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Wi-fi internet access on commuter boats

In January, Tim Murray announced a pilot program to provide wi-fi internet service to commuter rail passengers, piloting the program on the Worcester line. In the wake of the success of the Worcester pilot project, the administration has now expanded the wi-fi service to commuter boats. Tim made the announcement in June.

Click here to read the Cohasset Mariner story about it.

In Lowell: Tim Murray at the Democratic Convention

Tim Murray spoke at the state convention in Lowell, urging party unity for the presidential campaign and detailing some of the accomplishments of the Patrick/Murray administration's first year and a half in office.

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In Springfield: Tim announces grants for worker training and substance abuse prevention

On May 15, Lt. Governor Tim Murray spent the day working from his Springfield office and announced a $1.7 million grant for substance abuse programs, and a $534,000 grant for workforce development that will help train 743 workers. “These funds represent an investment in our future, and will put the commonwealth on a path to achieve immediate and long-term economic growth and vitality," Tim told the Springfield Republican.

Click here to read full coverage of the news in the Republican.

Click here to see the CBS 3 TV story about the substance abuse program.

Murray blasts CSX at rail summit

Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who has advocated for expanded commuter rail service across the state, delivered a major speech at the statewide rail summit on May 9, outlining the Patrick/Murray administration's rail priorities and blasting CSX for blocking expansion.

Click here to read the Telegram & Gazette coverage of the summit

Click here to read the full text of Tim's speech

Tim Murray fights for better commuter rail service

The commuter rail line west of Framingham is owned by the private railroad CSX. Any hopes for expanded or improved service on that line, which runs from Boston to Worcester, is subject to negotiations with CSX. Tim Murray is leading the efforts of the Patrick—Murray administration to improve commuter rail service across Massachusetts and in particular to solve the CSX issue on the Worcester line.

Click here to read the recent Boston Globe story about the issue.

Boston Globe editorial supports Tim Murray’s position with CSX

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Tim Murray pushes for the Life Sciences Initiative

The Patrick—Murray Administration’s Life Sciences Initiative is a landmark proposal that will create thousands of new jobs and accelerate research for cures of devastating diseases. In January, Lt. Governor Tim Murray delivered the keynote address at the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council’s annual policy luncheon, calling for swift action on the Life Sciences Initiative. “If we are both aggressive and wise, I believe that in 10 years time we will look back on this moment and mark it as the beginning of a revolution in medicine that eased the suffering of people around the world,” Lt. Governor Murray said.

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Boston Globe Profile: The LG One Year In

At the end of 2007, the Boston Globe took stock of Lt. Governor Tim Murray’s first year in office. “…by all accounts, he has real influence on the Patrick administration. Patrick and Murray share a combined staff, a shared respect, and an easy camaraderie. Patrick listens to Murray and, the governor says, sometimes changes his mind based on Murray's input,” the Globe’s Stephanie Ebbert wrote.

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Tim takes on international relations

In November, Tim Murray led a delegation of state officials on a trip to the Canadian Province of Quebec to discuss regional cooperation on law enforcement, energy and transportation issues. During the visit Tim and Public Safety Secretary Kevin Burke, along with their counterparts in Quebec, signed a compact to enhance information sharing for law enforcement purposes.

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No quarter for genocide

On November 2, Governor Patrick signed into law a bill requiring Massachusetts to divest from its holdings in companies that do business with the Sudanese government. At the bill signing, Gov. Patrick acknowledged Tim’s leadership role in pushing for the divestment bill.

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Worcester State Hospital Gets Green Light

In 2007 the Massachusetts legislature swiftly passed an important bond bill filed by Governor Patrick and Lt. Governor Murray. The bond bill includes funding for several economic development and infrastructure projects across Massachusetts, including a new $250 million, 430,000 square-foot psychiatric hospital to be built at the Worcester State Hospital campus on Belmont Hill. This much needed hospital may open its doors as early as November 2010 and will provide Central Massachusetts with a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility, offering the best in care for patients and their families. Working closely with the Central Mass. legislative delegation, Tim made sure the hospital funding was an early priority for the Patrick-Murray administration.