Governor

Tom Tancredo to formally announce run for governor Thursday on conservative radio

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:13:33 GMT

Source: blogs.denverpost.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tom Tancredo to formally announce run for Governor Thursday on conservative radio. ...

Governor signs Rivers’ bill on fuel switch for publicly owned vehicles

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:41:01 GMT

Source: src.wastateleg.org --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Legislation introduced by Sen. Ann Rivers to balance air-quality concerns with the fiscal realities facing local governments completed its legislative journey Tuesday when Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5099 in a Capitol ceremony. Rivers’ bill acknowledges the challenges associated with converting fleets of publicly owned vehicles, vessels and construction equipment toward biofuel and electric Read More… ...

Governor Nixon speaks at ceremony marking second anniversary of Joplin tornado

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:38:46 GMT

Source: governor.mo.gov --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Below is the text of Gov. Jay Nixon's remarks at tonight's ceremony marking the second anniversary of the Joplin tornado: Good evening. Thank you, Mayor, Secretary Napolitano and all the familiar faces I see here today. ...

Governor Abercrombie Releases $48.3 Million for Public Housing Statewide

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:27:28 GMT

Source: damontucker.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Continuing to invest in capital improvement projects (CIPs) that improve state facilities and infrastructure while strengthening Hawaii’s economic and employment environment, Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $48.3 for public housing CIPs across the state. “These investments will have long-term benefits, providing homes for island families while further stimulating our economy […] ...

Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 9

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:02:38 GMT

Source: www.illinois.gov --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 9. This week’s action by the General Assembly is in addition to the potential $311 million rate hike ComEd recently proposed to the Illinois Commerce Commission: ...

Governor Quinn Announces Federal Disaster Aid Approved for 14 Additional Counties - Federal Grants, Low-Interest Loans Will Help Families and Businesses Recover from Historic Floods

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:02:38 GMT

Source: www.illinois.gov --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today announced 14 more counties were approved for federal disaster aid to help people and businesses recover from historic flooding in mid-April. Counties approved today include Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. These add to 11 counties already approved for federal aid last week. ...

Wis. governor to court Iowans, stoking 2016 talk

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:53:58 GMT

Source: www.weau.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize -- the presidency in 2016 ...

California Governor Brown Meets Scientists at NASA Ames

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:53:29 GMT

Source: www.nasa.gov --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will join more than 500 world-renowned researchers and scientists May 23, 2013, to release a call to action on climate change. ...

Governor Dayton In Rochester to Celebrate DMC

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:46:07 GMT

Source: kaaltv.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
As we've reported, DMC will be moving forward. It passed as part of the overall tax bill. Governor Mark Dayton was in Rochester Wednesday to celebrate alongside lawmakers and Mayo Officials. ...

Nathan Dunlap granted temporary reprieve by governor

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:22:01 GMT

Source: www.denverpost.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Faced with a decision to allow the execution of killer Nathan Dunlap or grant him clemency, Gov. ...

CORRECTED-Colorado governor grants reprieve to quadruple killer on death row

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:09:27 GMT

Source: www.reuters.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
DENVER (Reuters) - Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper granted a reprieve on Wednesday to the state's longest-serving death row inmate, ordering his execution blocked indefinitely in a move that infuriated prosecutors and victims' families. ...

Governor vetoes bill to ban smoking on state campuses

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:51:53 GMT

Source: www.wmtw.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A lawmaker is frustrated after Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill to ban smoking on state college and university campuses. ...

Governor proposes tax free zones

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:51:12 GMT

Source: centralny.ynn.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he has a plan to grow business in the state. The plan is called Tax Free New York and it's centered around schools in the SUNY system. YNN's Iris St. Meran takes a closer look at the proposal and what it would mean for local schools and their communities. ...

Governor to Make Trade Trip to Israel

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:50:18 GMT

Source: www.wilx.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Will be Governor Snyder's third trade mission since taking office. ...

Bill creating new Valley university heads to governor

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:39:22 GMT

Source: www.mysanantonio.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Bill creating new Valley university heads to Governor Express-News Copyright 2013 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Senate concurs with changes to a bill that merges UT institutions in the Rio Grande Valley. ...

'He took the coward's way out': Victims' families furious after governor postpones execution of Chuck E Cheese killer saying he has doubts about death penalty

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:28:51 GMT

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has indefinitely delayed the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap, saying that he had doubts about the death penalty, much to the dismay of victims' families and a furious district attorney. ...

Internet cafe moratorium heads to Ohio governor

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:28:02 GMT

Source: www.abc6onyourside.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A proposal to extend Ohio's moratorium on new storefront sweepstakes parlors and to impose a new reporting requirement is nearly law. ...

Governor Bentley Signs Bill on Carrying Guns

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:58 GMT

Source: www.wtvy.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama's Governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. ...

Colorado governor grants reprieve to quadruple killer on death row

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:08:41 GMT

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Takes Perfectly Innocent Trip to Iowa That Don't Mean Nothin' At All

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:39:00 GMT

Source: ace.mu.nu --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Hmmm... At the AP, via @conartcritic. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year, his third race in four years. But the Republicans courting of out-of-state donors and conservatives, his plans to visit Iowa this week and... ...