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State of the Commonwealth Address
On Thursday, January 15, 2009, Governor Deval Patrick delivered his 2009 State of the Commonwealth address. The governor thanked his Legislative partners for enacting so much of his ambitious agenda last session, and acknowledged the challenges of the nationwide recession, while promising that it will not stop our agenda for change, nor diminish our faith in each other.
"We are a home for hope," said Governor Patrick. "Citizens of Massachusetts, as long as we remember that and act accordingly, the State of our Commonwealth will remain strong."
Watch the video
Read the transcript of the speech (opens in a new window)
Cabinet State of the Commonwealths
Members of Governor Patrick's Cabinet will be delivering their respective State of the Commonwealths in the next few days. Learn more at www.mass.gov/governor/sotc.
Take a Look Back at 2008
Watch a 5-minute highlight video of last year's State of the Commonwealth address, in which Governor Patrick laid out an ambitious agenda and delivered.
2008 in Review: The Patrick-Murray Record
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Key Resources
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