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  1. Articles mentioning both West Springfield and Governor Deval L. Patrick

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    1. Massachusetts legislative leaders propose to increase gas, cigarette taxes to finance transportation improvements | masslive

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 3 2013)

      Massachusetts legislative leaders propose to increase gas, cigarette taxes to finance transportation improvements | masslive ...assachusetts is not ignored," Smola said. "We want to make sure we are not forgotten." Sen. James T. Welch, D-West Springfield, said he understands the need for increased revenues and the plan is certainly much more mode... (Read Full Article)

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

    2. $400 million overhaul of Interstate 91 hovers over planned casinos in Springfield, West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 1 2013)

      $400 million overhaul of Interstate 91 hovers over planned casinos in Springfield, West Springfield ...ject, but financing still needs to be secured. No schedule for design or construction has been released. Gov. Deval L. Patrick touted the project when he filed $19 billion transportation bond bill earlier this month. Roy... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    3. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby says casinos will be judged on impact over decades, not speed

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 19 2013)

      Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby says casinos will be judged on impact over decades, not speed ... the merits of each proposal forwarded, he said. On another issue, Crosby said the state Legislature and Gov. Deval L. Patrick “went out of their way to insulate us from any political interference,” regarding anyone havi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   West Springfield

    4. State Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard Sullivan to present $4 million tornado relief grant to West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 23 2012)

      ... grant to the city of West Springfield at a ceremony this morning at the corner of Main and Memorial streets. WEST SPRINGFIELD — State Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard K. Sullivan will present a $4 mill... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    5. Eastern States Exposition honored with two awards for being an outstanding Massachusetts tourism destination

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 1 2012) Tourism

      Eastern States Exposition honored with two awards for being an outstanding Massachusetts tourism destination ...ssachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, and hosted by Eastern States Exposition, featured remarks from Gov. Deval Patrick, Lieutenant Gov. Tim Murray, Sen. Eileen Donaghue and Rep. Sarah Peake, co-chairwomen of the Joi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    6. Legislators approve more than $60 million for transportation projects in Western Massachusetts | masslive

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2012) Transportation

      Legislators approve more than $60 million for transportation projects in Western Massachusetts | masslive ...llion for building the Ware River Valley rail trail from the Ware River to the Gilbertville Covered Bridge. • West Springfield: $500,000 for new traffic signals and related work in on Elm Street at Westfield Street. • We... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    7. CSX railroad agrees to accelerate Route 20 railroad bridge construction, West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger says

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 5 2012) Transportation

      CSX railroad agrees to accelerate Route 20 railroad bridge construction, West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger says ...gion and the commonwealth. Questions regarding the project plans and status should be directed to MassDOT and West Springfield.” Now that the method of construction has been agreed upon, Neffinger said architects for the... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    8. Gov. Deval Patrick announces $520000 in new Massachusetts tornado relief

      Explore masslive.com (May 1 2012)

      Gov. Deval Patrick announces $520000 in new Massachusetts tornado relief ...n track.” The funding targets the tornado-impacted area of Agawam, Brimfield, Monson, Springfield, Westfield, West Springfield, Wilbraham, Southbridge and Sturbridge. This story will be updated later today with more info... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   West Springfield

    9. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick proposes $25 million in new funding to aid ...

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      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick proposes $25 million in new funding to aid ... ...responsible for the HomeBASE program. Many families in the program are currently living at the Quality Inn in West Springfield while they wait for housing. Some of the people living at the hotel are from left, 3 year old... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    10. Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012) Energy

      Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger ...and other customers in Western Massachusetts including Amherst, Agawam, Greenfield, Ludlow, Springfield and West Springfield. NSTAR, based in Boston, has electric customers in 81 communities and gas customers in 51 com... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Northeast Utilities   West Springfield

    11. Employers fear community colleges run from Boston

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 6 2012) Education

      Employers fear community colleges run from Boston ...t is working so well?” It’s a change a lot of employers across Western Massachusetts are asking now that Gov. Deval L. Patrick has proposed unifying all the community colleges under a statewide administration. To help in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield Technical Community College   Greenfield Community College

    12. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick calls for new laws to reduce crime, boost job training, overhaul health care

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 23 2012)

      ...ublican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Deval Patrick 112211.jpg Deval L. Patrick BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick called for new laws Monday night to reduce crime... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    13. Massachusetts awards $660K to 'innovation schools'

      Explore masshightech.com (Aug 31 2011) Education

      ...School, Revere, $60,000 • Springfield Renaissance School, Springfield, $50,000 • 21st Century Skills Academy, West Springfield, $25,000 • Chandler Magnet School, Worcester, $50,000 • Woodland Academy, Worcester, $50,000 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield Renaissance School

    14. 6 Western Massachusetts schools named Innovation Schools by Gov. Deval Patrick

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 13 2011) Education

      ...ne course offerings. The six, located in Greenfield, Springfield, West Springfield, Monson and the Quaboag Regional School District, were among nine named as innovation schools Tuesday by Gov. Deval L. Patrick.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    15. Emergency spending measures proposed by Gov. Patrick to help Western Massachusetts communities begin rebuilding from tornado destruction

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 6 2011)

      Emergency spending measures proposed by Gov. Patrick to help Western Massachusetts communities begin rebuilding from tornado destruction ... $100,000 to relief efforts in Western Massachusetts. Richard B. Collins, president and CEO of United Bank of West Springfield announced the bank will allocated up to $100,000 to relief efforts in Western Massachusetts.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Big Y Foods   West Springfield

    16. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT

      Explore From the EDC (Apr 7 2011)

      WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT ...tive Sean Curran (D- Springfield). The Legislative delegation expressed their appreciation to both Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary of the EOHED, Gregory Bialecki, for their ongoing commitment to an agenda of econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    17. Pioneer Valley-grown V-One Vodka is growing into the Boston market | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2010)

      Pioneer Valley-grown V-One Vodka is growing into the Boston market | masslive.com ...tts Gov. Deval L. Patrick a bottle of V-One during the governor's visit to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield on Sunday evening. Share Tweet 0 Comments HADLEY – Last month, V-One Vodka creator Paul J. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    18. 2010 Business Market Show: Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield urges: Look, buy local

      Explore masslive.com (May 3 2010) Education

      2010 Business Market Show: Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield urges: Look, buy local ...ded to have Baker speak after hearing recently from his fellow candidates in the gubernatorial campaign. Gov. Deval L. Patrick, a Democrat, spoke at the Outlook luncheon in February, while state Treasurer Timothy Cahill,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual Center

    19. Chambers hear pitch on gambling - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 29 2010) Education

      ...f elected and administration officials to speak during the daylong event. State Sen. Stephen J. Buoniconti, D-West Springfield, was the host. The casino bill, approved 120-37 in the House earlier this month, should creat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce

    20. Budget forum focuses on tourism, housing

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 18 2009) Education , Tourism

      ...rism, Litton said. G. Wayne McCary, president and chief executive officer of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, told Bialecki that the bureau is critical to the exposition's existence. "We can't function ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Six Flags New England

    21. Mass. lawmakers allocate $500,000 to save Holyoke Soldiers' Home outpatient clinic

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 19 2009) Health Care

      ...ugh possibly with some service reductions. Rep. Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke, and Sen. Stephen J. Buoniconti, D-West Springfield, also co-sponsored the $500,000 for the Soldiers Home. Patrick cut $894,000 for the outpatien... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    22. Efforts to trim Massachusetts sales tax to 3 percent and eliminate alcohol sales tax gain steam

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 18 2009) Education , Health Care

      ... Aug. 1, the same time the sales tax was increased from 5 percent to 6.25 percent. State legislators and Gov. Deval L. Patrick approved the tax increases to raise money for state services during a fiscal crisis. Howell a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    23. 10 legislators pledge not to support expanded gambling unless bill includes casino for Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2009) Education

      ... the document included Reps. Peter V. Kocot, D-Northampton, John W. Scibak, D-South Hadley, James T. Welch, D-West Springfield, Rosemary Sandlin, D-Agawam and Aaron Saunders, chief of staff for Sen. Gale D. Candaras, D-... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   West Springfield

    24. Meal, room taxes rising

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2009) Education , Tourism

      ...meals. Eleven communities in Western Massachusetts, including Amherst, Chicopee, Northampton, Springfield and West Springfield, adopted the 0.75 percent meals tax. Thursday is the earliest the new tax can take effect for... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

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