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.

OXFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today joined state and local officials at IPG Photonics to announce a $2.2 million MassWorks Infrastructure Grant for the Town of Oxford and $1.7 million in Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) tax credits for Oxford’s IPG Photonics.

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.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — With the upcoming tenth anniversary of the September 11th tragedy and Veterans Day approaching, Attorney General Martha Coakley reminds consumers and retailers to give wisely to charities. Many veterans, police, and fire charities will be increasing their solicitation activities during this time.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) on Tuesday announced it will conduct a review of storm preparation and power restoration efforts by two of the state’s investor-owned electric utilities following last week’s Tropical Storm Irene. Goals of the review include compiling lessons learned and requiring improvements, if necessary, in service during storm events.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Victims of Tropical Storm Irene that began on Aug. 27, 2011, in Massachusetts may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President has declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Berkshire and Franklin. Individuals who reside or have a business in these counties may qualify for tax relief.

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 …

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Building on the Commonwealth’s strengths as a center for innovation and recognizing the economic development potential of the digital games industry, Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray joined Becker College President …

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 …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined UMass Amherst Chancellor Robert C. Holub and Roxbury Community College (RCC) President Terrence A. Gomes to announce the launch of the Community College Connection program. …

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Building on the Patrick-Murray Administration’s continued efforts to close achievement gaps, promote innovative and bold strategies in education, and give students and their families greater access to high-quality public schools, …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray today announced that federal disaster aid will be available to Massachusetts communities hardest hit by the January 12, 2011 Nor’easter. The assistance was authorized under …

REHOVOT /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy Partnership Mission 2011, Governor Deval Patrick today visited the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel to discuss plans to cultivate new investment and …

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 and Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today joined the founders of MassChallenge to announce round two of the world’s largest global start-up competition that, in 2010 alone, supported …

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today signed an Executive Order making the Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Task Force permanent. “In partnership with a number of key state agencies, we have made …

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/ -– As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s ongoing commitment to build strong communities by increasing affordable housing options, creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity, Governor Deval Patrick today pledged $71.37 million …