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About Deval L. Patrick
Deval Laurdine Patrick (born July 31, 1956) is an American politician and the current Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On November 7, 2006, Patrick became the first African-American governor of Massachusetts, the second elected governor in the United States after Douglas Wilder of Virginia and the third in all, including P. B. S. Pinchback of Louisiana. He is currently the only African-American governor in the United States until March 17, 2008, when David Paterson of New York takes office. He took office on January 4, 2007. Before entering politics, Patrick worked as an attorney and businessman.
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“ These investments will ensure that we continue on the path to economic recovery by laying the foundation for long-term growth. ”
In Gov. Deval Patrick's capital plan includes $5.4 million for Springfield Union Station parking garage, $350,000 for Upper Bondsville Dam repair -
“ Investments in our water resources promotes public health and reduces energy use. ”
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“ I think we've got a remarkably strong commission. It's the right blend of talents and experience and I think they'll work well together. ”
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“ The more substantive work, the work that you and I will all be watching is the review and the approval of proposals. ”
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“ A central piece of our economic recovery strategy is ensuring that the skills of our workforce meet the evolving needs of our employers. ”
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“ We are committed to competing for every job in every corner of the commonwealth and the world. ”
In Massaachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick headed to Chile, Brazil next month for trade mission -
“ We're still in the process of evaluating the fine print, but the bill seems to conform with the general principles and features that we have discussed and agreed to. ”
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“ Thanks to our investments in innovation and infrastructure, Massachusetts is now leading the nation in energy efficiency. ”
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“ It's the new jobs that's the reason I'm here. ”
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“ If it helps get a deal, I will accept one slot parlor that is competitively bid anywhere in the commonwealth. I've been clear about that with the leadership, and I think that is the framework for an agreement on those principles. ”
In Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick offers compromise on casinos, predicts approval of expanded gambling
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Gov. Deval Patrick's capital plan includes $5.4 million for Springfield Union Station parking garage, $350,000 for Upper Bondsville Dam repair
Explore masslive.com (Oct 9 2012)
...Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, a $45 million project with multiple funding sources. BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick on Tuesday released his fiscal 2013-2017 capital investment plan, saying it continues his admini... (Read Full Article)
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Vermont ranks fifth nationally in energy efficiency
Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 3 2012)
...tive efficiency and conservation policies, Oklahoma is leading the way on energy conservation." Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick said: "We are proud to have maintained the number one spot in the nation because of ...
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UMass Amherst to build new, $85M science building
Explore Business News (Oct 3 2012)
... including $85 million for a new state of the art physical science building on the UMass Amherst campus. Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Tuesday announced the release of $607 million for capital investments in the University of...
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Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average, but many students unprepared, report shows
Explore masslive.com (Sep 20 2012)
... in state government. The report outlines the first two years of work under the so-called Vision Project, the Patrick administration’s strategic plan for public higher education in Massachusetts, and lays out the adminis... (Read Full Article)
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Mass. officials look to bridge skills gap for manufacturing sector
Explore Business News (Sep 13 2012)
...mployers are still expressing concerns about finding local workers with the right skills. Greg Bialecki, Gov. Deval Patrick’s economic affairs secretary, knows more work needs to be done to help bridge this training gap.... (Read Full Article)
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UMass campus proposed for Springfield
Explore wwlp.com (Aug 28 2012)
...ntown area. Representatives Sean Curran and Benjamin Swan, both Springfield Democrats, have been meeting with Governor Deval Patrick on a possible satellite campus in the old federal building on Main Street, which is cur...
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Gov. Deval Patrick signs $1.5 billion transportation bill
Explore masslive.com (Aug 10 2012)
...ate and federal funds to assist road, bridge and rail projects in the state. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has given final approval to a $1.5 billion bond bill that will allocate state and federal funds ...
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MA officials announce grants for cities
... intensive English language instruction for students in the state's most financially strapped cities.  Gov. Deval Patrick's office said Monday that the grants are part of the administration's Gateway Cities Education A... (Read Full Article)
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Mass. is first state to receive U.S. funds for electronic medical records
Explore Business News (Aug 6 2012)
...h information exchange designed to support secure sharing of patients' electronic medical records (EMR). Gov. Deval Patrick was expected to announce the funding Friday, State House News Service reported. Orion Health Nor...
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Northampton Economic Development Advisory Commission discusses goals at 1st meeting
Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2012)
...z’ commission. Marrocco helped bring in $15 million in new tax revenues to Greenfield and met often with Gov. Deval Patrick’s economic team to keep Greenfield abreast of what was going on in the rest of the state. “It’s ... (Read Full Article)
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MA loses business-friendly ranking
Explore wwlp.com (Jul 11 2012)
...nks Massachusetts first in access to capital and third in education. The results are a disappointment for the Patrick Administration, which believed Massachusetts was poised to take the top spot. So, this yearâs poor r...
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MA Gov. signs education evaluation bill
Explore wwlp.com (Jun 29 2012)
...rmance is the main factor considered when a school faces staffing decisions. BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill into law that will ensure a teacher's evaluated job performance is the main fa... (Read Full Article)
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Mass. businesses, individuals to get $57M in health rebates
Explore Business News (Jun 26 2012)
...t have to provide rebates. “This is real money back into the pockets of small businesses and consumers,” Gov. Deval Patrick said in a statement. “I am proud of the cost containment work my administration has accomplished... (Read Full Article)
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Four companies to get $1.3M in Mass.-Israel grants
Explore Mass High Tech Business News (Jun 20 2012)
...assachusetts Innovation Economy Partnership Mission, a 10-day trade mission in March 2011. During the mission Governor Patrick and Shalom Simhon, Israeli Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor, signed a memorandum of unde...
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UMass Law School wins provisional accreditation
Explore masslive.com (Jun 13 2012)
... If the school complies with ABA standards for the next three years, it will receive full accreditation. Gov. Deval Patrick called the ABA's announcement a "great day for UMass." The state's first public law school, form...
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