Posts Tagged ‘Deval Patrick’
Mass. OKs Casinos, Redistricting, Transgender Equality; Mass. and R.I. Reform Pensions
by Carolyn Morwick
December 6, 2011
After decades of debate, the Massachusetts Legislature passed and Gov. Deval Patrick signed legislation providing for casino gambling in the Bay State. The law creates the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to regulate casino gambling and authorizes three licenses for a resort casino in three regions of the state: Eastern Massachusetts between Boston and Worcester, Western ...
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Celebrating 10th Year, NEBHE Announces 2012 Excellence Awards; Mass. Gov. Patrick and former R.I. Gov. Carcieri Among Recipients
by NEBHE Staff
November 10, 2011
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) named recipients of its 10th annual New England Higher Education Excellence Awards.
Each year, NEBHE presents Regional Excellence Awards to individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional leadership on behalf of higher education and the advancement of educational opportunity, and State ...
Read MoreTags: Bristol Community College, Bryant University, Bunker Hill Community College, Connecticut College of Technology, Deval Patrick, Donald Carcieri, Early College for ME, New England Higher Education Excellence Awards, Paul LeBlanc, Richard Gustafson, Ron Machtley, Southern New Hampshire University, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Vermont Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) | No Comments
NE Budget Math: Two More Plus Four Equals All Six NE States with Budgets Passed
by Carolyn Morwick
August 5, 2011
All six New England states have completed the initial step in their budget processes in this very difficult fiscal year.
In mid-June, we reported that Connecticut and Vermont had completed budgets in record time, followed by completions in Maine and New Hampshire. Now, Massachusetts and Rhode Island ...
Massachusetts Budget
To the consternation of labor leaders, Democratic lawmakers ...
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New England Guvs on Future of Higher Ed
by John O. Harney
June 24, 2011
We invited each of the six New England governors to write articles on future challenges facing higher education in their respective states. ...
The Future of Higher Education in Connecticut by Dannel P. Malloy, Governor of Connecticut
Outwardly, the results appear impressive—growth in enrollments and degrees granted, expanded campuses and program offerings, and a well-known reputation for ...
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In Mass., Public Higher Education Is Engine for Opportunity
by Gov. Deval Patrick
June 13, 2011
NEJHE presents exclusive articles by New England's governors on higher education in their states ...
Thanks to our dedicated teachers and committed students, Massachusetts leads the nation in student achievement and classroom innovation. We’ve made education our top priority because it’s the path to a more fulfilling life, a more rewarding career and a richer society. ...
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Walking Wounded: Education Budgets Taking Shape Across NE
by Carolyn Morwick
April 22, 2011
Governors, Legislators Seek Concessions From Labor Deep Cuts Applied to Higher Education and Scholarship Programs K-12 Treading Water After Losing Stimulus Funds
Connecticut
Gov. Dannel Malloy’s two-year plan to deal with a $3.2 billion deficit (in the first year alone) relies on significant concessions from labor to the tune of $1.5 billion. Unions gave Malloy strong support in ...
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Bleeding at NE Statehouses: The Latest on Budgets
by Carolyn Morwick
March 29, 2011
The author, NEBHE consultant and former director of the Caucus of New England State Legislatures Carolyn Morwick, notes that this update on state budgets was accurate as of March 29, but events are changing rapidly in the six state capitals.
Connecticut Biennial Budget
Gov. Dan Malloy’s two-year $40 billion budget calls for $1.5 billion in new ...
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Small Revenue Gains in NE States Not Enough to Stanch Ed Bleeding
by Carolyn Morwick
January 8, 2011
The good news is that the New England states are showing slight gains in revenue collections. The bad news is that it will not be enough to stave off a new round of budget cuts for the coming fiscal years. States are preparing budgets for FY12 and FY13 while addressing shortfalls in FY11 budgets. ...
Read MoreTags: Carolyn Morwick, Connecticut Community Colleges, Connecticut State University System, Dan Malloy, Deval Patrick, John Lynch, Lincoln Chafee, Mark McQuillan, Paul Grogan, Paul LePage, Peter Shumlin, property taxes, revenue collection, stimulus funds, taxes, University of Connecticut | 1 Comment
Mass. Gov. Patrick Vows In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
by Christine Cassis
November 29, 2010
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick vowed to push for in-state tuition for illegal immigrant students at state colleges during his second term.
Patrick announced the plan earlier this month at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition's annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Though no specific details were revealed, Patrick's plans draw on many of the 130 immigration reforms recommended ...
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Alignment Job: Community Colleges and Workforce Development
by Stafford Peat
January 27, 2012
In Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick’s recent 2012 State of the Commonwealth address, he reported that 240,000 people were still looking for work in Massachusetts – and there were nearly 120,000 job openings. Business leaders have told the governor that job applicants don’t have the skills required. One of the actions Patrick called for in response ...
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