Massachusetts' unemployment rate falls below 8% for first time in 2 years

UMass search committee whittles list of candidates for president to about 10 | masslive.com

Union calls on Baystate Health to reconsider layoffs

UMass' growing cost of debt making it difficult to invest in faculty, projects, new president Robert Caret says

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals

Massachusetts lawmakers juggle concerns over MBTA fare hikes, regional equity

Patrick administration plans $10.1 billion in capital projects over 5 year period

Proposed 64% cut in anti-gang program catches some Massachusetts legislators off-guard

Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo says economic development legislation will be one of his next priorities

UMass dean Stephen Crosby named by Gov. Deval Patrick to chair Gaming Commission

Articles from State House News Service

1. Panel named for reviewing public-private partnerships on Massachusetts transportation infastructure projects Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2013) Transportation The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that Gov. Deval Patrick appointed four members for two-year terms. They are former Congressman John Olver, of Amherst; Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists President Joseph Dorant, of Saugus; MassDOT Board member Alan Macdonald, of Winchester; and Valmo Ventures Chair and CEO Valerie Mosley, of Weston. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Robert DeLeo   Amherst

2. Proposed 64% cut in anti-gang program catches some Massachusetts legislators off-guard Explore masslive.com (Apr 19 2012) The House Ways and Means Committee budget released last week recommends funding the so-called Sen. Charles E. Shannon Community Safety Initiative at $2 million, it’s lowest level since the start of the recent recession, and down from $5.5 million this fiscal year. The Ways and Means budget also wipes out a separate $10 million program, backed by the governor, aimed at combating youth violence. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

3. Massachusetts lawmakers juggle concerns over MBTA fare hikes, regional equity Explore masslive.com (Apr 9 2012) Transportation When Rep. Michael Finn, D-West Springfield, raised concerns that the Springfield regional transit authority is also looking at raising fares and cutting service without momentum for a state bailout, Davey said he has directed his staff to try to find $500,000 to $700,000 in one-time funds that could be used in Springfield to offset cuts. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Massport   West Springfield   Springfield

4. UMass dean Stephen Crosby named by Gov. Deval Patrick to chair Gaming Commission Explore masslive.com (Dec 13 2011) Gov. Deval L. Patrick today introduced Stephen Crosby, a former leading aide for two Republican governors, as the chairman of the fledgling Massachusetts Gaming Commission. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Chicopee

5. Patrick administration plans $10.1 billion in capital projects over 5 year period Explore masslive.com (Nov 17 2011) The Patrick administration’s plan totals $10.1 billion, with $1.9 billion allocated for spending in fiscal 2012, which began on July 1, and significant investments in public higher education facilities. According to the plan, administration officials applied a 3 percent revenue growth projection to fiscal 2013. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Greenfield Community College

6. Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo says economic development legislation will be one of his next priorities Explore masslive.com (Nov 17 2011) Speaking at the annual Retailers Association of Massachusetts meeting, DeLeo said with casino gambling done, it was time to think about other ways to boost economic development – the state’s jobless rate held at 7.3 percent in October. He did not offer any specifics, but said it was a top priority when the Legislature returns in January. He said he was talking to business leaders and retailers to get their input. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Chicopee   The Republican

7. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals Explore masslive.com (Nov 9 2011) Education According to a list provided by the administration, the gateway cities in Massachusetts are Brockton, Chelsea, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Springfield, Taunton, Westfield and Worcester. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

8. UMass' growing cost of debt making it difficult to invest in faculty, projects, new president Robert Caret says Explore masslive.com (Aug 17 2011) Education The growing cost of covering debt is crowding out the ability of the University of Massachusetts’ five campuses to invest in faculty, staff and other projects and is driving up tuition and fees for students, UMass president Robert Caret said Wednesday. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Jack Wilson

9. Union calls on Baystate Health to reconsider layoffs Explore masslive.com (Aug 9 2011) Health Care “Massachusetts has expanded and enhanced healthcare for our residents which we applaud – but the Commonwealth is not paying for these commitments,” Mark R. Tolosky, president and CEO of Baystate Health, said in the statement. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Greenfield

10. Massachusetts' unemployment rate falls below 8% for first time in 2 years Explore masslive.com (May 19 2011) Massachusetts employers added 19,500 jobs in April and the state’s jobless rate dipped below 8 percent for the first time in two years. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

11. UMass search committee whittles list of candidates for president to about 10 | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (Dec 16 2010) Education The field of candidates to replace outgoing UMass President Jack M. Wilson has been whittled to about 10 after the search committee met for over three hours Thursday to discuss its next move. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Robert Caret

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