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    Deval L. Patrick

    Deval Laurdine Patrick (born July 31, 1956) is an American politician and the current Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On November 7, 2006, Patrick became the first African-American governor of Massachusetts, the second elected governor in the United States after Douglas Wilder of Virginia and the third in all, including P. B. S. Pinchback of Louisiana. He is currently the only African-American governor in the United States until March 17, 2008, when David Paterson of New York takes office. He took office on January 4, 2007. Before entering politics, Patrick worked as an attorney and businessman.

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    1. “ Providing access to quality, affordable higher education is about giving all of our students the opportunity to succeed. ”
      In UMass Amherst to get new $85 million science building
    2. “ This partnership represents a significant commitment to ensure the long-term success of our economy in Massachusetts by exploring growth opportunities and common interests within the Commonwealth's and Israel's innovation-based sectors, including life sciences, clean energy, and technology. ”
      In Four companies to get $1.3M in Mass.-Israel partner grants
    3. “ We are committed to competing for every job in every corner of the commonwealth and the world. ”
      In Massaachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick headed to Chile, Brazil next month for trade mission
    4. “ In Massachusetts we are at the end of the pipeline, so energy costs are high, We have a tradition of innovation and invention that can be applied to the energy sector. ”
      In Patrick predicts double-digit growth in clean-energy jobs by mid-2012
    5. “ For too long, families and businesses in western Massachusetts have lived without reliable and affordable high-speed Internet access. ”
      In Mass. to expand broadband access to 120 cities, towns in western, central ...
    6. “ The most successful BIO is the previous convention in Massachusetts. ”
      In Massachusetts aims to host largest biotech convention in 2012
    7. “ General Dynamics has experienced spectacular growth in just 100 days and is poised for even more. ”
      In Governor, Officials Mark 108 Jobs at General Dynamics
    8. “ We are about helping early-stage life sciences companies grow into larger companies and bigger employers, as they develop innovative medical and diagnostic technologies. ”
      In Mass. doles out loans to life sciences cos.
    9. “ I believe that the real case for destination resorts is the jobs and the revenues. ”
      In Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy
    10. “ All told, tourists add about $14 billion to our economy each year. ”
      In Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy

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    2. UMass Amherst to get new $85 million science building

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 2 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      UMass Amherst to get new $85 million science building ... Deval L. Patrick announced the release of $607 million for University of Massachusetts system. BOSTON — Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Tuesday announced the release of $607 million for capital investments in the University of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts

    3. Mass. officials look to bridge skills gap for manufacturing sector

      Explore Business News (Sep 13 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      ...mployers are still expressing concerns about finding local workers with the right skills. Greg Bialecki, Gov. Deval Patrick’s economic affairs secretary, knows more work needs to be done to help bridge this training gap.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    4. UMass campus proposed for Springfield

      Explore wwlp.com (Aug 28 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      UMass campus proposed for Springfield ...a. Representatives Sean Curran and Benjamin Swan, both Springfield Democrats, have been meeting with Governor Deval Patrick on a possible satellite campus in the old federal building on Main Street, which is currently be... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   University of Massachusetts

    5. New Mass. law gives expelled students more options

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 10 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      New Mass. law gives expelled students more options ...lled from Massachusetts schools will soon have more educational options, under a new state law signed by Gov. Deval Patrick. School districts have until July 2014 to provide expelled and suspended students with education... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    6. Gov. Deval Patrick signs $1.5 billion transportation bill

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 10 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      Gov. Deval Patrick signs $1.5 billion transportation bill ...ate and federal funds to assist road, bridge and rail projects in the state. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has given final approval to a $1.5 billion bond bill that will allocate state and federal funds ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    7. Patrick announces school funding

      Explore wwlp.com (Aug 8 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      Patrick announces school funding ...ls working on new programs to close the state's educational achievement gap. BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says nearly $600,000 in grant funding is available to "Innovation" public schools working on new... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    8. MA officials announce grants for cities

      Explore wwlp.com (Aug 6 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      ... intensive English language instruction for students in the state's most financially strapped cities.  Gov. Deval Patrick's office said Monday that the grants are part of the administration's Gateway Cities Education A... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    9. Mass. is first state to receive U.S. funds for electronic medical records

      Explore Business News (Aug 6 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      Mass. is first state to receive U.S. funds for electronic medical records ...h information exchange designed to support secure sharing of patients' electronic medical records (EMR). Gov. Deval Patrick was expected to announce the funding Friday, State House News Service reported. Orion Health Nor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick

    10. Northampton Economic Development Advisory Commission discusses goals at 1st meeting

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      ...z’ commission. Marrocco helped bring in $15 million in new tax revenues to Greenfield and met often with Gov. Deval Patrick’s economic team to keep Greenfield abreast of what was going on in the rest of the state. “It’s ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Smith College

    11. MA loses business-friendly ranking

      Explore wwlp.com (Jul 11 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      MA loses business-friendly ranking ...nks Massachusetts first in access to capital and third in education. The results are a disappointment for the Patrick Administration, which believed Massachusetts was poised to take the top spot. So, this year’s poor r... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    12. Gov signs 2013 state budget

      Explore wwlp.com (Jul 9 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      ...dge, vetoes more than $32 million in spending and amends immigration reforms. BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Governor Deval Patrick signed a $32.5 billion 2013 state budget Sunday that contains no new taxes or fees.  It draws $... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    13. MA Gov. signs education evaluation bill

      Explore wwlp.com (Jun 29 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      ...rmance is the main factor considered when a school faces staffing decisions. BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill into law that will ensure a teacher's evaluated job performance is the main fa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts

    14. Four companies to get $1.3M in Mass.-Israel partner grants

      Explore Mass High Tech Business News (Jun 20 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      Four companies to get $1.3M in Mass.-Israel partner grants ...sign Sonics of Wilbraham, and Automated Medical Instruments of Needham. The awards were announced by Governor Deval Patrick and Israel’s Chief Scientist Avi Hasson and MATIMOP, the Israeli implementation agency on behalf... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    15. Patrick objects to UMass tuition hike

      Explore wwlp.com (Jun 6 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      ...budget. The full UMass board is set to vote on the proposal in a meeting that starts Wednesday at 9 a.m. Gov. Deval Patrick issued eleventh hour opposition to the proposal in a letter to UMass President Robert Caret and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    16. 24 More Communities Complete Green...

      Explore wwlp.com (Jun 2 2012) Springfield, Mass.

      24 More Communities Complete Green... ...ities Act. The projects ranged from lighting upgrades at municipal buildings to installing solar panels. Gov. Deval Patrick says the projects are expected to save a combined $1.2 million annually. He says that money can ... (Read Full Article)

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