Governor's Podcast

Responding to a softening local economy, Governor Deval Patrick announced he will cut spending and implement a series of cost-savings reforms, as part of a five-point Fiscal Action Plan, to address fiscal challenges confronting the Commonwealth.

Governor Deval Patrick announced the federal government will renew the Commonwealth’s health care reform waiver, enabling the state to continue to expand access to affordable, quality care through its historic reform law. The three-year, $21.2 billion agreement represents a strong commitment to the principles of health care reform by allowing the state to meet all of its health care obligations for the current fiscal year.

Governor Deval Patrick swore in the inaugural members of the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council. The Council, established by executive order in April, encourages young people to become involved in their communities and to participate in tackling some of the state’s biggest challenges.

This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick responds to some input given abou the new Statewide Youth Council.

This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour. This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind. In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what health care challenges confront families.

Governor Deval Patrick announces his plan to authorize the opening of three resort casinos throughout the Commonwealth.

Secretary Ian Bowles discusses steps we're taking to move clean energy initiatives forward in the commonwealth.