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    1. Farms in Western Massachusetts win state grants for environmental improvements

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      Farms in Western Massachusetts win state grants for environmental improvements

      A total of 33 farms across the state shared in $375,000 in state grants for funding environmental improvements on farms.

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    2. Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average, but many students unprepared, report shows

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      The report is the first comprehensive look at where the state’s public higher education system stands in comparison to other states on a number of key indicators.

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      Mentions:   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    3. Boston conference promotes potential of new computing center, high-speed Internet in Western Massachusetts

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      Boston conference promotes potential of new computing center, high-speed Internet in Western Massachusetts

      U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says government investments in Western Massachusetts are creating long-term opportunities for economic development.

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    4. Gov. Deval Patrick proposes unifying Massachusetts community colleges under statewide system

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      Gov. Deval Patrick proposes unifying Massachusetts community colleges under statewide system Patrick said community colleges are important for boosting Massachusetts' economy by educating workers and students to fill empty jobs. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    5. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick awards grants to boost cultural attractions

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      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick awards grants to boost cultural attractions Grants went to the Springfield Museums, the Northampton Community Music Center, the Holyoke Public Library, and the Old Sturbridge Village. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    6. Massachusetts Senate approves casino gambling, including 1 for Western Mass.

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      Gov. Deval Patrick said he fundamentally supports the bill, but needs to see it when it reaches his desk; he also said he supports a casino for Western Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

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    7. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick offers compromise on casinos, predicts approval of expanded gambling

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      Earlier this month, the governor said casinos were not a high priority. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun

    8. Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Orange win grants for stations to charge electric cars

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      The communities in Western Massachusetts received state grants and will own the stations. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick

    9. Massachusetts brings in $723 million more in taxes than projected

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      Tax collections appear strong enough to hold a sales tax holiday next month. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    10. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs $30.6 billion state budget

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      The budget includes a rider that would effectively nullify a disputed $65 million cut in state aid to cities and towns. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    11. Massachusetts legislature OKs $200 million for road repairs

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      Most communities will see their funding rise by 29 percent. (Read Full Article)

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    12. Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy

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      After a speech, Patrick said he is optimistic about reaching an agreement to legalize casinos. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    13. Gov. Deval Patrick to unveil budget cuts to cities and towns in Western Massachusetts

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      Gov. Deval Patrick to unveil budget cuts to cities and towns in Western Massachusetts The president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation said local officials should expect a 5 percent reduction in local aid. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts Municipal Association

    14. Finalists named for new president for UMass

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      Finalists named for new president for UMass Trustees of the University of Massachusetts today may vote to appoint a new president to replace Jack M. Wilson (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MIT   University of Massachusetts   Robert L. Caret

    15. Massachusetts Speaker Robert DeLeo wants to revive casinos proposal; Gov. Deval Patrick says it's not a top priority

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      Massachusetts Speaker Robert DeLeo wants to revive casinos proposal; Gov. Deval Patrick says it's not a top priority DeLeo also pledged to cut the costs of health insurance for cities and towns and eradicate patronage in state government. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun

    16. Gov. Deval Patrick swears in Richard Sullivan of Westfield as the state's new energy and environmental secretary

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      Gov. Deval Patrick swears in Richard Sullivan of Westfield as the state's new energy and environmental secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr., the former mayor of Westfield, said he never dreamed he would ascend to such a high post in state government. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Maine   Deval L. Patrick   Bates College

    17. Gov. Deval Patrick cuts Massachusetts legislators' pay by about $300

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      Gov. Deval Patrick cuts Massachusetts legislators' pay by about $300 The 0.5% decrease reflects the pay cut taken by the average Massachusetts household over the past 2 years. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    18. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick prepares $1.5 billion in cuts to balance budget

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      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick prepares $1.5 billion in cuts to balance budget Patrick said it is important for the University of Massachusetts to continue to expand its presence in Springfield. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Vermont   University of Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    19. Massachusetts alcohol sales tax cut seen as rebuke

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      Massachusetts alcohol sales tax cut seen as rebuke Approval of Question 1 will strip $110 million a year in revenues from state government. (Read Full Article)

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    20. Roderick Ireland, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court chief justice nominee, praises hometown Springfield at introduction

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      Roderick Ireland, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court chief justice nominee, praises hometown Springfield at introduction Ireland, a graduate of Classical High School, would become the court's 1st black chief justice. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick   W. Mitt Romney

    21. Deval Patrick rides huge margins in cities to win Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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      Deval Patrick rides huge margins in cities to win Massachusetts gubernatorial election Patrick beat Republican challenger Charlie Baker decisively, with independent Tim Cahill far behind. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick   Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

    22. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wants to continue to give back to the state

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      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wants to continue to give back to the state He said he will serve a full second term if he beats Republican Charles Baker in the gubernatorial race. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Harvard   Deval L. Patrick

    23. PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses

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      PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses The 10 buses will come with diesel-fueled engines with electric motors. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

    24. PVTA gets $6.2 million for new vehicles

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      PVTA gets $6.2 million for new vehicles The Pioneer Valley Regional Transit Authority won $6.2 million federal grant to replace old vehicles. (Read Full Article)

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