WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Radio Boston Blog Boston Weather Climate Connections BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a News Tip RSS Feeds Podcasts Gov. Patrick On $1B Bio Boost By Bob Oakes Listen to story (Real Audio) Governor Deval Patrick during WBUR's recent call-in show. (Photo: Robin Lubbock) BOSTON, Mass. - May 09, 2007 - On the last day of the BIO International Convention in Boston, Governor Deval Patrick will take part in a morning session on minority outreach. Its focus will be on efforts to broaden access to biotechnology, both for patients and for potential workers. The Governor's appearance at BIO comes a day after he detailed his billion dollar proposal to boost the industry in Massachusetts. He joins WBUR's Bob Oakes to talk about the initiative. RELATED LINKS Link to a video and transcript of Gov. Patrick's proposal presentation at BIO International on Tuesday, May 8th.    From The WBUR Newsroom Energy Bill Goes into Effect BOSTON, Mass. (July 03, 2008) Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles explains some of the key provisions of the sweeping energy bill signed into law by Governor Patrick and defends the costs involved. Former U.S. Attorney to Investigate Fan Death BOSTON, Mass. (July 02, 2008) Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis has asked Donald K. Stern to investigate the death of David Woodman, who stopped breathing after being arrested by police. Boston Pops High School Sing Off BOSTON, Mass (July 03, 2008) The Boston Pops has picked the winner of its High School Sing Off. Stories of Worcester's Former Slaves BOSTON, Mass. (July 02, 2008) The forgotten stories of Worcester's former slaves have been republished for the first time in more than 100 years.