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FY2011 budget signed

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Delivering his fourth responsibly balanced budget, Governor Deval Patrick signed a $27.6 billion Fiscal Year 2011 spending plan. The budget includes $457 million in cuts to manage...

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Chronic disease in Mass.: the big picture

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Chapter seven of “The Health of Massachusetts” highlights the work of the Department’s Bureau of Community Health Access and Promotion. The bureau is primarily responsible for...

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MassDOT flagger savings

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The flagger regulation gives MassDOT the flexibility to control the work zone by determining the appropriate number of police details or flaggers working on a project based on...

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Drew Johnson: Inspiring a Lifestyle of Service to Others, in the 48 Contiguous States

48 states in 48 weeks, volunteering in organizations big and small. Drew decided that among his favorite things were traveling and helping others, so he decided to set out on a...

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MBTA: faster, easier parking

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The MBTA announced a simpler system for parking lot payments that will allow everyone from daily commuters to visitors to use their mobile phones and an online account to pay for...

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State environmental officials discuss catch & release of white shark

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

With the weekend sighting of a white shark in Massachusetts coastal waters, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles joined state biologists at the New England...

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Effort to boost energy efficiency in state buildings

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Join officials of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and its Enterprise Energy Management System (EEMS) contractor EnerNOC Inc., on a tour of state-owned buildings and...

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Division of Health Care Finance and Policy's 50+ report

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As you may know, Massachusetts employers continue to be national leaders in providing health insurance to their workers. According to our 2009 Massachusetts Employer Survey, 76%...

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MassDOT safety messages go digital

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

MassDOT has partnered with five Outdoor Advertising companies currently participating in MassDOT’s Office of Outdoor Advertising Digital Advertising Pilot Program. All five...

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The why of social media

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

By now you know that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is heavily involved with social media. We tweet, blog, friend and follow. We have 10 blogs that received over 58,000 hits in...

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$40 million bridge investment highlighted in Gill-Montague

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's Massachusetts Works program promoting job growth and long-term economic recovery, Governor Deval Patrick joined Congressman...

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MassDOT airport projects underway

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The construction season is underway across the Commonwealth at the 37 public-use general aviation airports. This is a very busy and important time of year for MassDOT Aeronautics...

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No sales tax due on yard sale items

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Revenue has just posted on its homepage a humorous and informative video on the question of whether items sold at a yard sale are taxable under the state's...

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Risk-free fun for the 4th and the summer

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

It's time for parades, fireworks, barbecues, picnics, beaches, boating, vacations and a whole lot more. To take advantage of the summer, you’ll need to do some planning...

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Medicare beneficiaries cautioned of potential scams

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Attorney General Martha Coakley cautioned Medicare beneficiaries to be aware of potential scams that could arise in connection with the $250 rebate check being issued by Medicare....

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Massport, Worcester Airport deal completed

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Port Authority and the City of Worcester signed an agreement on the transfer of Worcester Regional Airport. The transfer is mandated as part of the landmark...

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Pedal & Park cages are now open at Alewife and Forest Hills

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

"Pedal & Park" is the name of MBTA secured bike cages to offer a healthy option for commuters using public transportation. Increasingly popular Pedal & Park...

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Consumers can play a role in transforming the Health Care Delivery System

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

I spend a lot of time talking about the Massachusetts health care delivery system, mostly to researchers, legislators, employers, advocates, and the like, but rarely do I have the...

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Seeking information on the Street View Project

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Following reports that vehicles from the “Google Street View Project” have been collecting payload data from WiFi networks, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and...

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Ground broken on Springfield Data Center

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to leading the way in information technology, Governor Deval Patrick today joined Congressman Richard Neal,...

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Reconstruction of historic Longfellow Bridge

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's Massachusetts Works program to promote job growth and long-term economic recovery, Governor Deval Patrick today announced that...

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$189.9 Million in resources to create, preserve new rental homes

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's ongoing commitment to boost affordable housing production, create jobs and foster economic growth, Governor Deval Patrick today...

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Latest job & unemployment estimates for local labor markets

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that unemployment rates were lower in May than in April in eleven of the Commonwealth's twenty-two labor...

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Summer energy-savings ideas

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

It's time to make sure you're ready for hot weather and think about any energy-saving steps you can take now to both reduce your energy use this summer and also save...

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Major milestone for South Coast rail reached

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to the South Coast Rail economic development and transportation project, the Massachusetts Department of...

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Accelerated bridge program investment in Neponset River Bridge

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's Massachusetts Works program promoting job growth and long-term economic recovery, Governor Deval Patrick joined local leaders...

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Gulf oil spill disaster volunteers

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Information for those who would like to VOLUNTEER in the Gulf States in response to the massive Oil Spill Disaster. (Please be patient as over 20,000 people have signed up with...

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MassDOT traffic safety reminder: 'Move Over'

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The "Move Over" law, which took effect in March 2009, is meant to help protect police, firefighters, paramedics, tow truck drivers, and all roadside emergency and...

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Reforms of auto insurance lead to most affordable rates in the country

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Two years after the reform of the auto insurance marketplace by the Patrick-Murray Administration, Massachusetts has the most affordable rates in the country, according to InsWeb...

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Employers: apply for federal funding to reduce insurance cost for retirees

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Patrick-Murray Administration urged Massachusetts employers to consider applying for newly available federal funding that will help them reduce the cost of providing health...

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Completion of investigation into claims of falsification of EMT training records

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Patrick-Murray Administration announced the results of an ongoing investigation into the falsification of training records required for the recertification of emergency...

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Your money matters

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

It is amazing how fast money dwindles away without you even realizing it. Fortunately, there are some suggestions you can take advantage of on a daily, weekly, monthly, and even...

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Your money matters: creating a budget

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Establishing a budget is not only important to keep track of your current finances, it also helps you plan for the future. Creating a budget is relatively simple. The hard part...

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Mass. 3rd in the nation in private sector job growth in May

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Did you hear the good news we reported? Preliminary job estimates for May count 15,800 new jobs added this month - including 7,000 in the private sector. And, that 7,000 figure...

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FMAP Funds: critical to health care & our economy

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Federal legislation that extends "FMAP" funding was delayed. Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) are used to determine the amount of "Federal matching...

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Farmers' markets in bloom

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

While many markets opened in May, lots more are opening over the next few weeks.

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State scientists to study seafloor as part of EPA ocean research project

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's first-in-the-nation ocean management strategy, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary (EEA) Ian Bowles announced a team of...

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Be on the lookout for mosquitoes

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

If you don't feel like swatting these pesky and potentially dangerous insects all summer long, remember these tips to help you and your family avoid as many mosquito bites as...

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Lenders, community groups, government work toward improvements in mortgage modification process

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

A consortium of mortgage lenders, community group leaders, and state and federal government officials are moving forward on initiatives that would make the mortgage modification...

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Unemployment rate holds at 9.2%, jobs added

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today that preliminary job estimates for May count 3,182,400 jobs in Massachusetts with 15,800 jobs added this...

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Public invited to review and comment on Common Core State Standards

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

State education officials are urging educators, parents and other stakeholders to review the latest drafts of the Common Core State Standards, and have pledged not to adopt them...

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Bond Sale June 18th & 21st

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The State Treasurer’s Office announced that it will be selling Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Obligation Bonds on Friday, June 18th and Monday June 21st to individual...

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Fire safety topic of the month: summer safety

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Summer is meant to be an enjoyable time of the year. Keep these safety tips in mind so that you and your family can have a safe and happy summer!

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Worldwide Elder Abuse Awareness Day

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Protective Services Program at the Executive Office of Elder Affairs confirmed nearly 5,000 cases of elder abuse in Massachusetts...

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Don't swim in the Fells

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Summer is here and with the warm weather, people head to the local swimming hole to beat the heat. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority wants to remind residents that...

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Atlantic states offshore wind consortium

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and the governors of 10 East Coast states recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formally establishes an Atlantic Offshore...

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MWRA mails annual water quality report

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. The report is required by the federal Safe...

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Biomass sustainability and carbon policy study released

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The use of sustainably harvested forest biomass to replace oil heat would likely begin to yield benefits in greenhouse gas emissions reduction in as little as five years, but...

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Farmers' market season

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Scott Soares marked the start of the Massachusetts farmers' market season by recognizing 16 new markets opening across...

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Keeping your personal information private

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As new technologies emerge on a daily basis, it is important to always keep your personal information secure. Every so often an organization is hacked or breached and information...

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