BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — On Wednesday, Governor Deval Patrick 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.

SALEM, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined hundreds of students from across the Commonwealth participating in ‘No Name Calling Day’ to raise awareness and take a stand against bullying in our schools.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to ensuring all students have a safe learning environment, Governor Deval Patrick has designated January 25 as ‘No Name Calling Day’ in Massachusetts.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today signed S. 1741, An Act Designating a Certain Bridge in the City of Leominster as the Jonathan Roberge Memorial Bridge. The bridge is being named after Jonathan Roberge of Leominster, a 22-year-old private first class in the United States Army, who was killed in action near Mosul, Iraq on February 9, 2009.

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Mass. Governor Deval Patrick on Wednesday joined Public Safety Secretary Mary Elizabeth Heffernan and State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan to honor firefighters from 32 Massachusetts communities for heroic acts of bravery during the 22nd annual ‘Firefighter of the Year’ Awards ceremony.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Treasurer Steven Grossman on Wednesday announced an open and transparent process to help identify their joint appointments to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which will begin with the retaining of an independent search firm.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced seven appointments to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The diverse group holds a wide range of professional and educational experience and includes six graduates of the University of Massachusetts. The new appointees will join existing board members in governing the University of Massachusetts System.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Mass. Governor Deval Patrick today welcomed students back to school at the Springfield Renaissance School, the city’s first Innovation School, which provides a personalized approach to helping each student succeed, while promoting college readiness.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today joined Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), the U.S.-Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF), and three Massachusetts economic development agencies to announce a formal …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today announced that they will embark on a month-long summer conversation tour across Massachusetts in July. These meetings build on the Patrick-Murray …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick signed a $1.25 billion interim budget on Monday (June 27) to ensure that state government has the means to operate and provide critical services through July 10, …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — The following is a statement of Governor Deval Patrick relative to Osama bin Laden: “On behalf of the people of Massachusetts and all others who suffered the profound loss of …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — The Commonwealth Marketing Office today launched a new internship site hosted by Massachusetts: It’s All Here to help keep young talent, the state’s most valuable resource, here in Massachusetts. …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined Treasurer Steve Grossman to sign H2247 “An Act Establishing a Financial Literacy Trust Fund.” The bill sets up a Financial Literacy Trust Fund within the …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Continuing its commitment to building partnerships in the global economy and creating innovation jobs, Governor Deval Patrick today met with Mayor Oh Se-hoon of Seoul, South Korea in his State …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced the nominations of Worcester attorney Daniel M. Wrenn as Associate Justice of the Superior Court and Springfield attorney Judith J. Phillips as Associate Justice of …

HERZILYA /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy Partnership Mission 2011, Governor Deval Patrick today joined a group of business leaders from Israel and Massachusetts to highlight the Commonwealth’s vision for a …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced comprehensive health care payment and delivery reform legislation designed to control rising health care costs and improve patient care. The Governor’s proposal builds on the …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — The Patrick-Murray Administration today filed its FY 2012 budget, a balanced and fiscally responsible plan that maintains an unprecedented commitment to education and other key priorities, while continuing efforts to …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– Governor Deval Patrick announced on Thursday that the Patrick-Murray Administration has worked to save an estimated $10 million on state electricity costs over the next two years, the result of …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Senate President Therese Murray and House Speaker Robert DeLeo, today signed landmark pension reform legislation that will close loopholes and eliminate abuses, helping to restore …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– Governor Deval Patrick today released a new Fiscal Year 2010 budget proposal following a dramatic and unanticipated revenue decline between January and April. The revised version of an already austere …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– Governor Deval Patrick today launched an online community forum, inviting citizens to continue the conversation started during the administration’s series of statewide community forums about the choices and priorities facing …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Keeping to his commitment to encourage civic engagement and to be Governor of the whole Commonwealth, Governor Deval Patrick announced today he will embark on a summer town hall meeting …

BOSTON, Mass. /Masschusetts Newswire/ -– Governor Deval Patrick today called upon the Department of Public Utilities to use its authority for oversight of transportation safety to adopt a ban on cell phone and other personal …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– Governor Deval Patrick today announced the formation of the Governors’ Energy and Climate Coalition, a bipartisan group of state chief executives from across the country, which has come together to …

Boston, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Governor Deval Patrick today announced the Department of Energy’s intent to award Massachusetts $25 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment …