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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts brings in $723 million more in taxes than projected

Finalists named for new president for UMass

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs $30.6 billion state budget

Articles from Dan Ring, The Republican

1. Farms in Western Massachusetts win state grants for environmental improvements Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2012) Massachusetts News A total of 33 farms across the state shared in $375,000 in state grants for funding environmental improvements on farms. (Read Full Article)

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2. Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average, but many students unprepared, report shows Explore masslive.com (Sep 20 2012) Massachusetts News 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. (Read Full Article)

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3. Boston conference promotes potential of new computing center, high-speed Internet in Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2012) Massachusetts News U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says government investments in Western Massachusetts are creating long-term opportunities for economic development. (Read Full Article)

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4. Gov. Deval Patrick proposes unifying Massachusetts community colleges under statewide system Explore masslive.com (Jan 23 2012) Massachusetts News Patrick said community colleges are important for boosting Massachusetts' economy by educating workers and students to fill empty jobs. (Read Full Article)

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5. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick awards grants to boost cultural attractions Explore masslive.com (Nov 17 2011) Massachusetts News Grants went to the Springfield Museums, the Northampton Community Music Center, the Holyoke Public Library, and the Old Sturbridge Village. (Read Full Article)

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6. Massachusetts Senate approves casino gambling, including 1 for Western Mass. Explore masslive.com (Oct 13 2011) Massachusetts News 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 Explore masslive.com (Jul 28 2011) Massachusetts News Earlier this month, the governor said casinos were not a high priority. (Read Full Article)

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8. Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Orange win grants for stations to charge electric cars Explore masslive.com (Jul 22 2011) Massachusetts News The communities in Western Massachusetts received state grants and will own the stations. (Read Full Article)

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9. Massachusetts brings in $723 million more in taxes than projected Explore masslive.com (Jul 19 2011) Massachusetts News Tax collections appear strong enough to hold a sales tax holiday next month. (Read Full Article)

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10. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs $30.6 billion state budget Explore masslive.com (Jul 11 2011) Massachusetts News The budget includes a rider that would effectively nullify a disputed $65 million cut in state aid to cities and towns. (Read Full Article)

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11. Massachusetts legislature OKs $200 million for road repairs Explore masslive.com (Apr 9 2011) Massachusetts News 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 Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Massachusetts News After a speech, Patrick said he is optimistic about reaching an agreement to legalize casinos. (Read Full Article)

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13. Gov. Deval Patrick to unveil budget cuts to cities and towns in Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) The president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation said local officials should expect a 5 percent reduction in local aid. (Read Full Article)

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14. Finalists named for new president for UMass Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2011) Massachusetts News Trustees of the University of Massachusetts today may vote to appoint a new president to replace Jack M. Wilson (Read Full Article)

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15. Massachusetts Speaker Robert DeLeo wants to revive casinos proposal; Gov. Deval Patrick says it's not a top priority Explore masslive.com (Jan 5 2011) DeLeo also pledged to cut the costs of health insurance for cities and towns and eradicate patronage in state government. (Read Full Article)

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16. Gov. Deval Patrick swears in Richard Sullivan of Westfield as the state's new energy and environmental secretary Explore masslive.com (Jan 5 2011) 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)

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17. Gov. Deval Patrick cuts Massachusetts legislators' pay by about $300 Explore masslive.com (Jan 3 2011) The 0.5% decrease reflects the pay cut taken by the average Massachusetts household over the past 2 years. (Read Full Article)

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18. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick prepares $1.5 billion in cuts to balance budget Explore masslive.com (Dec 24 2010) Patrick said it is important for the University of Massachusetts to continue to expand its presence in Springfield. (Read Full Article)

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19. Massachusetts alcohol sales tax cut seen as rebuke Explore masslive.com (Nov 7 2010) 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 Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2010) Ireland, a graduate of Classical High School, would become the court's 1st black chief justice. (Read Full Article)

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21. Deval Patrick rides huge margins in cities to win Massachusetts gubernatorial election Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2010) Patrick beat Republican challenger Charlie Baker decisively, with independent Tim Cahill far behind. (Read Full Article)

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22. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wants to continue to give back to the state Explore masslive.com (Oct 25 2010) He said he will serve a full second term if he beats Republican Charles Baker in the gubernatorial race. (Read Full Article)

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23. PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2010) The 10 buses will come with diesel-fueled engines with electric motors. (Read Full Article)

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24. PVTA gets $6.2 million for new vehicles Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2010) The Pioneer Valley Regional Transit Authority won $6.2 million federal grant to replace old vehicles. (Read Full Article)

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