Governor Mitt Romney Press Releases

Governor Mitt Romney Press Releases
1. 2003
2. 2004
3. 2005
4. 2006

2003

01-02-2003; Governor, lieutenant Governor sworn in; Romney, Healey celebrate Inaugural Events; Emphasize Themes of Inclusion and Public Service
01-09-2003; Governor Mitt Romney names professional human resources director; Issues new Executive Order designed to curb nepotism
01-10-2003; Governor Mitt Romney seeks expanded authority to balance budget; Calls for shared sacrifice in order to avoid disproportionate cuts to poor and needy
01-11-2003; local officials join Governor Mitt Romney; Healey to pledge cooperation; Support principle of shared sacrifice to avoid disproportionate cuts to poor and needy
01-13-2003; Governor Mitt Romney fills out cabinet by naming two new members
01-14-2003; On transportation, Governor Mitt Romney pledges to "fix it first"; targets transportation dollars to repairing the state's crumbling roads and bridges
01-16-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints new public health commissioner
01-17-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill giving him broader budgetary powers; Demonstrates commitment to preserving vital services by protecting homeless
01-22-2003; Governor Mitt Romney ties job growth to cleaner Environment; Plans to create jobs and a cleaner environment with Renewable Energy Trust Fund
01-24-2003; Governor Mitt Romney lauds Bush for additional liheap funding; urges Congress to quickly pass increased LIHEAP funding
01-27-2003, Communities first: Governor Mitt Romney empowers cities and towns; new program gives cities and towns unprecedented flexibility in road projects
01-28-2003; with budget crisis looming, Governor Mitt Romney moves to cut press operation; Number of press secretaries is downsized, saving $1.2 million annually
01-29-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces increase in fuel assistance benefits
01-30-2003; Governor Mitt Romney administration reaches out to local communities; Municipal relief package gives cities and towns more flexibility
01-31-2003; Governor Mitt Romney unveils no-downpayment loan option; Users of public transportation benefit from ‘Take the PVTA Home’ Program
02-03-2003; Governor Mitt Romney puts focus on economic revitalization; welcomes Bowstreet to Mass. following cross-border move from new Hampshire
02-04-2003; Governor Mitt Romney nixes state printing contract for budget; Putting budget online saves $50,000; hint of changes to come
02-04-2003a; Dispelling the myths, commonly asked questions on the budget
02-05-2003; Governor Mitt Romney to streamline legal function in executive branch; proposes to create a public interest law firm
02-06-2003; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey enforce power plant regulations; DEP denies PG&E request for two-year delay
02-11-2003; Governor Mitt Romney overhauls judicial nominating process; Establishes new Merit-Based System of Appointing Judges
02-13-2003; Governor Mitt Romney targets job growth through regional councils; Business, community and education leaders work together to bolster economic activity
02-14-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces commission to prevent homelessness; Tasked with coordinating state services to homeless
02-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney convenes affordable housing task force; Panel to assess the impact of Chapter 40B on cities and towns
02-19-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces new unified parks system for Massachusetts
02-20-2003; Governor Mitt Romney looks to streamline courts as budget rollout continues
02-21-2003; Healey announces $5.5 million for commercial fishermen
02-21-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney fights for prescription drug coverage for seniors
02-24-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces hhs reorganization as part of budget
02-26-2003; Governor Mitt Romney unveils $22.858 billion fiscal year 2004 spending plan
02-27-2003; advocates show broad based support for Governor Mitt Romney budget
03-03-2003; Governor Mitt Romney releases latest mcas retest results for class 2003
03-04-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces $1 million loan to home market foods
03-05-2003; fiscal year 2003 deficit closed, focus shifts to 04
03-05-2003; consumers warned to stay away from high cost tax refund anticipation loans; fast, low-cost options available
03-10-2003; hhs consolidations to save millions and improve service
03-11-2003; Governor Mitt Romney kicks off cities and towns to build more housing
03-11-2003a; emergency declaration issued for president's day storm
03-12-2003; Governor Mitt Romney pledges support to disabled community
03-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney administration announces extended jobless benefits
03-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney; legislature push for "per se" drunk driving law
03-19-2003; Governor Mitt Romney administration launches capital project review
03-19-2003a; illness outbreak detection system is national model
03-20-2003; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates manulife's new u.s. headquarters
03-24-2003; to honor veterans, new tunnel to be named after liberty
03-25-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces $3.1 million for homeless families
03-25-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces ocean management task force
03-28-2003; Governor Mitt Romney approves plan for longfellow bridge improvements
04-01-2003; Governor Mitt Romney warns taxpayers of consequences of tax hike
04-02-2003; Photos of high-risk sex offenders to appear on internet
04-03-2003; Do not call registry hits one million mark
04-07-2003; Governor Mitt Romney wins student support for higher education plan
04-08-2003; Governor Mitt Romney calls for turnpike authority, Massachusetts highway merger
04-14-2003; Governor Mitt Romney calls for reforming state employee health care
04-15-2003; as they rush to file returns, taxpayers hear from Governor Mitt Romney
04-16-2003; Governor Mitt Romney; Boston chamber urge need for management reforms
04-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney names dr. Childs mental health commissioner
04-22-2003; Governor Mitt Romney; small business owners agree: don't raise taxes
04-22-2003; Massachusetts dep, usgen ne take steps to clean up salem power plant
04-25-2003; Healey breaks ground on ywca battered women's shelter
04-28-2003; Governor Mitt Romney to legislature: resist urge to raise taxes
04-30-2003; 86 percent of vocational students pass mcas
05-01-2003; Governor Mitt Romney vowsto protect English immersion law
05-02-2003; may marks national foster care month in Massachusetts
05-02-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill to provide more funding for homeless
05-06-2003; Governor Mitt Romney urges lawmakers to "save lives, save dollars"
05-07-2003; Governor Mitt Romney creates sexual and domestic violence commission
05-08-2003; Governor Mitt Romney outlines jobs plan, major new biz expansion
05-12-2003; Healey celebrates older Americans month
05-12-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney announces security designation for convention
05-13-2003; Healey urges passage of municipal relief package
05-13-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney calls for an end to judicial inequity and waste
05-14-2003; Governor Mitt Romney submits executive branch reorganization plan
05-19-2003; Healey lauds AIS expansion, job growth
05-20-2003; Governor Mitt Romney proposes tougher penalties for oil spills
05-22-2003; Governor Mitt Romney; Menino announce new affordable housing
05-23-2003; Massachusetts to receive $550 million in federal funds
06-02-2003; Governor Mitt Romney addresses joint committee on state administration
06-03-2003; Leaders show widespread support for Governor Mitt Romney reform agenda
06-04-2003; helping Massachusetts' first responders
06-04-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney announces $8.1 million in federal funds
06-06-2003; Governor Mitt Romney administration announces appointments to state labor relations commission
06-06-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney announces $74.5 million for statewide housing
06-06-2003; Governor Mitt Romney files bill to post sex offender information on web
06-09-2003; Healey announces pathways to success mcas grants
06-11-2003; Governor Mitt Romney extends "helping hand" to unemployed
06-12-2003; Governor Mitt Romney unveils housing task force recommendations
06-13-2003; Governor Mitt Romney teams up with EPA to protect Massachusetts coastline
06-13-2003a; Healey announces $6.8 million for new taunton housing
06-13-2003b; Massachusetts dep, usgen ne agree on salem power plant clean up plan
06-17-2003; Governor Mitt Romney creates office of diversity and equal opportunity
06-17-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney unveils marketing effort for biz expansion
06-23-2003; Governor Mitt Romney swears in Keefe as National Guard chief
06-24-2003; Governor Mitt Romney embarks on a mission to create more jobs
06-25-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces extension of investment tax credit
06-26-2003; Healey announces teacher of the year
06-27-2003; Governor Mitt Romney launches new web tool to attract jobs
06-30-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs no new tax budget in time for new fiscal year
07-03-2003; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates passage of new drunk driving law
07-08-2003; Healey stands up for will of voters on English immersion
07-08-2003a; Healey pledges $26.7 million for maverick development
07-10-2003; Healey announces crime commission
07-11-2003; Call goes out for nominations for civilian bravery award
07-14-2003; Governor Mitt Romney creates new entrepreneurial spirit award
07-16-2003; with focus on economy; Governor Mitt Romney kicks off "jobs first" forums
07-17-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Reebok's Paul foster to massport board
07-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney welcomes another company to Massachusetts
07-21-2003; Governor Mitt Romney unveils new inner city investment award
07-23-2003; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates new chapter in affordable housing
07-24-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces new jobs initiative to promote economic development and revitalization
07-28-2003; Acting Gov. Healey restores teacher bonus programs
07-31-2003; Healey announces "jobs first" day at state's career centers
08-01-2003; Healey announces $5.2 million for gloucester housing
08-04-2003; Governor Mitt Romney honors zipcar with entrepreneurial spirit award
08-05-2003; Governor Mitt Romney awards $3.3 million in workforce training funds
08-06-2003; Governor Mitt Romney holds second "jobs first" forum
08-11-2003; Governor Mitt Romney holds third "jobs first" forum
08-12-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces life sciences cluster will create 700 jobs
08-13-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces launch of business leader survey
08-14-2003; Governor Mitt Romney introduces state of the art mbta buses
08-15-2003; A day after blackouts, Governor Mitt Romney names Paul G. Afonso as chairman of department of telecommunications and energy
08-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces $5.1 million in federal funds
08-20-2003; Governor Mitt Romney recognizes city fresh foods with inner city award
08-21-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs fiscal year 2003 deficiency budget
08-25-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces $17.6 million to create more housing
08-28-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints state's 1st secretary of veterans' services
09-03-2003; Governor Mitt Romney lauds students' high scores on 2003 mcas
09-04-2003; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey celebrate "jobs first" day at career centers
09-05-2003; Governor Mitt Romney launches new crack down on repeat drunk drivers
09-09-2003; Governor Mitt Romney invites public to 9-11 state house ceremony
09-09-2003; Governor Mitt Romney backs findings of fire safety task force
09-10-2003; Governor Mitt Romney focuses on biotech as another company expands in Massachusetts
09-11-2003; Governor Mitt Romney presents Sweeney award for civilian bravery
09-15-2003; Governor Mitt Romney unveils jobs package to strengthen the economy
09-16-2003; Governor Mitt Romney administration appoints new DCR commissioner
09-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces $6 million charter school grant
09-19-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces new mercury emission regulations
09-19-2003a; Healey breaks ground on Assabet rail trail
09-22-2003; Governor Mitt Romney presents entrepreneurial spirit, inner city investment awards
09-23-2003; Governor Mitt Romney takes scientific approach to death penalty
09-23-2003; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates consolidation of Rockland plant
09-24-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs lease extension at Massachusetts military reservation
09-24-2003; Healey recognizes 2003 compass schools
09-25-2003; Governor Mitt Romney cuts red tape to help bay state small businesses
09-26-2003; Governor Mitt Romney names diversity and equal opportunity council
09-29-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces shot in the arm for flu vaccine program
09-30-2003; Governor Mitt Romney welcomes Jetblue airways to Logan (pdf)
10-01-2003; Governor Mitt Romney announces $8.9 million to create 825 more homes
10-04-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints three new University of Massachusetts trustees
10-09-2003; Healey presents $25,000 award to middle school principal
10-10-2003; Healey celebrates reconstructed Gloucester seawalls
10-14-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Judge Daher to chair ethics commission
10-16-2003; Healey awards charters to five new charter schools
10-17-2003; Governor Mitt Romney highlights importance of training workers
10-17-2003a; Harshbarger to lead blue ribbon panel on corrections
10-20-2003; Governor Mitt Romney works for resurgence of Massachusetts economy
10-21-2003; Governor Mitt Romney invests $19.3 million in libraries statewide
10-22-2003; Governor Mitt Romney presents inner city investment, entrepreneurial awards
10-23-2003; Healey kicks off energy awareness month
10-29-2003; Governor Mitt Romney taps Grogan to head education task force
10-30-2003; Governor Mitt Romney works for resurgence of Massachusetts economy
10-31-2003; Governor Mitt Romney kicks off redevelopment of brownfields
10-31-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill to restore inland fish and game fund
11-03-2003; Healey presents social studies teacher with $25,000 award
11-05-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Hooley and Hurley to parole board
11-06-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Lindstrom to state lottery commission
11-07-2003; Healey announces upgrades at soldiers' homes
11-12-2003; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Thomas Merigan, Jr. To parole board
11-12-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs law to expand state DNA database
11-14-2003 , Governor Mitt Romney proclaims support of the guard and reserve week
11-17-2003; Governor Mitt Romney presents inner city; entrepreneurial spirit awards
11-18-2003; Statement by Governor Mitt Romney on SJC decision on gay marriage
11-18-2003; Governor Mitt Romney denounces legislature's UI bill, says it
11-18-2003a; Governor Mitt Romney argues for no delays in web posting of sex offenders
11-19-2003 , Governor Mitt Romney appoints Candace Kochin to parole board
11-20-2003; Governor Mitt Romney creates permanent homelessness & housing council
11-24-2003; Governor Mitt Romney signs sex offender changes into law
11-25-2003; Governor Mitt Romney allows UI bill to become law without signature
11-26-2003 Governor Mitt Romney signs economic stimulus, supplemental budget bills
11-28-2003 Governor Mitt Romney lends a hand to state employees on military duty
12-03-2003 Blind review process yields Romney’s first judicial picks
12-03-2003a Governor Mitt Romney praises Yankee candles entrepreneurial spirit
12-04-2003 Governor Mitt Romney ushers in changes to aid business community
12-05-2003 Governor Mitt Romney honors eastern fisheries with inner city award
12-05-2003 Governor Mitt Romney announces $58.9 million for new housing
12-12-2003; Governor Mitt Romney joins archbishop O' malley for new Lynn housing
12-17-2003; Governor Mitt Romney kicks off transit oriented development initiative
12-19-2003; Governor Mitt Romney establishes new standards for notaries public

2004

01-08-2004; Governor Mitt Romney files bill to strengthen child protection laws
01-09-2004; Governor Mitt Romney kicks off commonwealth capital program
01-09-2004; Healey announces $4.6m to house domestic violence victims
01-12-2004; Governor Mitt Romney proposes increased funding for medical examiner
01-12-2004; Healey honors traditional breads with inner city award
01-13-2004; Healey recognizes Baril Die's entrepreneurial spirit
01-14-2004; Governor Mitt Romney boosts funding for homeless programs in '05 budget
01-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney focuses on education in 2004 state of the state
01-16-2004; Governor Mitt Romney targets resources to lowest performing districts
01-19-2004; Emergency declaration issued for December snowstorm
01-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney opens door to college for top scoring students
01-21-2004; Governor Mitt Romney details mandatory parental prep plan
01-22-2004; Healey details plan to remove disruptive students from class
01-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey propose lifting charter school cap
01-26-2004; Governor Mitt Romney launches $100 million program to spur new housing
01-28-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces super bowl wager with nc Governor
01-28-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney unveils $22.979 billion fiscal year 2005 spending plan
01-29-2004; Romney's budget pumps up anti-terrorism funding
01-30-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints capeless berkshire county d.a.
02-02-2004; Gov't watchdog groups back turnpike/highway merger
02-03-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces MCAs retest results for class of 2005
02-06-2004; Healey: construction changes key to school building reforms
02-10-2004; Governor Mitt Romney proposal preserves $400m road & bridge commitment
02-11-2004; Governor Mitt Romney statement regarding constitutional convention
02-18-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints deborah mcdonagh to parole board
02-18-2004; Governor Mitt Romney wants to help seniors stay in their homes
02-19-2004; Healey announces entrepreneurial training awards
02-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney applauds students for early mcas preparation
02-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints greg white to pension fund board
02-20-2004; Healey promotes gunlocks to increase child safety
02-23-2004; 'ten most wanted' child support scofflaws revealed
02-23-2004a; Healey honors h.o. zimman with inner city award
02-24-2004; statement of Governor Mitt Romney on the federal marriage amendment
02-25-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates ricciardone to worcester district court
02-25-2004; Governor Mitt Romney endorses findings of grogan task force on education
02-26-2004; Healey recognizes veryfine for entrepreneurial spirit
03-02-2004; Governor Mitt Romney works to prevent outsourcing of jobs
03-04-2004; Healey awards $1.4 million to protect two westport farms
03-04-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney swears in capeless as berkshire county d.a.
03-08-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces creation of fair housing advisory panel
03-09-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces $45 million to fight terrorism
03-10-2004; Healey honors george knight & co with inner city award
03-11-2004; Healey honors leominster company with Governor's award
03-12-2004; library construction grant round opens
03-12-2004; statement of Governor mitt Governor Mitt Romney on constitutional convention
03-16-2004; kathleen dennehy tabbed as new correction commissioner
03-22-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces new anti-outsourcing initiative
03-24-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration awards $458m in low-interest loans for 85 local water and sewer projects
03-25-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates owens as dorchester clerk-magistrate
03-29-2004; statement of Governor mitt Governor Mitt Romney on constitutional convention
03-31-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey announce $2m for first-time homebuyers
03-31-2004a; new it policy results in first open standards contract
04-01-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces changes to spur smart growth projects
04-05-2004; crime panel backs mandatory post release supervision
04-06-2004; Healey, reilly endorse data sharing to protect schools
04-07-2004; Governor Mitt Romney taps kimball as economic development secretary
04-07-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs "ally zapp" bill into law
04-14-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates haley to dudley district court
04-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration unveils new crime fighting tool
04-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney files emergency bill to seek goodridge decision stay
04-16-2004; Healey honors pittsfield's interprint with inner city award
04-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney extends general keefe's term of service
04-29-2004; Governor Mitt Romney turns ignition on auto insurance reform
05-03-2004; Governor Mitt Romney accepts findings of capital punishment council
05-04-2004; Governor Mitt Romney launches anti-terror initiative on rail lines
05-05-2004; Governor Mitt Romney vowscharter school moratorium veto
05-06-2004; Governor Mitt Romney unveils climate protection plan for Massachusetts
05-07-2004; Healey honors cape cod husband and wife team
05-07-2004a; Healey announces $750,000 for cape cod open space
05-12-2004; Healey celebrates esplanade's 100 new cherry trees
05-14-2004; bank of america, fleet merger yields dividends for housing
05-14-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney awards $6.275 million to preserve affordable rents
05-14-2004; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates new route 20 connector at centech park
05-19-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; hud team up to preserve section 8 vouchers
05-21-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs taylor's law to give patients voice in hearings
05-23-2004; commencement address to the students of suffolk university
05-24-2004; Healey honors gorton's seafoods with Governor's award
05-27-2004; Governor Mitt Romney welcomes straumann usa to Massachusetts
05-28-2004; Governor Mitt Romney marks memorial day by honoring veterans
06-02-2004; Governor Mitt Romney names major robbins new state police superintendent
06-03-2004; Governor Mitt Romney delivers first dividend on reform
06-03-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney; travaglini open new airport mbta station
06-04-2004; Healey announces $62 million for affordable housing
06-08-2004; Governor Mitt Romney declares june 11th day of honor for president reagan
06-09-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints mccombs mema director
06-10-2004; Governor Mitt Romney swears in robbins as new state police colonel
06-15-2004; board of higher ed overwhelmingly okays adams scholarship
06-18-2004; Governor Mitt Romney makes smoking history in bay state
06-18-2004; Healey honors worcester company for inner city investment
06-22-2004; "preserving traditional marriage: a view from the states"
06-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney to veto charter school moratorium
06-24-2004; Healey honors teachers for outstanding achievement
06-25-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs $22.402b fiscal year 2005 'no new tax' budget
06-25-2004; Governor Mitt Romney breaks ground on new, modern worcester courthouse
06-29-2004; Governor Mitt Romney welcomes 3com to Massachusetts
06-30-2004; harshbarger commission recommends blueprint for reform
07-01-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs off on permanent assault weapons ban
07-02-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration paves way for sagamore rotary fix
07-11-2004; Governor Mitt Romney pushes for continuous representation in u.s. senate
07-12-2004; state, city, turnpike authority reach historic agreement on rose kennedy greenway
07-13-2004; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates mass. Expansion of fujifilm
07-14-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration makes springfield finance board appts
07-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney replaces chair of joint labor management committee
07-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney approves electronic weapons for law enforcement
07-19-2004; lt. Governor Healey signs construction reform into law
07-21-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs transportation reform legislation
07-21-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney nominates judge graham to appeals court
07-21-2004b; Governor Mitt Romney nominates katzmann to appeals court
07-21-2004c; Governor Mitt Romney nominates morris early clerk of newburyport court
07-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; decrying politics, vetoes senate vacancy bill
07-28-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; as part of ed agenda, signs school building reforms
07-30-2004; Healey signs safe havens law to protect newborn infants
08-02-2004; Healey awards $1.5m to boost gloucester development
08-04-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs legislation to prevent oil spills
08-05-2004; Healey honors attleboro company with Governor's award
08-05-2004a; Healey announces $550,000 grants to combat heroin use
08-05-2004b; Healey delivers $5 million for new bedford/fairhaven harbor
08-10-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; menino celebrate interfaith apartments opening
08-10-2004; Healey commits $114 million for smart growth development
08-11-2004; Governor Mitt Romney invests $1.28 billion for capital projects
08-11-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney promotes tax-free shopping day on saturday
08-12-2004; Healey presents fall river ford with inner city award
08-17-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs into law landmark fire safety legislation
08-18-2004; Governor Mitt Romney names grabauskas to turnpike authority board
08-19-2004; Healey delivers downtown improvement grant to adams
08-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration signs animal cruelty legislation
08-26-2004; lt. Gov Healey signs bill cracking down on somerville gangs
08-27-2004; heads up: Healey signs law requiring helmets for kids
09-08-2004; Governor Mitt Romney lauds class of 2006 for outstanding mcas achievement
09-09-2004; Governor Mitt Romney invites public to annual 9-11 state house ceremony
09-11-2004; Governor Mitt Romney presents annual sweeney award for civilian bravery
09-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney creates advisory council on corrections reform
09-16-2004; Governor Mitt Romney introduces state-of-the-art virtual gateway
09-17-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs $439 million supplemental budget bill
09-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney hails new sex offender tracking tool
09-22-2004; Governor Mitt Romney launches $44m facelift at ashmont station
09-22-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney administration scores touchdown for dilboy field
09-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces $5 million for cape cod rail trail
09-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs law protecting armed service members
09-23-2004; Healey kicks off second annual "jobs first" day
09-24-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints mark d. Nielsen as new chief legal counsel
09-24-2004; Healey honors westford company with Governor's award
09-27-2004; costs are down, but Environmental enforcement is up
09-29-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration wins $1.25 million for efficiency
09-30-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces $5 million upgrade for horseneck beach
10-01-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces $1.5 million to combat gang activity
10-05-2004; Healey recognizes 2004 commonwealth compass schools
10-05-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey present 21st annual hanna awards
10-06-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates macdonald, mcintyre for superior court
10-07-2004; Governor Mitt Romney administration launches prisoner re-entry centers
10-13-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates murtagh, gaziano to superior court
10-13-2004a; Healey presents 4th grade teacher with $25,000 award
10-13-2004b; Healey, public safety and fire officials salute young heroes
10-15-2004; Healey awards $1 million for senior housing in ipswich
10-15-2004a; Healey honors lawrence businessman with inner city award
10-19-2004; board of higher ed gives green light to adams scholarship
10-19-2004; Governor Mitt Romney welcomes usa indoor track and field championships
10-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates judge robert c. Rufo to superior court
10-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney unveils first-in-the-nation tamper-resistant license
10-21-2004; Governor Mitt Romney awards $1.4m to promote new housing on cape cod
10-22-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces world series wager with missouri gov
10-27-2004; Governor Mitt Romney taps bartini for southern berkshire clerk-magistrate
10-27-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates bruce henry to superior court
10-29-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints three to University of Massachusetts board, including "dr. J"
11-03-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates judge connors to superior court
11-05-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces regional homeland security plans
11-08-2004; Governor Mitt Romney sings the praises of mbta's new "charlie card"
11-12-2004; Governor Mitt Romney announces $1.5m for first-time homebuyer program
11-12-2004; Governor Mitt Romney awards $2.25m to develop new housing statewide
11-15-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints physical fitness and sports committee
11-17-2004; Governor Mitt Romney signs toughest-in-the-nation film piracy law
11-18-2004; Healey signs law regulating use of motorized scooters
11-19-2004; Governor Mitt Romney elected vice chair of republican Governors association
11-22-2004; thanksgiving day 2004
11-23-2004; Governor Mitt Romney honors smart growth leadership accomplishments
11-23-2004; it's official: cranberry, blue & green are bay state's colors
11-24-2004; Governor Mitt Romney renews commitment to helping the homeless
11-30-2004; Governor Mitt Romney dedicates i-495 overpasses to wartime heroes
11-30-2004; Healey honors acushnet company with Governor's award
12-01-2004; Governor Mitt Romney praises turnaround at professional licensing agency
12-01-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney nominates judge daniel o shea to district court
12-01-2004b; Governor Mitt Romney nominates fields as w. Massachusetts housing court clerk
12-03-2004; Governor Mitt Romney breaks ground on sagamore improvement project
12-06-2004; Governor Mitt Romney; healthcare leaders tout medical innovations
12-07-2004; 2004 chanukah proclamation
12-08-2004; Governor Mitt Romney nominates hinkle, bolden to district court
12-08-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney to nominate palmeri as clerk of greenfield court
12-08-2004b; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey present firefighter of the year awards
12-10-2004; 13,000 Massachusetts students win free college tuition
12-16-2004; Governor Mitt Romney seeks to jumpstart big dig cost recovery
12-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Boston lawyer to state ethics commission
12-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney appoints new commissioners to dte
12-20-2004a; Governor Mitt Romney reaches agreement to clean up cape cod power plant
12-30-2004; Healey signs bill to help those convicted in error

2005

01-03-2005; Healey kicks off baby safe haven awareness campaign
01-03-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill cracking down on auto insurance fraud
01-03-2005; Governor Mitt Romney makes appeal to Massachusetts citizens to support Tsunami relief effort
01-04-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces $45.3m for affordable housing
01-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney pledges 4.3 percent boost in local aid over last year
01-11-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill to protect elders and the disabled
01-13-2005; Governor Mitt Romney delivers 2005 state of the commonwealth address
01-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney nominates trio to district court
01-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney touts program rewarding companies for new jobs
01-21-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names NYC deputy medical examiner as new Massachusetts chief
01-24-2005; with work, Governor Mitt Romney helps welfare recipients get on their feet
01-25-2005; Governor Mitt Romney moves to make science a graduation requirement
01-26-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files $23.22 billion budget for fiscal year 2006
01-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces super bowl wager with pa Governor
01-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney invites fans to cheer on pats at new England send-off
01-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney expands adult basic education for immigrants
02-01-2005; Governor Mitt Romney makes $261m bid to expand Hanscom, Natick bases
02-03-2005; Governor Mitt Romney and citizens bank announce job creation program
02-02-2005; Jetblue plans new focus city at Boston's Logan international airport
02-04-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill that sets the stage for job growth
02-07-2005; Healey tapped to lead regional Competitve councils
02-10-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards smart growth assistance grants to 12 cities
02-14-2005; lt. Gov. Healey files bill to mandate post-release supervision
02-15-2005; to cut crime; Massachusetts makes it easier to share criminal justice info
02-16-2005; Healey proposes GPS tracking to protect domestic violence victims
02-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces federal snow aid on its way
02-21-2005; Governor Mitt Romney proposes to expand benefits for military families
02-24-2005; Governor Mitt Romney tabs Christopher Moore to chair JNC
02-25-2005; Healey recognizes polar beverages with Governor's award
03-03-2005; With employment on the rise, Governor Mitt Romney steps up jobs effort
03-04-2005; Governor Mitt Romney taps secretary Kimball to chair Massdevelopment
03-07-2005; Healey honors d2hawkeye with Governor's award
03-10-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces 20-year statewide transportation plan
03-14-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names nine-member early education and care board
03-14-2005; state awards more than $519 million in low-interest loans for 92 local water and sewer projects
03-15-2005; statement of Governor mitt Governor Mitt Romney on turnpike authority
03-15-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces bond rating upgrade for commonwealth's debt
03-15-2005; Governor Mitt Romney administration awards $11m in fire safety grants
03-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files legislation to protect state s ocean waters
03-21-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces additional $1.31m for maverick project
03-21-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards $4.55m for first-time homebuyer projects
03-21-2005; fry tapped to lead state economic development agency
03-28-2005; Healey announces expanded shelter access for homeless
03-29-2005; Governor Mitt Romney directs early release of road funds for municipalities
03-30-2005; Governor Mitt Romney proposes c.h.o.i.c.e. tax relief program for seniors
03-31-2005; Healey launches high-tech tool to track sex offenders
04-06-2005; Governor Mitt Romney launches healthcare reform in Massachusetts
04-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney takes healthcare reform on the road
04-11-2005; Healey recognizes the Charles C. Lewis company
04-12-2005; small businesses to benefit under Governor Mitt Romney healthcare plan
04-13-2005; Governor Mitt Romney nominates trio to judiciary
04-14-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Jane Tewksbury as DYS commissioner
04-19-2005; Governor Mitt Romney honors 9 communities for smart growth innovation
04-21-2005; Healey announces $2.31m for housing development
04-23-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names colonel mason to lead Massachusetts National Guard
04-25-2005; Governor Mitt Romney and citizens bank tout new jobs in Massachusetts
04-26-2005; Governor Mitt Romney praises national small business award recipient
04-28-2005; relying on science, Governor Mitt Romney files death penalty bill
05-02-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names John Cogliano as transportation secretary
05-03-2005; Governor Mitt Romney; Travaglini and Dimasi launch 'every body move!' public awareness campaign
05-04-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Stephen Albany to Wrentham district court
05-05-2005; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates decade of charter school success
05-06-2005; Governor Mitt Romney voices support for citysquare redevelopment
05-11-2005; Governor Mitt Romney unveils commonwealth's anti-terror fusion center
05-12-2005; Healey honors Boston company with Governor's award
05-12-2005; Governor Mitt Romney proposes $40m to rebuild University of Massachusetts Boston garage
05-16-2005; lt. Governor Healey unveils substance abuse plan
05-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney cracks down on identity theft and fraud
05-20-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs repeal of colonial era Indian prohibition act
05-24-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files 'Massachusetts GI bill,' pushes for better soldier benefits
05-25-2005; Healey pushes tool to protect children from sex offenders
05-26-2005; Salem power plant settlement ensures Environmental compliance, regional grid reliability
05-27-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files "Melanie's bill," says it will help keep repeat drunk drivers off the road
06-01-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files auto insurance reform legislation
06-06-2005; Governor Mitt Romney administration touts finance tool for cities, towns
06-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces $3 million veterans cemetery expansion
06-07-2005; Healey delivers $4.1 million for elderly transit assistance
06-09-2005; Healey announces $75 million for rental housing development
06-10-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files legislation to "fix" capital gains error; citizens will get refunds, not retroactive tax bills
06-15-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards $8.5 million in workforce training funds
06-16-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files bill to expedite local permitting
06-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces 2006 teacher of the year
06-23-2005; Governor Mitt Romney administration receives top award for better government
06-24-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Luisa Paiewonsky as highway commissioner
06-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney voices support for faith-based programs
06-30-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs into law $23.8 billion budget for fiscal year '06
07-01-2005; Healey honors Davico with Governor's award
07-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names A&F, human services and Environment chiefs
07-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces Massachusetts green communities initiative
07-08-2005; Governor Mitt Romney taps Matthew Carlin for University of Massachusetts board of trustees
07-08-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files legislation to lift families from poverty
07-13-2005; Governor Mitt Romney nominates trio to judiciary
07-14-2005; Governor Mitt Romney administration awarded $2 million high school reform grant
07-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney unveils capital budget, major focus on higher ed
07-18-2005; Healey announces courthouse construction program
07-20-2005; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Latino-American advisory commission
07-20-2005; Governor Mitt Romney nominates Renee P. Dupuis as juvenile court justice
07-20-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files safety net care legislation
07-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney approves tax-free shopping holiday
07-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney presents new "gold star" plate to Boule family
07-28-2005; Healey signs $200 million bond bill to build more housing
07-28-2005; Healey endorses mandatory overdose reporting bill
07-29-2005; Healey signs bill reforming system for indigent counsel
08-03-2005; Healey, Menino tout newly-renovated savin hill station
08-06-2005; Healey signs bill to honor Massachusetts National Guard
08-08-2005; Governor Mitt Romney asks companies to sign up for jobs incentive program
08-09-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Matthew N. Kane to state ethics commission
08-09-2005; Imbert chosen to lead refugee and immigrant agency
08-11-2005; Governor Mitt Romney; Dimasi, Hart promote tax-free shopping weekend
08-17-2005; in Worcester, Governor Mitt Romney pushes permitting reform to create jobs
08-18-2005; Healey breaks ground on Norwottuck rail trail
08-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney pushes for state marketing team to help create jobs
08-24-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces doubling of space for state crime lab
08-25-2005; new state police barracks, more cops on the way, Governor Mitt Romney says
08-26-2005; Governor Mitt Romney extends support to public employees on military duty
08-31-2005; Governor Mitt Romney calls for crackdown on repeat drunk drivers
09-01-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Burrington to head state parks agency
09-02-2005; Governor Mitt Romney makes UMass, prim board appointments
09-06-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs $25 million emergency appropriations
09-13-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Mary Z. Connaughton to turnpike authority
09-13-2005; Governor Mitt Romney honors 2005 commonwealth compass schools
09-16-2005; Governor Mitt Romney issues public health alert regarding diseases spread by mosquitoes
09-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney files comprehensive education reform package
09-30-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards $2 million in state assistance to worcester
10-03-2005; Governor Mitt Romney calls for tax cut as revenues come flooding in
10-06-2005; Healey presents 22nd annual Hanna awards
10-06-2005a; Governor Mitt Romney administration names Thomas Gloster to springfield finance board
10-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney and u.s. energy secretary Bodman join to present easy ways to save energy this winter
10-18-2005; to protect public safety, Governor Mitt Romney orders review of high hazard dams
10-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney launches new healthcare tool for consumers
10-19-2005; Governor Mitt Romney lauds nation-topping performance by Massachusetts students
10-21-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Paul cote as commissioner of public health
10-24-2005; Governor Mitt Romney closes curtain on operation helping hand
10-26-2005; Governor Mitt Romney pushes for tougher drunk driving penalties
10-27-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill to track released criminals
10-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney; Healey present 2005 firefighter of the year awards
10-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney celebrates the passage of Melanie's bill
10-28-2005; Governor Mitt Romney joins in surprise presentations of national educator awards to top Massachusetts teachers
11-02-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs first-of-its-kind biotech partnership with Italy
11-03-2005; Governor Mitt Romney declares November "hire a veteran" month
11-04-2005; Governor Mitt Romney delivers oil spill emergency response trailers to buzzards bay communities
11-04-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs Nicole's law
11-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney honors six educators for excellence in math and science
11-08-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names Steven Rosenthal to mcca board
11-08-2005a; Governor Mitt Romney approves death benefit for mcnamara family
11-09-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards $5 million in workforce training funds
11-11-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs legislation expanding military benefits
11-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Anne Collins as registrar of motor vehicles
11-18-2005; Governor Mitt Romney proposes tax fix to prevent retroactive taxation
11-20-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill to give seniors tax relief
11-21-2005; Governor Mitt Romney stands up for consumers, vetoes wine bill
11-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs legislation to provide energy price relief and increase conservation
11-23-2005; Governor Mitt Romney nominates ariane d. Vuono to appeals court
11-23-2005; Governor Mitt Romney names roberto braceras to ballot law commission
11-23-2005; Governor Mitt Romney nominates james j. Torney as juvenile court justice
11-23-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs law to cover school costs associated with smart growth housing
11-23-2005; "lights, camera, action!" in Massachusetts
12-07-2005; Governor Mitt Romney announces strict new clean air regulations to take effect January 1
12-08-2005; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill abolishing retroactive tax
12-09-2005; Governor Governor Mitt Romney; first lady to host state house christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony
12-15-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards free tuition to 14,000 Massachusetts students
12-15-2005; Healey pushes to give prosecutors tools to protect crucial witnesses in gang crimes
12-14-2005; Healey opens relocated rt. 44 between carver and kingston
12-19-2005; Governor Mitt Romney taps two new Massachusetts maritime academy trustees
12-20-2005; Healey expands substance abuse treatment for women
12-21-2005; Healey kicks off student drug testing program in new bedford
12-22-2005; Governor Mitt Romney approves $11 million plan to target gang violence
12-22-2005; Healey calls for responsible driving this holiday season

2006

01-03-2006; Healey unveils ignition interlock devices for repeat drunk drivers
01-05-2006; Governor Mitt Romney files bill to protect rights of sexual assault victims
01-11-2006; Governor Mitt Romney testifies on education reform
01-11-2006; Governor Mitt Romney and Owens make friendly wager on Saturday’s patriots-broncos game
01-13-2006; Governor Mitt Romney announces a nearly $200 million increase in local aid
01-17-2006; Governor Mitt Romney files bill to support consumer choice in wine
01-17-2006; Governor Mitt Romney makes board of education appointments
01-18-2006; Governor Mitt Romney nominates John T. Lu to superior court
01-18-2006; Governor Mitt Romney focuses on health care, education; jobs
01-24-2006; Governor Mitt Romney urges tax payers to file for new tax breaks
01-24-2006; Healey pledges funding for sexual and domestic violence victims
01-25-2006; Governor Mitt Romney files $25.19 billion budget for fiscal year 2007
01-27-2006; Governor Mitt Romney appoints panel to review Haleigh Poutre case
01-30-2006; Governor Mitt Romney administration appoints chief information officer
01-30-2006; Healey unveils community-friendly highway design guide
02-01-2006; Governor Mitt Romney announces January revenues total $1.924 billion
02-06-2006; Governor Mitt Romney names Janice s. Tatarka as consumer affairs director
02-07-2006; Governor Mitt Romney proposes $36.5m in funding for pandemic preparedness
02-08-2006; Governor Mitt Romney honors legendary blues artist Taj Mahal
02-13-2006; Healey awards $6.5 million in workforce training grants
02-14-2006; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill providing $1 million for 2006 NCAA women's final four
02-15-2006; Governor Mitt Romney nominates Andrew r. Grainger to appeals court
02-15-2006; Governor Mitt Romney nominates lynn C. Rooney to Dedham district court
02-21-2006; Governor Mitt Romney names Amy Lischko as health care commissioner
02-21-2006; Governor Mitt Romney launches new job creation initiative
02-24-2006; Governor Mitt Romney urges taxpayers to deduct home heating expenses
02-15-2006; Healey announces $2.5 million in first-time homebuyer assistance
03-06-2006; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Robert C. Haas as secretary of public safety
03-06-2006a; Healey pushes for passage of anti-gang violence bill
03-07-2006; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Ariane Vuono to appeals court
03-07-2006; Governor Mitt Romney announces $1.45 million roadway grant to Springfield
03-10-2006; defending religious liberty, Governor Mitt Romney to file bill exempting religious institutions from gay adoption requirement
03-10-2006; Healey voices support for veteran training effort
03-15-2006; without welfare reform, Governor Mitt Romney warns that Massachusetts stands to lose $56 million in federal funds
03-14-2006; Governor Mitt Romney appoints two new Massachusetts maritime academy trustees
03-16-2006; Governor Mitt Romney announces $516.5 million to support smart growth in Massachusetts
03-21-2006; Poutre panel recommends reforms in child welfare system
03-29-2006; Governor Mitt Romney administration names chief human resources officer
03-28-2006; Healey launches statewide effort to prevent underage drinking
03-30-2006; Governor Mitt Romney directs release of road funds for municipalities
03-30-2006; Governor Mitt Romney signs bill to crack down on gang violence
06-30-2006; Governor Mitt Romney vetoes needles bill
06-30-2006a; Healey celebrates Nuvera expansion in Massachusetts
06-28-2006; Governor Mitt Romney appoints Trimarco and Lindstrom to turnpike authority board of directors
06-24-2006; Governor Mitt Romney vetoes wasteful spending, cites need to maintain fiscal discipline
06-22-2006; Healey launches ferry service for Salem to Boston
06-21-2006; Governor Mitt Romney welcomes Samsonite to Massachusetts
06-15-2006; Governor Mitt Romney honors the memory of fallen soldier
06-15-2006; Governor Mitt Romney recognizes employers for hiring veterans
06-14-2006; Governor Mitt Romney swears in mark Delaney as state police colonel
06-12-2006; Governor Mitt Romney administration announces additional flood assistance
06-06-2006; Governor Mitt Romney honors fallen guardsman Robert Rooney
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