy efficiency upgrades affordable as the Commonwealth advances toward the Patrick-Murray Administrations nation-leading energy efficiency... Read more...Celebrate Bay State bike weekfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Patrick-Murray Administration encouraged residents to join their neighbors and try bicycling during Bay State Bike Week, a week devoted to celebrating bicycle transportation. Read more...Innovation in health care technology highlightedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickBuilding on the Patrick-Murray Administrations efforts to advance innovation in health information technology, Governor Deval Patrick addressed health care and business leaders... Read more...Last 4 regional open meeting law educational forums to be heldfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickAttorney General Martha Coakleys Office will hold the remaining four of seven regional educational forums on the Open Meeting Law throughout the state during the months of May... Read more...Bay State bike weekfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickBay State Bike Week has shattered last years record of 110 events, with over 120 events registered for 2011 and more keep on rolling in. Communities across the state are... Read more...Social innovation financing to spur innovation pursuedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickIn keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to change the way government does business, the Executive Office for Administration and Finance issued a... Read more...Gas tax collections holding steadyfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickTwo months ago, DOR published a blog post noting that price spikes in gasoline had not caused a decline in consumption. That remains true today after reviewing gasoline excise tax... Read more...State conservation land expandedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Patrick-Murray Administration advanced its unprecedented commitment to land conservation, announcing the acquisition of a stunning 843-acre parcel in Tolland that features an... Read more...Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive speciesfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickEach spring, boaters, kayakers, canoeists, and anglers all look forward to getting out on the lakes and rivers of Massachusetts to pursue their recreational interests. Before... Read more...Statement of Governor Deval Patrickfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe following is a statement of Governor Deval Patrick relative to Osama bin Laden. Read more...Children's mental health weekfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickChildrens Mental Health Week is a nationwide opportunity for all of us to learn more about the positive impact of youth development and resilience as well as understand mental... Read more...National drinking water weekfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickIts National Drinking Water Week and MWRA customers have a good reason to celebrate: our tap water quality is excellent, year in and year out. Heres why our drinking water... Read more...Bicycle friendly citiesfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickMassDOT congratulates Boston, Northampton and Somerville, which have been selected as the first cities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be recognized as Bicycle Friendly... Read more...Financial Literacy Trust Fund establishedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickGovernor Deval Patrick joined Treasurer Steve Grossman to sign H2247 "An Act Establishing a Financial Literacy Trust Fund." The bill sets up a Financial Literacy Trust... Read more...Mass. Digital Games Institute announcedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickOn April 26, 2011, Lt. Governor Murray joined President Robert E. Johnson, PhD of Becker College to announce the creation of the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI). ... Read more...Arson awareness weekfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickMay 1-7, 2011: Working together to extinguish serial arson Read more...New and amended Appeals Court Standing Ordersfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickLast week, the SJC approved two new and two amended Appeals Court Standing Orders, effective June 1, 2011. Read more...SJC order: Bar Discipline Cases extendedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe SJC's "Order Establishing a Modified Procedure for Appeals in Bar Discipline Cases," which would have expired on April 1, 2011 has been extended until April 1,... Read more...Drivers encouraged to 'Donate Life'from:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickLieutenant Governor Tim Murray and MassDOT Registrar Rachel Kaprielian have teamed up in an effort to encourage more Massachusetts residents to register as organ and tissue donors... Read more...Basic info to help deal with rising gas pricesfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickAs most consumers have noticed, gas prices are on the rise. Many factors contribute to the increases we see at the pump, including major world events. We know that high gas prices... Read more...MBTA: Where's the Bus?from:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe MBTA says finding your bus is easy. Check out the video on phone apps answering the question: Where's the bus? Read more...Economic ties with Seoul strengthenedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickContinuing its commitment to building partnerships in the global economy and creating innovation jobs, Governor Deval Patrick met with Mayor Oh Se-hoon of Seoul, South Korea in... Read more...Nominations: Superior Court & Franklin/Hampshire County Juvenile Courtfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickGovernor Deval Patrick announced the nominations of Worcester attorney Daniel M. Wrenn as Associate Justice of the Superior Court and Springfield attorney Judith J. Phillips as... Read more...Boaters cautioned about the presence of endangered right whalesfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG) urged boaters to be on the lookout for North Atlantic right whales a critically endangered species, which have begun to... Read more...Changes to area under consideration for offshore wind energy developmentfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Patrick-Murray Administration has requested that the federal government refine the area being considered for offshore wind energy development to remove from further... Read more...Consumers are encouraged to Taste Massachusettsfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickWith the spring season underway, Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Scott J. Soares reminds consumers to get a Taste of Massachusetts by visiting local... Read more...Plan to enhance vocational technical educationfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickBuilding on the Patrick-Murray Administrations efforts to close achievement gaps through promoting innovative learning strategies, Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray... Read more...Funding for health care cost containment and quality improvement efforts receivedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Patrick-Murray Administration announced that Massachusetts will receive $1 million in federal funds as part of a national initiative to promote quality, coordinated, and... Read more...To reduce incidence of underage drinking: Operation Safe Spring launchedfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickState Treasurer Steven Grossman announced the commencement of Operation Safe Spring, an enhanced intervention and enforcement effort aimed at reducing the incidence of... Read more...SJC rules in favor of MassDEP's authority to protect state watersfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickThe Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the states Clean Waters Act authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to regulate power plant water... Read more...Calories countfrom:Massachusetts Governor Deval PatrickEver wonder how many calories you consume when you grab a bite to eat? Without calorie menu labels, all we can do is guess. Most people underestimate how many calories are in the... Read more... |
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