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Governor Mitt Romney 2003 Press Releases
2003 January-June, 2003 July-December All on one page (easy for printing)
- 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 winsstudent 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
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