Governor Patrick Releases Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2013
Governor Deval Patrick today filed his Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) budget recommendation, a balanced and fiscally responsible plan that reflects the Governor's unprecedented commitment to education, health care, creating jobs and other key priorities that support long-term job growth and prosperity and will continue to accelerate the Commonwealth's economic recovery.
Governor Patrick's Call For Unified Community College System Receives Support From Mayor Menino And Business Leaders
Governor Deval Patrick today received support from Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and leaders from Massachusetts’ business and education sectors for his proposal for a unified community college system, which he announced in last night’s State of the Commonwealth address.
Construction Company Pays $2.3 Million to Resolve Fraudulent Overbilling In The Renovation Of Logan Airport
BOSTON – A California-based construction company has paid an additional $2.3 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false and inflated invoices to the Massachusetts Port Authority (“Massport”) during the renovation of Logan International Airport, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today. This amount is in addition to the $1 million paid by URS Corporation (“URS”) to Massport prior to this litigation.
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.8%
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today that the total unemployment rate was 6.8 percent, down 0.2 of a percentage point from the November rate of 7.0 percent, and well below the national rate of 8.5 percent. It is the lowest monthly rate since December of 2008. The preliminary December estimates show a decrease of 6,200 jobs in Massachusetts, for a total of 3,234,500 jobs.
Massachusetts First State In The Nation To Pursue 'Pay For Success' Social Innovation Contracts
Commonwealth to seek performance-based investments to spur innovative solutions to social issues, achieve better outcomes and save money.
Mortgage And Foreclosure Complaints Quadruple At AG's Office
Now Ranks First in Number of Requests for Assistance to AG’s Office and Mediation Programs. Mortgage and foreclosure related complaints have quadrupled over the past two years to become the number one reason consumers contacted the Attorney General’s Office for assistance in 2011, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today during a speech before the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Kerry, Brown, Tsongas, Keating: Massachusetts Wins $5 Mil For Bike Paths, Trolley Expansion
Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, along Congressmen Niki Tsongas and William Keating, today announced that Massachusetts will receive $4,994,509 to improve bike paths and trolley service in the national parks in Lowell and Cape Cod.
Mastalerz & Williams: Co-UMass Athletes Of The Week The duo will be honored at the Sports Luncheon on Wednesday.
AMHERST, Mass. - Redshirt-sophomore guard Chaz Williams of the men's basketball team and freshman Steve Mastalerz of the hockey team have been named Co-UMass Athletes of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday.
AG Coakley: Utility Customers Should be Compensated for Inadequate Storm Responses
Working With Legislature To Ensure That All Storm Response Penalties Paid By Utilities Be Credited Directly To Customers.
Gonzalez, Brewer, Dempsey Announce Consensus On Fiscal Year 2013 Revenue Forecast
Secretary of Administration and Finance Jay Gonzalez, Senator Stephen M. Brewer, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and Representative Brian S. Dempsey, chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means today announced consensus on the Fiscal Year 2013 tax revenue forecast.
Chicopee Internet Cafe Owner, Business Partner and Corporation Arraigned for Operating an Illegal Slot Parlor
SPRINGFIELD - The owner of “Cafeno’s” Internet café in Chicopee, his business partner, and their corporation have been arraigned on charges of operating an illegal slot parlor, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today.
New Guide for Parents and Guardians of Teen Drivers Distributed at RMV Branches
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey today joined Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian to announce the availability of a new guide to optimize the 40-hours of supervised driving teens are required to complete under parental supervision prior to receiving their license.
Governor Patrick Designates January 25 “No Name Calling Day” To Promote Anti-Bullying Awareness
Students encouraged to wear black on Jan. 25 to 'Black Out Bullying'.
December Revenue Collections Total $1.969 Billion
Monthly collection is $87 million under benchmark; income tax cash estimated payments are $93 million below benchmark; FY12 collection is $252 million ahead of a year ago and $49 million below benchmark.
PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN HEATING ASSISTANCE BENEFIT FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS
Massachusetts receives additional $21.8 million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds, raising the maximum benefit level
Governor Patrick Appoints William J. Trach to State Ethics Commission
Boston – Tuesday, January 3, 2012 – Governor Deval L. Patrick today announced the appointment of experienced litigator William J. “B.J.” Trach to a five-year term on the State Ethics Commission. Trach replaces outgoing Commissioner David L. Veator.
