http://www.southerngovernors.orgRSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association60http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5923/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5923http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5923&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5923/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley: “We’ve used the Internet to make government more transparent and accessible to the citizens it serves.” katydowWed, 08 Sep 2010 15:13:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5923http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5901/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5901http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5901&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5901/Default.aspx National metals service center to create 20 new jobs, invest $11.2 million katydowFri, 27 Aug 2010 13:54:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5901http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5898/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5898http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5898&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5898/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley, GE Aviation President & CEO David Joyce, and Alabama Development Office (ADO) officials made the announcement today during a ceremony in the Alabama State Capital. katydowWed, 25 Aug 2010 23:34:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5898http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5887/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5887http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5887&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5887/Default.aspx Governor Riley's Black Belt Action Commission was honored Monday at Alabama State University for its accomplishments in economic development, education, health care and tourism.   katydowWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:34:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5887http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5886/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5886http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5886&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5886/Default.aspx Funding will support effort to help Alabamians take advantage of opportunities in the emerging "green" building industry. katydowTue, 24 Aug 2010 16:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5886http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5853/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5853http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5853&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5853/Default.aspx Alabama Gov. Bob Riley joined local officials and members of the community Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Enterprise Biodiesel Facility. katydowTue, 17 Aug 2010 16:29:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5853http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5833/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5833http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5833&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5833/Default.aspx Viper Motorcycle Company to Locate to Alabama katydowTue, 10 Aug 2010 16:22:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5833http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5832/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5832http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5832&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5832/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley today announced that the Southern Governors’ Association 2010 Annual Meeting will be held in Birmingham August 27-30 at the Ross Bridge Resort. katydowTue, 10 Aug 2010 16:09:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5832http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5825/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5825http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5825&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5825/Default.aspx State steps in to help save Bush Hog in Selma katydowMon, 09 Aug 2010 16:05:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5825http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5801/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5801http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5801&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5801/Default.aspx Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group Chairman M.K. 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Bob Riley recently to discuss plans to strengthen the partnership between South Korea and Alabama, according to a release issued Monday. katydowTue, 03 Aug 2010 16:49:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5801http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5788/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5788http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5788&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5788/Default.aspx Lakeside Steel, Inc. will build a pipe manufacturing facility in Thomasville and initially create 120 new jobs. katydowFri, 30 Jul 2010 16:41:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5788http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5778/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5778http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5778&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5778/Default.aspx Existing Companies Get Help to Upgrade Worker Skills, Remain Competitive in Challenging Economy katydowWed, 28 Jul 2010 16:58:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5778http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5746/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5746http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5746&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5746/Default.aspx Governor Riley: "I think you're going to see Alabama become a part of an aviation/aerospace corridor that is developing all across the Gulf Coast." katydowWed, 21 Jul 2010 16:29:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5746http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5730/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5730http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5730&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5730/Default.aspx Alabama Gov. Bob Riley announced Friday that Hyundai Heavy Industries will locate its first U.S. plant in Montgomery. katydowMon, 19 Jul 2010 16:44:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5730http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5725/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5725http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5725&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5725/Default.aspx Governor Riley: Raytheon to construct Standard Missile production factory in Huntsville katydowMon, 19 Jul 2010 15:43:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5725http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5711/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5711http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5711&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5711/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley on Tuesday said he will travel to the Farnborough International Air Show outside London next week to work on an agreement with an aerospace company that could bring several hundred new jobs to Alabama.charlottecoleWed, 14 Jul 2010 12:14:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5711http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5706/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5706http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5706&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5706/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley told economic developers at a conference today that he hopes to land four or five projects that are close to announcing new manufacturing, aviation, distribution and locomotive facilities -- capping off his administration's history of industry-hunting success. charlottecoleTue, 13 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5706http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5685/Alabamas-First-Class-PreK-Ranked-Nations-Best.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5685http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5685&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5685/Alabamas-First-Class-PreK-Ranked-Nations-Best.aspx Governor Riley: “Even while facing difficult budget challenges, we’ve been able to greatly increase enrollment in First Class and maintain the highest quality pre-K program in the nation." katydowWed, 07 Jul 2010 16:57:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5685http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5642/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5642http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5642&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5642/Default.aspx Gov. Bob Riley said economic development projects in both Huntsville and Decatur could be worked out before this fall. katydowFri, 25 Jun 2010 16:55:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5642http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5625/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5625http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5625&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5625/Default.aspx Work on Robotics Technology Park Moves Forward with Groundbreaking for Advanced Research and Technology Center katydowWed, 23 Jun 2010 16:19:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5625http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5569/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5569http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5569&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5569/Default.aspx Initial meeting in Beijing, Follow-up meeting in Birmingham in August katydowFri, 11 Jun 2010 17:28:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5569http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5568/Governor-Riley-Alabamas-Beaches-Are-Open.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5568http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5568&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5568/Governor-Riley-Alabamas-Beaches-Are-Open.aspx People looking for a way to help Alabamians during this crisis should spend time on the coast katydowFri, 11 Jun 2010 17:18:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5568http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5554/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5554http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5554&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5554/Default.aspx Education Week magazine produces "Diplomas Count," an annual ranking of state graduation rates katydowThu, 10 Jun 2010 20:31:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5554http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5553/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5553http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5553&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5553/Default.aspx Paid for with funds provided to the state by BP, the $15 million project will protect sensitive estuaries from Gulf oil spill katydowThu, 10 Jun 2010 20:10:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5553http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5520/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5520http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5520&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5520/Default.aspx Governor Riley announces increase in boom deployed to protect Alabama's coastline from ongoing Gulf oil spill as a result of his meeting with President Obama. katydowTue, 08 Jun 2010 17:47:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5520http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5494http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5494&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx Over the last year, 12 Southern states have taken part in Microsoft’s Elevate America program, a unique public-private partnership designed to provide free technology training to displaced workers. katydowThu, 27 May 2010 16:25:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5494http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5491/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5491http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5491&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5491/Default.aspx The program - Alabama E3 (Economy, Energy, Environment) - will ultimately help companies maximize  energy efficiency, reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and train employees in using “green” manufacturing practices. katydowThu, 27 May 2010 15:50:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5491http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5459/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5459http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5459&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5459/Default.aspx Governor Riley: “This center will offer this region and our entire state new opportunities for economic growth and development” katydowFri, 21 May 2010 14:47:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5459http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5431/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5431http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5431&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5431/Default.aspx Four Southern Governors have taken action to address the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that continues to impact the coastlines of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Committed to protecting both the environment and economy of the region, these Governors are using all available tools to protect the citizens of their respective state. katydowFri, 14 May 2010 16:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5431http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5425/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5425http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5425&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5425/Default.aspx Through Elevate America, Microsoft will work with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD), the Alabama Career Center System, and the Alabama Community College System to distribute 15,000 vouchers for free, online technology training and certification. katydowFri, 14 May 2010 13:41:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5425http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5410/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5410http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5410&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5410/Default.aspx Acknowledges Honda's success in helping to establish Alabama's strong international reputation katydowWed, 12 May 2010 15:30:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5410http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5408/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5408http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5408&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5408/Default.aspx The South is home to a significant reserve of natural and energy resources, and Southern Governors are mindful of emerging energy and environmental issues that impact the region’s growth and prosperity. Most recently, the governors of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida have taken action to address the unprecedented environmental and economic threats to the region posed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. katydowTue, 11 May 2010 19:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5408http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5357/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5357http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5357&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5357/Default.aspx The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), the world's premier distance learning association will present Alabama Governor Bob Riley the 2010 USDLA Eagle Award in May.katydowWed, 28 Apr 2010 16:51:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5357http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5355/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5355http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5355&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5355/Default.aspx Corridor X/I-65 Interchange promises to be an engine of economic growth for the entire region katydowWed, 28 Apr 2010 16:29:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5355http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5341/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5341http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5341&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5341/Default.aspx Canada-based Plasman Corp. to build manufacturing facility in Fort Payne katydowTue, 27 Apr 2010 15:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5341http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5319/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5319http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5319&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5319/Default.aspx Gov. Bob Riley is creating a Blue Alert System which will alert the public in cases where a suspect is at large after seriously injuring or killing a law enforcement officer. charlottecoleMon, 19 Apr 2010 17:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5319http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5302/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5302http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5302&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5302/Default.aspx Governor Riley: “Every time we make government more transparent, we make it more honest and accountable to the people it serves." katydowWed, 14 Apr 2010 17:22:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5302http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5280/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5280http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5280&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5280/Default.aspx Automotive supplier Faurecia North America expected to employ about 200 workers in Tuscaloosa County katydowFri, 09 Apr 2010 16:05:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5280http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5242/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5242http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5242&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5242/Default.aspx New law creates an electronic database to quickly track excessive purchases of psuedoephedrine, the chief ingredient used to manufacture meth katydowWed, 31 Mar 2010 16:46:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5242http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5227/The-Right-Track-for-Our-Roads.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5227http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5227&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5227/The-Right-Track-for-Our-Roads.aspx An Editorial by Governors Bob Riley, Haley Barbour, Ed Rendell, Phil Bredesen and Bob McDonnell katydowMon, 29 Mar 2010 17:44:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5215/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5215http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5215&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5215/Default.aspx Comments on Today’s Report of Employment Gains and on Alabama’s Economy katydowFri, 26 Mar 2010 16:13:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5215http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5175/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5175http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5175&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5175/Default.aspx Discusses measures making government more open and transparent to mark Sunshine Week katydowThu, 18 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5175http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5142/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5142http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5142&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5142/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley unveiled the state’s updated strategy to create new jobs through exports during a ceremony today at the State Capitol where he also recognized seven Alabama companies for their success in international trade. katydowFri, 12 Mar 2010 17:13:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5142http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5135/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5135http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5135&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5135/Default.aspx National grant + State funding + Local private dollars = Successful Program katydowThu, 11 Mar 2010 16:54:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5135http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5126/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5126http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5126&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5126/Default.aspx Gov. Bob Riley announces the state’s latest tourism campaign will celebrate Alabama’s small towns and downtowns; 215 towns and cities to stage homecoming events katydowWed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5126http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5089/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5089http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5089&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5089/Default.aspx Health insurance deduction available, Governor encourages expansion of benefit for small businesses katydowThu, 04 Mar 2010 16:29:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5089http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5061/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5061http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5061&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5061/Default.aspx The Governor was at Pell City High School on Friday to announce school systems across the state are getting much faster computer connection speeds katydowMon, 01 Mar 2010 17:01:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5061http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5055/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5055http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5055&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5055/Default.aspx The award is part of $385 million in federal stimulus funds awarded to states to advance the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records and health information technology. katydowFri, 26 Feb 2010 16:08:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5055http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5042/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5042http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5042&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5042/Default.aspx Aviation businesses operating in Dothan, Mobile, Birmingham and Andalusia are threatened by a state tax law that Governor Bob Riley is working to change katydowThu, 25 Feb 2010 16:44:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5042http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5030/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5030http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5030&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5030/Default.aspx The Southern Governors Association, along with several governors from Chinese provinces, will meet in Birmingham this summer, Gov. Bob Riley said.  katydowTue, 23 Feb 2010 17:38:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5030http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5015/Teach-for-America-Expanding-to-Alabama.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5015http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5015&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5015/Teach-for-America-Expanding-to-Alabama.aspx Bringing 90 Dedicated Teachers to the Black Belt in the Next Three Years katydowFri, 19 Feb 2010 17:16:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5015http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5005/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5005http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5005&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5005/Default.aspx Business groups and lawmakers this week gathered at the State Capitol to urge passage of Gov. Riley's "Jumpstarting Jobs" plan katydowFri, 19 Feb 2010 16:18:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5005http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4983/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4983http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4983&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4983/Default.aspx Report shows Alabama is “ripe for development” katydowWed, 17 Feb 2010 16:09:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4983http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4934/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4934http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4934&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4934/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley today visited Mobile to promote his “Jumpstarting Jobs” economic growth plan, which is currently before the Alabama Legislature. katydowTue, 02 Feb 2010 16:50:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4934http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4886/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4886http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4886&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4886/Default.aspx Gov. Bob Riley discussed his "Jumpstarting Jobs" legislative package today at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce katydowTue, 26 Jan 2010 17:13:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4886http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4833/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4833http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4833&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4833/Default.aspx Effort aimed at recruiting more business to Alabama katydowFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:08:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4833http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4805/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4805http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4805&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4805/Default.aspx Called on legislators to pass incentives to jumpstart new job creation, allow public charter schools and enact ethic reform during his annual State of the State Address Tuesday night katydowWed, 13 Jan 2010 15:33:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4805http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4804/AL-Gov-Riley-2010-State-of-the-State.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4804http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4804&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4804/AL-Gov-Riley-2010-State-of-the-State.aspx Prepared remarks of Governor Bob Riley katydowWed, 13 Jan 2010 15:22:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4804http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4737/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4737http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4737&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4737/Default.aspx One of only nine states receiving a performance bonus from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services katydowFri, 18 Dec 2009 16:18:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4737http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4726/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4726http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4726&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4726/Default.aspx The governors of Georgia, Alabama and Florida vow to have made progress toward a compromise in their states’ decades-old water rights dispute  katydowWed, 16 Dec 2009 17:27:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4726http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4704/AL-Gov-Rileys-KidCheck-Program-Wins-Award.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4704http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4704&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4704/AL-Gov-Rileys-KidCheck-Program-Wins-Award.aspx KidCheck was created in order to build partnerships to bring free comprehensive school-based health screenings to any interested school system katydowFri, 11 Dec 2009 16:06:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4704http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4680/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4680http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4680&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4680/Default.aspx Plan to meet in Montgomery on Dec. 15 to try to resolve a 19-year water dispute katydowTue, 08 Dec 2009 16:39:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4680http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4665/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4665http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4665&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4665/Default.aspx Adding C-Class Production Work Adds 1,000 Jobs, Brings Plant to Full Employment Capacity katydowThu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4665http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4650/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4650http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4650&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4650/Default.aspx Just as they did 75 years earlier, Southern governors gathered in Warm Springs, Georgia on Saturday to discuss their region’s economy at a time of national economic distress katydowMon, 30 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4650http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4641/Gov-Riley-Encourages-Recycling-in-Alabama.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4641http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4641&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4641/Gov-Riley-Encourages-Recycling-in-Alabama.aspx “Recycling is the ultimate win-win situation” katydowWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4641http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4591/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4591http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4591&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4591/Default.aspx 20 to 25 percent of Kia's work force is expected to come from Alabama katydowFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:56:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4591http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4585/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4585http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4585&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4585/Default.aspx State reaping rewards from Kia’s first U.S. assembly plant katydowThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:13:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4585http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4566/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4566http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4566&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4566/Default.aspx The Alabama delegation will meet with top business prospects and senior government officials katydowMon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4566http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4563/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4563http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4563&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4563/Default.aspx “With these bonds, systems can repair, renovate, and construct much-needed schools while also stimulating our economy” katydowFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:37:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4563http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4557/AL-Gov-Riley-Alliance-to-Aid-Region.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4557http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4557&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4557/AL-Gov-Riley-Alliance-to-Aid-Region.aspx New organization dedicated to growing the space, aviation and aerospace industry in the four state region of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest Florida katydowThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:59:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4557http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4551/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4551http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4551&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4551/Default.aspx Also met with the former president of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to discuss strengthening trade and investment ties between Alabama and India katydowWed, 28 Oct 2009 16:45:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4551http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4541/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4541http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4541&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4541/Default.aspx 501(c)(6) Will Establish Region as a World-Class Aerospace, Space and Aviation Corridor; First Objective: Help Secure KC-45 Tanker Contract for Region katydowTue, 27 Oct 2009 16:11:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4541http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4539/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4539http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4539&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4539/Default.aspx By promoting their common assets and the region’s long-standing tradition of excellence in the aerospace industry, members of the Alliance will seize opportunities to grow the sector, attracting more jobs and suppliers to the region katydowTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:51:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4539http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4496/Alabama-Reports-on-Use-of-Stimulus.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4496http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4496&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4496/Alabama-Reports-on-Use-of-Stimulus.aspx State’s report is online at www.stimulus.alabama.gov katydowThu, 15 Oct 2009 16:03:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4496http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4485/Riley-approves-14M-training-grant.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4485http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4485&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4485/Riley-approves-14M-training-grant.aspx Grant designed to help workers who lost their jobs due to business closings or layoffs katydowWed, 14 Oct 2009 15:02:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4485http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4445/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4445http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4445&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4445/Default.aspx Education officials from North Carolina, Kansas, West Virginia and Louisiana are in Alabama this week to observe effective education programs being used in the state katydowFri, 02 Oct 2009 15:10:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4445http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4427/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4427http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4427&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4427/Default.aspx High-tech company to create 300 new information technology jobs katydowMon, 28 Sep 2009 16:44:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4427http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4415/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4415http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4415&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4415/Default.aspx Gov. Riley held a joint press conference with Hybrid Kinetic Motors (HK Motors) to announce plans for construction of a new green-vehicle manufacturing plant in Baldwin County katydowFri, 25 Sep 2009 15:27:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4415http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4403/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4403http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4403&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4403/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today urged academic, business and economic development experts to continue their collaboration to help Alabama reach its potential as a global leader in science and technology.charlottecoleWed, 23 Sep 2009 16:28:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4403http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4389/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4389http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4389&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4389/Default.aspx Discussed economic relations between Alabama and Ireland with Irish Counsel General Martin Rouine on Friday katydowFri, 18 Sep 2009 16:21:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4389http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4348/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4348http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4348&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4348/Default.aspx Alabama.gov has earned a top ranking from the Center for Digital Government (CDG) for the sixth consecutive year katydowWed, 09 Sep 2009 15:54:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4348http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4342/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4342http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4342&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4342/Default.aspx Trip could result in hundreds of new jobs for Alabama katydowTue, 08 Sep 2009 14:22:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4342http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4337/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4337http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4337&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4337/Default.aspx Discusses the economic relationship between Germany and Alabama katydowFri, 04 Sep 2009 15:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4337http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4324/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4324http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4324&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4324/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley is encouraging Alabamians to remember September 2009 as “National Preparedness Month” and to ensure they are ready for any type of disaster katydowWed, 02 Sep 2009 14:30:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4324http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4308/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4308http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4308&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4308/Default.aspx “If you want to see how far Alabama has come in education, just look at theses results.” katydowWed, 26 Aug 2009 16:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4308http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4296/Alabamas-governor-to-lead-Southern-governors.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4296http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4296&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4296/Alabamas-governor-to-lead-Southern-governors.aspx Alabama Gov. Bob Riley replaces Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as chairman of the Southern Governors' Association katydowMon, 24 Aug 2009 14:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4296http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4293/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4293http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4293&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4293/Default.aspx Expansion brings 240 new jobs to North Alabama katydowMon, 24 Aug 2009 13:43:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4293http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4284/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4284http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4284&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4284/Default.aspx “This is a promising start to a thriving motion picture industry in our state." katydowThu, 20 Aug 2009 12:20:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4284http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4261/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4261http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4261&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4261/Default.aspx Technology is bringing students together from across the state katydowFri, 14 Aug 2009 14:45:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4261http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4227/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4227http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4227&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4227/Default.aspx Health screenings were available in 23 school systems across the state during the 2008-2009 school year katydowWed, 05 Aug 2009 14:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4208/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4208http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4208&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4208/Default.aspx New school construction made possible by the Education Facilities Act - the largest education bond issue in state history. katydowWed, 29 Jul 2009 15:20:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4208http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4195/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4195http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4195&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4195/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley has awarded an additional $30.6 million in economic stimulus funds to help thousands of low-income residents across Alabama reduce their home energy costs. katydowFri, 24 Jul 2009 15:15:28 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4195http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4188/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4188http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4188&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4188/Default.aspxFlanked by veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Governor Bob Riley today unveiled the designs for two distinctive license plates that will be available to veterans of those wars beginning August 1.charlottecoleWed, 22 Jul 2009 15:58:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4188http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4179/Alabama-Wins-Major-Water-War-Victory.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4179http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4179&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4179/Alabama-Wins-Major-Water-War-Victory.aspx Governor Bob Riley is praising a major victory the state won today in water wars litigation involving Alabama, Georgia and Florida. katydowMon, 20 Jul 2009 15:27:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4179http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4162/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4162http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4162&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4162/Default.aspx Gov. Bob Riley spoke during a ceremony at the State Capitol where he honored three Alabama middle schools for winning a national award for their improvements in reading, math and science. katydowTue, 14 Jul 2009 15:19:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4162http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4157/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4157http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4157&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4157/Default.aspx Alabama’s network of state government web sites has again received national recognition, receiving a top ten ranking in the 2009 Brookings Institution’s report on state and federal government websites. katydowFri, 10 Jul 2009 13:59:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4157http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4156/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4156http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4156&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4156/Default.aspx Alabama workers who have recently lost their jobs and are seeking employment may be getting some help thanks to a $1.3 million grant awarded by Governor Bob Riley. katydowThu, 09 Jul 2009 15:15:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4156http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4145/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4145http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4145&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4145/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley announced Tuesday that 27 classrooms have been selected to become First Class Pre-K sites. katydowWed, 08 Jul 2009 14:53:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4145http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4142/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4142http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4142&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4142/Default.aspx“Stimulus projects will be awarded in every county of Alabama to improve travel and help economic development," said Governor Riley. katydowTue, 07 Jul 2009 12:20:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4142http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4136/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4136http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4136&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4136/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley’s “ConnectingALABAMA” broadband initiative today announced the launch of a website with features that allow visitors to test the speed of their Internet connection and share stories about how high-speed service helps their families and businesses. katydowThu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4136http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4133/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4133http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4133&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4133/Default.aspx Workforce efforts train Alabamians for high-skill jobs katydowWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:53:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4133http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4130/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4130http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4130&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4130/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley has awarded $9.26 million, including $4.86 million in federal stimulus funding, to help Alabama’s low-income residents cut their utility bills by making their homes more energy efficient. katydowWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4130http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4098/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4098http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4098&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4098/Default.aspxBuilding upon relationships with existing companies helps state recruit new jobskatydowTue, 23 Jun 2009 15:22:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4098http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4079/Alabama-receives-award-for-creating-new-jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4079http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4079&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4079/Alabama-receives-award-for-creating-new-jobs.aspx"Alabama continues to outperform most states, even during this tough economy, says Governor Bob Riley.  "The economic foundation we built over the past few years is helping to sustain our state during this downturn, and it will allow Alabama to come out of it with new jobs and more growth."charlottecoleTue, 16 Jun 2009 13:13:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4079http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4054/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4054http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4054&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4054/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley is going to three continents over 13 days this month on an economic development mission designed to attract new jobs and expand Alabama’s trade opportunities.katydowTue, 09 Jun 2009 10:44:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4054http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4042/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4042http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4042&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4042/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley visited several hundred teachers going through two weeks of training this summer so their students can benefit from the state’s math and science initiative.katydowThu, 04 Jun 2009 12:44:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4042http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4016/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4016http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4016&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4016/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley signed a new law Tuesday that will help the state recruit new jobs.katydowWed, 27 May 2009 14:42:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4016http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4004/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4004http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4004&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4004/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today visited one of the state’s 44 Career Centers to highlight services that are available to help unemployed Alabamians find jobs.katydowFri, 22 May 2009 14:18:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4004http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3996/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3996http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3996&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3996/Default.aspxA pilot reading program for Alabama's middle schoolers has been so successful that it will be expanded to another 43 middle schools next year, Gov. Bob Riley announced today. katydowWed, 20 May 2009 13:30:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3996http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3971/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3971http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3971&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3971/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley greeted the announcement by Boeing on Tuesday that the company is relocating the headquarters of its Missile Defense Systems division from northern Virginia to Huntsville with praise for Boeing and Alabama’s workers.katydowWed, 13 May 2009 15:38:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3971http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3940/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3940http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3940&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3940/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley thanked members of the House Tuesday for passing a proposal he announced in his State of the State Address to improve Alabama’s ability to recruit higher paying jobs.katydowWed, 06 May 2009 15:10:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3940http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3935/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3935http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3935&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3935/Default.aspxFY 2010 spending plan provides millions for proven programs: ARI, AMSTI, ACCESS Distance Learning and First Class Pre-KkatydowTue, 05 May 2009 13:19:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3935http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3921/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3921http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3921&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3921/Default.aspxNew Regional Headquarters, Call Center to Bring 1,200 Jobs katydowThu, 30 Apr 2009 15:17:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3921http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3888/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3888http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3888&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3888/Default.aspxAlabama’s First Class Pre-Kindergarten program is once again rated the nation’s best for overall quality.katydowThu, 23 Apr 2009 12:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3888http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3877/Alabama-Tourism-Up-3-Percent-in-2008.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3877http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3877&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3877/Alabama-Tourism-Up-3-Percent-in-2008.aspxGovernor Releases Tourism and Travel Economic Impact ReportkatydowWed, 22 Apr 2009 13:16:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3877http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3774/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3774http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3774&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3774/Default.aspx“With this new law we’ll attract new investment into Alabama. We’ll increase job opportunities for our citizens and we’ll improve our ability to compete on the global stage for film and motion picture production,” Governor Riley said.katydowWed, 25 Mar 2009 14:26:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3774http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3725/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3725http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3725&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3725/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley on Thursday outlined the state’s strategy to continue growing the economy through exports during a ceremony at the State Capitol where he also honored seven Alabama companies for their success in exporting and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.charlottecoleFri, 13 Mar 2009 15:05:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3725http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3710/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3710http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3710&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3710/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley, who has proposed performance-based bonuses for teachers, praised President Obama’s call today for such a system of rewarding good teachers.charlottecoleWed, 11 Mar 2009 15:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3710http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3695/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3695http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3695&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3695/Default.aspxAll Kids may add to insurance rollsThe recent federal reauthori­zation of a program that fills the health insurance gap for chil­dren could be a boon for Alaba­ma, and state officials say it couldn't have come at a better time.charlottecoleMon, 09 Mar 2009 16:13:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3695http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3693/AL-Gov-Riley-on-the-Right-Track--On-the-Web.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3693http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3693&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3693/AL-Gov-Riley-on-the-Right-Track--On-the-Web.aspxFrom the beginning of his first term as governor to the present day, Alabama's Bob Riley has argued that government must let the people know what it is doing for it to be responsive to the people. His dedication to this principle was never more evident than in the last few weeks, when he announced two Web sites that would allow residents to monitor how much the state spends and how it spends it.charlottecoleMon, 09 Mar 2009 16:03:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3693http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3677/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3677http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3677&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3677/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley is bringing together school superintendents, business leaders, faith-based organizers and Alma J. Powell, the Chair of America’s Promise Alliance, for a Dropout Prevention Summit in Montgomery on Thursday.katydowWed, 04 Mar 2009 15:08:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3677http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3668/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3668http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3668&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3668/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley has authorized an additional $25 a week in unemployment benefits that is part of the federal stimulus law passed by Congress.katydowMon, 02 Mar 2009 15:43:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3668http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3650/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3650http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3650&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3650/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley said he will not recommend that legislators change state law in order for Alabama to receive a portion of the federal stimulus funds dealing with unemployment compensation coverage. katydowWed, 25 Feb 2009 16:12:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3650http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3646/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3646http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3646&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3646/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced Monday that Alabama exports grew to almost $16 billion in 2008, an increase of 10 percent from the year before.katydowTue, 24 Feb 2009 12:27:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3646http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3630/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3630http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3630&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3630/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley was joined by officials from Royal Technologies Corporation to announce the company will open a new manufacturing facility in Cullman Industrial Park #5 that is expected to create 300-400 new jobs.katydowThu, 19 Feb 2009 12:59:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3630http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3583/AL-Gov-Riley-2009-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3583http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3583&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3583/AL-Gov-Riley-2009-State-of-the-State-Address.aspxPrepared remarks of Gov. Bob RileykatydowWed, 04 Feb 2009 14:51:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3583http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3573/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3573http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3573&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3573/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley will give a preview of his State of the State address to an audience of high school seniors from 13 schools across the state thanks to the ACCESS Distance Learning program. katydowMon, 02 Feb 2009 15:13:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3573http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3569/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3569http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3569&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3569/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and small business owners met at the state capitol on Thursday to highlight a new law that helps small businesses and their employees.katydowFri, 30 Jan 2009 16:06:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3569http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3514/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3514http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3514&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3514/Default.aspxThe Governor’s Commission on Quality Teaching presented its second report - Innovations in Teaching: Creating Professional Pathways for Alabama Teachers - to Governor Riley today outlining seven recommended reforms. katydowThu, 15 Jan 2009 13:06:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3514http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3496/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3496http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3496&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3496/Default.aspxThe U.S. Supreme Court today delivered a major victory to Alabama in the long-running water war litigation.katydowTue, 13 Jan 2009 13:09:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3496http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3479/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3479http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3479&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3479/Default.aspxGov. Riley announces a decline in highway fatalities during a news conference with state officials and law enforcement officers.katydowThu, 08 Jan 2009 14:47:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3479http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3466/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3466http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3466&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3466/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley demonstrated the power of high speed Internet today when he brought together Alabamians at various locations around the state for a discussion through a video connection made possible by broadband.katydowTue, 06 Jan 2009 15:04:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3466http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3462/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3462http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3462&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3462/Default.aspxMembers of Governor Bob Riley’s Cabinet and staff began competing against their counterparts in 12 other states Thursday in a two-week physical challenge that draws attention to the growing problem of obesity in America. katydowFri, 02 Jan 2009 16:17:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3462http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3434/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3434http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3434&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3434/Default.aspxA tax break that takes effect for many Alabama small businesses and their employees Jan. 1 is being implemented by state tax officials to cover as many companies as possible.katydowThu, 18 Dec 2008 13:18:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3434http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3430/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3430http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3430&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3430/Default.aspxA landfill in Baldwin County will soon convert gas generated by waste into electricity with the help of a $40,000 grant awarded by Governor Bob Riley.katydowThu, 18 Dec 2008 12:50:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3430http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3416/Gov-Riley-Announces-Deficit-Prevention-Plan.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3416http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3416&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3416/Gov-Riley-Announces-Deficit-Prevention-Plan.aspxGovernor Bob Riley on Monday announced a Deficit Prevention Plan that includes a hiring freeze on state workers, a freeze on state employee merit pay raises, stopping the purchase of new state vehicles and other measures.katydowTue, 16 Dec 2008 14:59:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3416http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3409/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3409http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3409&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3409/Default.aspxThe mobile broadband center - a bus with 15 computers connected by satellite to high-speed Internet - will roll into Choctaw and Clarke counties during the next few days to help senior citizens compare Medicare plans and enroll for the one that best suits their needs, Governor Bob Riley announced Wednesday.katydowFri, 12 Dec 2008 14:22:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3409http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3394/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3394http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3394&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3394/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley proclaimed Wednesday “Internet Safety Day” and announced that the Verizon Foundation is awarding grants of almost $60,000 to programs that protect Alabamians, particularly children, when they get online.katydowThu, 11 Dec 2008 15:34:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3394http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3390/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3390http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3390&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3390/Default.aspxAlabama families who have loved ones deployed overseas in the military will be able to visit public libraries across the state and visually communicate with them using computers equipped with video web cameras, Governor Bob Riley announced today.katydowWed, 10 Dec 2008 14:12:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3390http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3374/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3374http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3374&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3374/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and district attorneys today announced the next phase of the state’s “ZERO METH” campaign includes a DVD being sent to high schools that graphically shows the harmful effects of using methamphetamine.katydowFri, 05 Dec 2008 13:00:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3374http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3368/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3368http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3368&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3368/Default.aspxAfter returning from Philadelphia where he and his fellow governors met with President-elect Barack Obama, Alabama Governor Bob Riley said his message to the president-elect was clear: cutting taxes and helping states deal with burdensome federal mandates are the best ways to stimulate the economy.katydowThu, 04 Dec 2008 14:06:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3368http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3357/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3357http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3357&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3357/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and a bipartisan group of governors from across the nation will meet on Tuesday in Philadelphia with President-elect Barack Obama to discuss the economic conditions facing the country and ways to stimulate the economy.katydowTue, 02 Dec 2008 14:10:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3357http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3318/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3318http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3318&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3318/Default.aspxThe federal government believes that the ruling in Alabama and Florida’s favor should stand.katydowFri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3318http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3284/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3284http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3284&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3284/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and Transportation Director Joe McInnes today joined local officials from Florida and Alabama to dedicate State Highway 113 as Alabama’s newest major Hurricane Evacuation Route. katydowThu, 13 Nov 2008 13:52:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3284http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3277/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3277http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3277&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3277/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley signed a proclamation honoring America’s veterans and visited a school with an Alabama National Guard soldier today to focus attention on remembering and thanking our veterans.katydowTue, 11 Nov 2008 14:51:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3277http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3264/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3264http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3264&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3264/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and Transportation Director Joe McInnes will gather with local officials in Flomaton on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of a highway widening project jointly funded by governments in Alabama and Florida.katydowMon, 10 Nov 2008 15:59:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3264http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3248/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3248http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3248&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3248/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced Wednesday that the Alabama Tourism Department has won the Travel Industry Association’s highest honor for its Year of Alabama Arts campaign as well as two other national competitions.katydowThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:33:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3248http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3245/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3245http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3245&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3245/Default.aspxSite Selection magazine ranks Alabama’s business climate among the best in the nation in its annual survey of states. katydowWed, 05 Nov 2008 13:52:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3245http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3232/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3232http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3232&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3232/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley added his voice Tuesday to those pushing for a free trade agreement with Colombia.katydowThu, 30 Oct 2008 12:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3232http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3225/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3225http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3225&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3225/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today met with Colombian Ambassador Carolina Barco at the Alabama State Capitol to discuss the benefits of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).katydowWed, 29 Oct 2008 12:41:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3225http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3195/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3195http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3195&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3195/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley and other officials today announced that a milestone has been reached in the state’s effort to explore a new industry and a new economic opportunity for farmers in south Alabama: the production of jet fuel from sugar cane. katydowWed, 22 Oct 2008 12:34:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3195http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3194/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3194http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3194&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3194/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced today that SSAB, a global steel producer, has decided to locate a new heat treating facility in Mobile, creating 180 jobs.katydowWed, 22 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3194http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3186/NigeriaAlabama-Economic-Forum-Holds.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3186http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3186&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3186/NigeriaAlabama-Economic-Forum-Holds.aspxCome Oct. 23, the maiden Nigeria– Alabama Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum will hold at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel, Alabama.katydowMon, 20 Oct 2008 13:24:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3186http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3175/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3175http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3175&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3175/Default.aspxA pilot program in Alabama is helping to establish new school bus safety guidelines nationwide.  Governor Bob Riley started the program after a deadly accident in Huntsville two years ago. Four high school students died when their school bus plunged 30 feet from an interstate overpass.charlottecoleThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3175http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3174/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3174http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3174&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3174/Default.aspxAt the grand opening of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site this past weekend, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett joined Alabama Governor Bob Riley and some of those whom the new national park site honors—the first African-American military aviators, who served with distinction in World War II.charlottecoleThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:52:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3174http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3170/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3170http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3170&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3170/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today announced Alabama is one of 10 states partnering with General Motors Corporation to promote the development and use of cleaner-burning ethanol fuel, which is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.charlottecoleThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:17:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3170http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3122/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3122http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3122&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3122/Default.aspxAlabama Gov. Bob Riley has meetings scheduled with officials from Japan and Brazil to discuss expanding trade opportunities between the state and those countries.katydowWed, 08 Oct 2008 15:10:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3122http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3117/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3117http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3117&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3117/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today unveiled the design for the new license plate that will go into circulation in January. katydowWed, 08 Oct 2008 14:20:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3117http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3113/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3113http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3113&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3113/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley will hold meetings this week with officials from Japan and Brazil as the state continues its focus on expanding international trade opportunities.katydowTue, 07 Oct 2008 12:48:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3113http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3095/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3095http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3095&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3095/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley said Alabama has entered into an agreement with Mississippi and Louisiana that will help speed the arrival of gasoline and diesel fuel into our state.katydowFri, 03 Oct 2008 11:40:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3095http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3085/Gov-Riley-Highlights-Education-Progress.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3085http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3085&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3085/Gov-Riley-Highlights-Education-Progress.aspxAlabama schools are making great progress and reforms that are fueling that progress need to be continued and expanded, Governor Bob Riley said during a visit to Pine Level Elementary School on Wednesday.katydowThu, 02 Oct 2008 13:18:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3085http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3059/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3059http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3059&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3059/Default.aspxAn effort to make Interstate 65 in Alabama the nation’s first biofuel corridor moved forward Friday when Governor Bob Riley helped open new fuel pumps at two Mobile gas stations that dispense E-85 ethanol and B-20 biodiesel.katydowMon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3059http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3031/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3031http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3031&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3031/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley met with Hong Kong’s highest ranking official in the United States on Wednesday to promote stronger economic ties.katydowThu, 25 Sep 2008 13:02:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3031http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3025/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3025http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3025&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3025/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley praised Alabama’s workforce for helping to attract new companies to the state during an event at Navistar Engine Group’s new Huntsville plant.katydowWed, 24 Sep 2008 13:48:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3025http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3009/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3009http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3009&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3009/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley will honor teachers who received National Board Certification by hosting a reception for them at the Governor’s Mansion on Thursday. katydowTue, 23 Sep 2008 11:32:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3009http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3004/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3004http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3004&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3004/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley’s effort to bring high-speed Internet access to all Alabamians has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.katydowMon, 22 Sep 2008 01:42:01 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3004http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2986/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2986http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2986&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2986/Default.aspxHong Kong’s highest ranking official in the United States will meet with Governor Bob Riley in Montgomery and make stops in Huntsville and Birmingham later this month to promote economic and trade relations.katydowThu, 18 Sep 2008 13:44:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2986http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2985/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2985http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2985&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2985/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley has awarded grants totaling $1.1 million to six local governments to harness fuel and energy from renewable sources.katydowThu, 18 Sep 2008 13:39:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2985http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2984/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2984http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2984&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2984/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley has awarded grants totaling $1.1 million to six local governments to harness fuel and energy from renewable sources.katydowWed, 17 Sep 2008 16:15:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2984http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2973/Alabama-Earns-Best-of-the-Web-Honor.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2973http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2973&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2973/Alabama-Earns-Best-of-the-Web-Honor.aspxAlabama’s state government web portal, www.Alabama.gov, is earning national praise.katydowTue, 16 Sep 2008 15:02:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2973http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2955/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2955http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2955&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2955/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley on Friday afternoon declared a state of emergency for Alabama after he received new information from the U.S. Department of Energy that energy shortages will likely occur in the state due to Hurricane Ike.katydowMon, 15 Sep 2008 13:47:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2955http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2918/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2918http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2918&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2918/Default.aspxAlabama’s new teacher mentoring program has helped beginning teachers get their start and convinced many to remain in the classroom, Governor Bob Riley said after talking with several first-year teachers and their mentors.katydowTue, 09 Sep 2008 12:54:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2918http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2914/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2914http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2914&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2914/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley will join eight teachers from schools in Jefferson, Montgomery and Elmore counties for a roundtable discussion on Monday, September 8. They will be discussing the first year of the state’s new teacher mentoring program.katydowMon, 08 Sep 2008 13:31:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2914http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2895/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2895http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2895&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2895/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley spoke with leaders of 85 high schools on Wednesday about the new learning opportunities their students will have when their schools receive video conferencing capabilities in January.katydowThu, 04 Sep 2008 12:50:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2895http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2887/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2887http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2887&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2887/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley on Monday thanked Secretary Mike Leavitt of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for taking action to make sure Alabamians and hurricane evacuees in the state continue to receive federal- and state-covered health care services.katydowTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:07:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2887http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2886/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2886http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2886&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2886/Default.aspxAlabama is taking in thousands of Louisiana residents who have fled Hurricane Gustav.katydowTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:03:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2886http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2875/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2875http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2875&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2875/Default.aspxAlabama Governor Bob Riley's goal to link every high school in the state to a video conferencing system is almost a reality.katydowFri, 29 Aug 2008 14:56:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2875http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2865/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2865http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2865&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2865/Default.aspxAlabama is being honored by CIO Magazine as a leader in e-government by being named to the magazine’s annual CIO 100 list. Alabama is the only state government named to the list, which honors the top 100 institutions that exemplify the highest level of excellence in information technology (IT).katydowThu, 28 Aug 2008 13:48:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2865http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2859/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2859http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2859&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2859/Default.aspxAlabamians regardless of age are able to benefit from free tutoring services by logging on to www.homeworkalabama.org, Governor Bob Riley announced Monday during a visit to a public library in Montgomery.katydowWed, 27 Aug 2008 13:46:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2859http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2858/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2858http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2858&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2858/Default.aspxThe College Board released results today that show the number of Alabama public school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams increased by 24.3 percent in 2008, compared to the national increase of 8.6 percent. katydowWed, 27 Aug 2008 13:43:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2858http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2827/Riley-Talking-Trade-With-Korea.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2827http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2827&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2827/Riley-Talking-Trade-With-Korea.aspxGov. Bob Riley plans to meet with the Korean Ambassador to discuss trade between the country and state.katydowWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:24:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2827http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2803/Biofuels-for-Alabama-schools-grants-available.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2803http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2803&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2803/Biofuels-for-Alabama-schools-grants-available.aspx“Biodiesel is an all American renewable fuel. It’s also better for the environment because it reduces air pollutants like soot and carbon dioxide,” said Gov. Bob Riley. “Our hope is that if we help school systems with the cost of switching to biodiesel, more school buses in Alabama will be running on this cleaner-burning fuel that reduces our dependence on foreign oil.”charlottecoleFri, 15 Aug 2008 12:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2803http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2802/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2802http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2802&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2802/Default.aspxGov. Joe Manchin said that he plans to push renewable energy projects ranging from hydroelectric dams to solar power in coal-rich West Virginia.charlottecoleThu, 14 Aug 2008 14:42:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2802http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2801/Southern-governors-to-develop-energy-plan.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2801http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2801&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2801/Southern-governors-to-develop-energy-plan.aspxSouthern governors whose states represent one of the nation's major energy producing regions are working on a comprehensive plan to reduce the South's carbon footprint and create jobs.charlottecoleThu, 14 Aug 2008 14:34:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2801http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2792/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2792http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2792&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2792/Default.aspxGov. Timothy M. Kaine yesterday proposed that Southern states develop a regional approach to energy and climate-change policy.charlottecoleWed, 13 Aug 2008 15:25:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2792http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2791/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2791http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2791&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2791/Default.aspxA study by the Washington Economics Group, Inc. has found that Talladega Superspeedway generates an annual economic impact of $407 million for the region and state. These economic activities create 7,955 jobs for workers throughout the Alabama economy. charlottecoleWed, 13 Aug 2008 15:06:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2791http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2781/Governors-Want-Training-Flexibility.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2781http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2781&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2781/Governors-Want-Training-Flexibility.aspxSouthern governors want flexibility to use federal dollars to train workers - and like the idea of using their community colleges to produce much of that training, they said at their annual conference.charlottecoleMon, 11 Aug 2008 12:58:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2781http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2764/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2764http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2764&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2764/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley visited expanding businesses in the aviation, life sciences and automotive fields in three cities on Wednesday to announce Alabama has been named “State of the Year” by a trade magazine for its economic development performance in 2007.charlottecoleThu, 07 Aug 2008 12:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2764http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2752/Keep-prekindergarten-as-priority.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2752http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2752&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2752/Keep-prekindergarten-as-priority.aspxAlabama's pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds is in the odd position of being both widely recognized as one of the best in the nation in terms of quality of its programs, but the worst in the nation in terms of how many children it is reaching. But that's changing.charlottecoleMon, 04 Aug 2008 14:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2752http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2736/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2736http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2736&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2736/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today announced that 107 new classrooms, serving 1,926 children, will receive funding to become First Class Pre-K sites. katydowWed, 30 Jul 2008 14:15:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2736http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2733/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2733http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2733&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2733/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today welcomed more cities and counties to Alabama’s annual Sales Tax Holiday, thanking them for joining the state in providing tax savings for consumers and boosting the economy.katydowTue, 29 Jul 2008 15:01:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2733http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2709/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2709http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2709&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2709/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley honored pre-kindergarten advocates on Wednesday for their successful efforts to expand First Class Pre-K in Alabama.charlottecoleThu, 24 Jul 2008 15:42:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2709http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2706/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2706http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2706&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2706/Default.aspxWith gas prices so high, Governor Bob Riley is promoting a new service that helps state employees save money by carpooling to and from work.katydowWed, 23 Jul 2008 15:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2706http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2700/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2700http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2700&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2700/Default.aspxAlabama Gov. Bob Riley is encouraging state employees to save money by carpooling to work.charlottecoleTue, 22 Jul 2008 15:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2700http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2684/Virtual-Alabama-Wins-Another-Award.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2684http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2684&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2684/Virtual-Alabama-Wins-Another-Award.aspxFor the fourth time since its unveiling late last year, Virtual Alabama has won an award.katydowThu, 17 Jul 2008 14:20:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2684http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2645/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2645http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2645&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2645/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley on Tuesday congratulated the city of Opelika on a major economic expansion.katydowWed, 09 Jul 2008 14:59:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2645http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2644/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2644http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2644&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2644/Default.aspxAll high schools in Alabama will have ACCESS Distance Learning by the time school begins in August 2009, Governor Bob Riley and State Superintendent of Education Joe Morton announced today.katydowWed, 09 Jul 2008 14:55:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2644http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2640/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2640http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2640&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2640/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley and state Superintendent of Education Joseph Morton will announce plans today to fully implement the Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators and Students Statewide, or ACCESS distance learning initiative, in every high school in the state.charlottecoleTue, 08 Jul 2008 14:13:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2640http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2637/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2637http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2637&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2637/Default.aspxAll of Alabama's water systems will be placed on digital maps.charlottecoleTue, 08 Jul 2008 13:58:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2637http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2632/Governor-Riley-Calls-for-Energy-Independence.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2632http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2632&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2632/Governor-Riley-Calls-for-Energy-Independence.aspxAs Americans celebrate Independence Day, Governor Bob Riley says Congress must take steps now to make America energy independent.katydowMon, 07 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2632http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2602/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2602http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2602&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2602/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley is urging Congress to increase domestic energy production by authorizing the exploration of proven American energy reserves.charlottecoleFri, 27 Jun 2008 15:15:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2602http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2591/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2591http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2591&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2591/Default.aspxOn Tuesday, Governor Bob Riley and the U.S. Postal Service unveiled the new state of Alabama flag stamp.  katydowWed, 25 Jun 2008 15:03:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2591http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2572/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2572http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2572&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2572/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley is having a ceremonial signing for a bill that gives parents a tax break on money they contribute toward the state's two college savings plans.katydowThu, 19 Jun 2008 14:19:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2572http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2553/A-Break-for-Small-Business.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2553http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2553&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2553/A-Break-for-Small-Business.aspxMany small businesses and their employees across Alabama will benefit from a tax break on health insurance, representing a significant help to the businesses that provide most of the new jobs in the state each year.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 16:25:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2553http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2552/Volkswagen-Solvay-Consider-Alabama.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2552http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2552&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2552/Volkswagen-Solvay-Consider-Alabama.aspxGov. Bob Riley says Alabama may land both Volkswagen plant in Limestone County and a Solvay Pharmaceuticals plant in Birmingham.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 16:21:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2552http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2545/Governor-Riley-Signs-Education-Budget.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2545http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2545&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2545/Governor-Riley-Signs-Education-Budget.aspxGovernor Bob Riley visited a pre-kindergarten classroom on Thursday to ceremoniously sign a $6.3 billion education budget into law.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2545http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2528/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2528http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2528&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2528/Default.aspxAlabama Industrial Development Training, the state’s workforce preparation agency, has again received international certification for the quality of its services.charlottecoleThu, 12 Jun 2008 14:12:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2528http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2524/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2524http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2524&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2524/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today signed into law a bill that helps small businesses and their employees afford the cost of health insurance.charlottecoleWed, 11 Jun 2008 16:30:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2524http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2520/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2520http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2520&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2520/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced today that Calhoun Community College in Decatur will be the site of a robotics research, education and training campus that will help the state attract new industry, support the needs of existing industry and train workers for high-tech careers.charlottecoleTue, 10 Jun 2008 16:42:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2520http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2515/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2515http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2515&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2515/Default.aspxGasoline prices reached a national average of $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, adding more strain to motorists across the country.charlottecoleTue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2515http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2506/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2506http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2506&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2506/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley is in Chile working to attract business for the Port of Mobile’s new container terminal, which is set to begin operations in September.charlottecoleThu, 05 Jun 2008 14:51:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2506http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2479/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2479http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2479&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2479/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley said that he plans to travel to South America Friday to meet with high-ranking officials including the president of Columbia to discuss trade between Alabama and those nations.charlottecoleFri, 30 May 2008 15:39:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2479http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2468/DBlock-Comments-Begin-Rolling-In.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2468http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2468&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2468/DBlock-Comments-Begin-Rolling-In.aspxThe Federal Communications Commission set a June 20 deadline for public comment on D-Block revisions, but already the agency has begun receiving suggestions from industry, public safety and academics. charlottecoleThu, 29 May 2008 15:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2468http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2450/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2450http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2450&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2450/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley said the state of Alabama is well prepared for hurricane season but cautioned citizens always to heed evacuation warnings when issued.charlottecoleFri, 23 May 2008 16:17:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2450http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2420/FCC-Starts-Over-with-Emergency-Network-Push.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2420http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2420&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2420/FCC-Starts-Over-with-Emergency-Network-Push.aspxA high-profile government auction earlier this year failed to attract enough private investment dollars for airwaves dedicated to a nationwide broadband network for emergency responders. On Wednesday, federal regulators began trying to resuscitate the idea.charlottecoleMon, 19 May 2008 15:04:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2420http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2418/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2418http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2418&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2418/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced a new initiative to bring free health care screenings to school children.charlottecoleFri, 16 May 2008 16:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2418http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2409/Emergency-Network-Plan-Revived.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2409http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2409&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2409/Emergency-Network-Plan-Revived.aspxThe Federal Communications Commission agreed unanimously Wednesday to try again to create a nationwide emergency communications network after an earlier plan failed to attract sufficient support from private investors.charlottecoleThu, 15 May 2008 15:48:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2409http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2371/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2371http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2371&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2371/Default.aspxPublication showcases sports destinations, events and attractionscharlottecoleTue, 06 May 2008 15:12:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2371http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2360/Alabama-Gov-Riley-Offers-Tax-Reform-Plan.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2360http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2360&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2360/Alabama-Gov-Riley-Offers-Tax-Reform-Plan.aspxGov. Bob Riley is offering a tax relief compromise proposal that cuts state sales tax on groceries, raises the income tax filing threshold and will allow Alabamians to vote on reverting back to four-year property reappraisals.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:18:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2360http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2358/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2358http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2358&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2358/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley and Ozark Mayor Bob Bunting were joined by hundreds of US Helicopter officials and residents who had awaited the dedication of the new Flight Operations hangar, Blackwell Airport expansion and infrastructure.charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 16:13:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2358http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2357/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2357http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2357&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2357/Default.aspxThe recent Federal Communications Commission plan for setting aside some radio frequency spectrum for the commercial construction of a new broadband public safety network was fatally flawed, according to the chief executive officer of a company that builds public safety networks. charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 16:11:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2357http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2351/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2351http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2351&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2351/Default.aspxAlabama has become one of only 16 states to achieve the nation’s highest accreditation standard when it comes to emergency preparedness and response.charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 15:14:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2351http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2345/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2345http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2345&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2345/Default.aspxLease payments sought by public-safety agencies on an adjoining block of spectrum were not the only factor in the failure of a portion of wireless spectrum to sell in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's recent 700MHz spectrum auction, the FCC's inspector general said Friday, April 25.charlottecoleTue, 29 Apr 2008 15:38:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2345http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2338/D-Block-DoOver-on-FCC-Agenda.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2338http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2338&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2338/D-Block-DoOver-on-FCC-Agenda.aspxFresh from hearing the concerns of Congress about the FCC’s failure to get a minimum bid for the D Block of the 700 MHz spectrum, the commission will begin making rules for a re-auction expected later this year.charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2338http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2336/Alabama-Tourism-Up-10-Percent-to-93-Billion.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2336http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2336&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2336/Alabama-Tourism-Up-10-Percent-to-93-Billion.aspxAlabama’s tourism and travel industry increased by 10 percent in 2007 over the previous year, according to an economic impact report released by Governor Bob Riley on Thursday, April 24.charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 16:54:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2336http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2326/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2326http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2326&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2326/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley is called a “profile in courage” by Pre-K Now, a Washington-based advocacy group which today released its annual state-by-state analysis of gubernatorial leadership on pre-kindergarten.charlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 17:44:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2326http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2325/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2325http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2325&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2325/Default.aspxThroughout his term, three of Governor Riley priorities have been expanding the state’s role in biotechnology, improving math and science teaching, and using distance learning technology to create more learning opportunities for Alabama students.charlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 17:41:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2325http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2307/A-worthy-effort.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2307http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2307&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2307/A-worthy-effort.aspxEditorial:  Alabama Gov. Bob Riley recently received the "Home for Every American" award from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. He is only the fourth governor to be so honored.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 17:57:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2307http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2303/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2303http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2303&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2303/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and John Goodish, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of the United States Steel Corporation, announced the company plans to build a steel facility in Sumter County in Alabama’s Black Belt.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 17:13:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2303http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2294/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2294http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2294&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2294/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley, who returned last week from a trade promotion mission to China, on Monday will be welcoming a delegation from China interested in investing in Alabama and importing products from the state.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2294http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2262/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2262http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2262&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2262/Default.aspxWhile in China this week on a business and trade mission, Governor Bob Riley is promoting efforts to link scientists from Huntsville with Chinese health agencies to improve public health and food safety.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:23:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2262http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2252/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2252http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2252&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2252/Default.aspxThe United States Interagency Council on Homelessness has selected Gov. Bob Riley to receive its “Home for Every American” Governor Award. He is one of three governors who will receive this national honor in 2008. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:53:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2252http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2238/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2238http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2238&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2238/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced Monday the state has received federal approval of its advanced communications plan for first responders and a $13.5 million homeland security grant to help implement the plan.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:25:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2238http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2237/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2237http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2237&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2237/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley spent the first day of his business and trade mission to China focused on helping aviation and aerospace companies in Alabama gain access to the Asian powerhouse’s commercial market.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:22:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2237http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2221/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2221http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2221&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2221/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced today a new automotive supplier will be locating in Vance and will create more than 180 jobs during the next three years.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:22:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2221http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2220/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2220http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2220&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2220/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley urged a crowd of 1,000 pre-kindergarten advocates gathered at a conference today to walk up to the State House and call on their legislators to support increased funding for pre-K.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:20:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2220http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2215/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2215http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2215&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2215/Default.aspxFive years ago, Governor Bob Riley promised a new day in Alabama. Today our state is enjoying unparalleled economic growth and a healthy diversification of industries and businesses.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:16:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2215http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2214/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2214http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2214&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2214/Default.aspxAlabama's exports to China jumped nearly 750 percent over the past decade, and state leaders look to build on that bond in a far-reaching trade mission to one of the world's fastest-growing economies.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:15:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2214http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2198/Turkey-hunt-a-success-in-more-ways-than-one.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2198http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2198&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2198/Turkey-hunt-a-success-in-more-ways-than-one.aspxDespite less-than-favorable weather conditions, the Seventh Annual Alabama Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt continued to be an unabashed success at both bringing business to Alabama and bagging the Eastern species of wild turkey.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:21:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2198http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2182/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2182http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2182&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2182/Default.aspxAlabama's Black Belt has some of the nation's poorest counties, and a recent survey suggests many of its residents are suffering more from high gasoline prices than most people in the nation.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:03:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2182http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2181/Chinese-manufacturer-eyeing-Birmingham.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2181http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2181&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2181/Chinese-manufacturer-eyeing-Birmingham.aspxAbout 1,000 new jobs could land in Birmingham if the city can lure a manufacturing plant planned by a Chinese company, Mayor Larry Langford said Friday.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:01:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2181http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2180/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2180http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2180&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2180/Default.aspxNew and expanding industry announcements in 2007 resulted in a record-breaking year in Alabama, said Governor Bob Riley.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:00:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2180http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2144/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2144http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2144&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2144/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley attended the oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday in a case involving a challenge to the Office of the Governor’s power to fill vacancies on county commissions.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:40:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2144http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2134/Riley-working-to-expand-exports.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2134http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2134&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2134/Riley-working-to-expand-exports.aspxGov. Bob Riley plans to lead business trips to China and South America in the coming year in order to broaden the state's import trade.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:28:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2134http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2133/Alabama-PreK-Rated-Nations-Best-for-Quality.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2133http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2133&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2133/Alabama-PreK-Rated-Nations-Best-for-Quality.aspxAlabama and North Carolina share the nation’s top ranking for overall quality of their pre-kindergarten programs, according to a report released this week by the National Institute for Early Education Research.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:26:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2133http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2124/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2124http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2124&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2124/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today outlined Alabama’s trade strategy that will focus on increasing opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to export products to growing markets overseas.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2124http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2109/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2109http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2109&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2109/Default.aspxAlabama isn't just targeting turkeys but some of the world's prize businesses. Gov. Bob Riley said one reason the state has been so successful in its hunt for these businesses has been Alabama's one-shot turkey hunt.Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:13:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2109http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2066/Why-governors-need-real-veto-authority.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2066http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2066&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2066/Why-governors-need-real-veto-authority.aspxAlabama history provides many distressing examples of legislative power run amok. Gov. Bob Riley, showing what Alexander Hamilton called "energy in the executive," is trying to improve state government by achieving a better balance of power.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:55:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2066http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2065/Gulf-Coast-poised-for-prosperity-leaders-say.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2065http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2065&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2065/Gulf-Coast-poised-for-prosperity-leaders-say.aspxGulf Coast economic leaders got a clear message during Hancock Bank's 41st annual Economic Symposium in Biloxi on Wednesday: With major projects such as Toyota Motor's new $1.3 billion SUV manufacturing plant near Tupelo and the $20 billion-plus being poured into the energy industry, Mississippi is poised to not only recover from the devastation of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, but also prosper.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:52:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2065http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2047/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2047http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2047&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2047/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and Alabama’s chief information officer are being recognized as two of the nation’s top 25 individuals who are using technology to improve government.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:03:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2047http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2024/Alabama-Governors-intervention-is-working.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2024http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2024&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2024/Alabama-Governors-intervention-is-working.aspxSometimes a little scolding from the guy at the top gets results.  In early January, Gov. Bob Riley asked officials of Atlantic Southeast Airlines to do something about the company's awful record for cancelled and late flights into and out of Montgomery Regional Airport.Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:25:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2024http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2021/Kia-Suppliers-Bringing-New-Jobs-to-Alabama.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2021http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2021&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2021/Kia-Suppliers-Bringing-New-Jobs-to-Alabama.aspxThe good news on Alabama’s economic development continues Friday in rural Chambers County, where Governor Bob Riley and other leaders will break ground on two Kia suppliers that will bring 700 new jobs to the area.Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:42:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2021http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1998/Feds-to-intervene-in-states-water-feud.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1998http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1998&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1998/Feds-to-intervene-in-states-water-feud.aspxThe states had their shot at finding a solution to the water crisis that grips Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Now the federal government will tell them what to do.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:37:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1998http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1995/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1995http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1995&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1995/Default.aspxAlabama was selected to become home to the world’s third factory for aircraft manufacturing on Friday.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:29:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1995http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1992/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1992http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1992&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1992/Default.aspx“There are only two places in the world where large airplanes are built:  Seattle, Washington and Toulouse, France.  Now, there will be a third:  Mobile, Alabama."Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:26:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1992http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1989/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1989http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1989&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1989/Default.aspxState officials on Friday, Feb. 22, took the wraps off a $1 million campaign designed to show teens and young adults what methamphetamine addiction can do to their physical and mental health.Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:00:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1989http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1962/Riley-kicks-off-ZeroMeth-campaign.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1962http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1962&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1962/Riley-kicks-off-ZeroMeth-campaign.aspxGovernor comes to Gadsden to debut drug prevention program.Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:51:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1962http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1959/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1959http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1959&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1959/Default.aspxAlabama’s partnership with Google Earth in creating Virtual Alabama, a three-dimensional visualization program that can be used by first responders, law enforcement and others, was recognized by the nation’s governors today.Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:08:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1959http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1949/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1949http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1949&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1949/Default.aspxAlabama Governor Bob Riley's State of the State Adddress on February 6, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1949http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1901/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1901http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1901&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1901/Default.aspxState and local leaders from across the Shoals came to see the results of their hard work. The first 65-foot beam represents a structure that will soon bring jobs to the area.charlottecoleTue, 19 Feb 2008 17:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1901http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1878/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1878http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1878&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1878/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley said he wants the Legislature to pass a bill this week that eliminates state income taxes on the federal tax rebates that Alabamians will begin receiving in May.Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:54:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1878http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1843/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1843http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1843&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1843/Default.aspxVoting during Alabama’s Super Tuesday primaries went smoothly and efficiently all across the state as Alabama’s new voter registration system got its first real-life test.Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1843http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1839/Georgia-loses-on-water-ruling.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1839http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1839&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1839/Georgia-loses-on-water-ruling.aspxToday Georgia suffered a defeat in its nearly 20-year water war with Florida and Alabama. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1839http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1832/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1832http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1832&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1832/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today joined U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, State Superintendent Joe Morton, educators, business leaders and legislators for a roundtable discussion on implementing programs that lead to educational success in Alabama.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:47:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1832http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1809/States-Deadline-on-water-war-is-doable.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1809http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1809&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1809/States-Deadline-on-water-war-is-doable.aspxA mid-February deadline to solve the 18-year water war among Georgia, Alabama and Florida is still viable, officials from all three states say.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:51:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1809http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1808/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1808http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1808&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1808/Default.aspxAlabama's impressive track record in landing economic development projects has created even more opportunities for growth, but the state must step up its game to keep the momentum going, Gov. Bob Riley told a group of business recruiters Wednesday in Hoover.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:49:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1808http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1807/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1807http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1807&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1807/Default.aspxU.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley today hosted an education policy roundtable with state legislators, educators and business leaders at the Alabama State House in Montgomery.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:47:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1807http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1789/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1789http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1789&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1789/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today visited a pre-Kindergarten program in Tuscaloosa promoting his plan to bring First Class Voluntary Pre-K to more children statewide.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:45:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1789http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1760/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1760http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1760&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1760/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced today the state is celebrating achievements in sports in 2008 by spotlighting legendary heroes, sports museums and athletic events. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:59:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1760http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1747/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1747http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1747&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1747/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley joined Transportation Secretary Mary Peters on Friday to promote toll roads as the answer to highway congestion.Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:11:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1747http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1733/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1733http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1733&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1733/Default.aspxEconomists and fiscal experts are predicting Alabama will fare better than many states during the national economic slowdown.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:24:01 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1733http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1725/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1725http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1725&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1725/Default.aspxNuclear reactors across the Southeast could be forced to throttle back or temporarily shut down later this year because drought is drying up the rivers and lakes that supply power plants with the awesome amounts of cooling water they need to operate.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:16:01 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1725http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1682/Trade-to-take-Riley-to-Argentina-Chile.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1682http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1682&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1682/Trade-to-take-Riley-to-Argentina-Chile.aspxGov. Bob Riley will lead a trade mission to South America in May in an attempt to broaden opportunities for Alabama businesses, the state's chief industrial recruiter told a gathering of real estate professionals Friday in Birmingham.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:33:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1682http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1670/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1670http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1670&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1670/Default.aspxMore Alabamians would have health care coverage if small businesses had a financial incentive to offer health insurance to their employees, Governor Bob Riley told members of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:25:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1670http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1657/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1657http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1657&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1657/Default.aspxMore Alabamians would have health care coverage if small businesses had a financial incentive to offer health insurance to their employees, Governor Bob Riley told members of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:47:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1657http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1656/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1656http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1656&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1656/Default.aspxThe Community Action Agency in Limestone and Madison counties has received a $335,539 grant for low-income families to help them pay winter heating bills.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1656http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1640/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1640http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1640&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1640/Default.aspxEADS will co-locate the production of the Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker platform and the Airbus A330 civilian freighter aircraft at its Mobile, Alabama aerospace center of excellence, resulting in a robust final assembly line that ensures low risk, high efficiency and increased capacity for both military and commercial customers.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:30:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1640http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1626/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1626http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1626&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1626/Default.aspxIncomes and earnings are up. The median household income in Alabama increased to $38,783 in 2006, up from $36,879 the year before, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:19:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1626http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1584/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1584http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1584&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1584/Default.aspxAlabama Governor Bob Riley began his push to increase funding for Alabama’s distance learning initiative at a high school in Prattville today, and tomorrow he will be visiting high schools in Semmes and Gurley.Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:58:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1584http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1560/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1560http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1560&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1560/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley visited the Hawaii Superferry as it pulled into port in Maui and pointed to the Alabama-built ship as an example of the quality work done by the state's workers.Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:28:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1560http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1521/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1521http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1521&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1521/Default.aspx Alabama Department of Education is adding 100 High Schools to the statewide ACCESS distance learning program.Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:28:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1521http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1520/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1520http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1520&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1520/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley announced Friday that Alabama’s unemployment rate remained a low 3.5 percent for the month of November. That is an increase from October’s record low unemployment rate of 3.1 percent for the state.Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:25:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1520http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1500/Alabamas-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1500http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1500&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1500/Alabamas-Insurance-Brief.aspxTemporary UpdateWed, 19 Dec 2007 20:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1500http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1493/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1493http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1493&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1493/Default.aspxThe Chattahoochee River starts as a small but swift stream 3,500 feet above sea level in the mountains of northern GeorgiaWed, 19 Dec 2007 15:38:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1493http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1482/Governors-Meet-to-Discuss-Water-Woes.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1482http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1482&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1482/Governors-Meet-to-Discuss-Water-Woes.aspxThe "Water War" began 17 years ago, long before Governors Riley, Perdue, and Crist took office.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:00:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1482http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1474/Perdue-Heads-to-TriState-Water-Meeting.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1474http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1474&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1474/Perdue-Heads-to-TriState-Water-Meeting.aspxBecause of the worst drought on record, Lake Lanier is quickly drying up. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:13:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1474http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1451/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1451http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1451&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1451/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley made the case today for his First Class pre-kindergarten program in the same county that landed the largest economic development project in the nation and argued that legislators should view investments in early education the same as they do for industry recruitment.Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1451http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1436/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1436http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1436&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1436/Default.aspxCongress plans to extend a disaster relief deadline so that farmers hit by drought this year can get cash assistance to offset losses, Democrats said Monday.Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:42:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1436http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1414/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1414http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1414&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1414/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today announced details of his plan to significantly expand pre-kindergarten, unveiling a voluntary program that provides greater access to high quality preschool for Alabama’s four-year-olds.Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:46:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1414http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1406/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1406http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1406&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1406/Default.aspxAre Boeing Co.'s days numbered as the nation's only major commercial airplane builder?Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:08:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1406http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1390/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1390http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1390&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1390/Default.aspxGov. Charlie Crist's meeting next week with the governors of Alabama and Georgia to discuss water issues has been rescheduled.Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:16:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1390http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1377/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1377http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1377&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1377/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley today unveiled Virtual Alabama, the nation’s first comprehensive database of satellite imagery and aerial photography designed to assemble, display, evaluate and share critical data for emergency responders.Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:09:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1377http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1359/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1359http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1359&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1359/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley wants to give more of Alabama’s children a quality pre-K experience. Riley plans to announce a large expansion in the program when he presents his education budget early next year.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:47:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1359http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1339/Virtual-Alabama-being-developed.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1339http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1339&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1339/Virtual-Alabama-being-developed.aspxGov. Bob Riley, the Alabama Department of Security and Google Earth are working to create "Virtual Alabama" a visualization tool that provides a common operational picture for first responders, county planners and others.Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:43:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1339http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1295/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1295http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1295&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1295/Default.aspxMore of Alabama's four-year-olds will have access to pre-kindergarten classes under plans to expand the program in the coming months, Gov. Bob Riley said Tuesday.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1295http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1294/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1294http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1294&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1294/Default.aspxMore economic opportunity and an influx into the South for much of Alabama means more than just added people: Our perspectives are broader, demographer and political scientists sayMon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1294http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1293/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1293http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1293&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1293/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley has awarded a $1.41 million grant to help create new jobs and encourage economic development in the Shoals area. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1293http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1277/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1277http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1277&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1277/Default.aspxIn a videotaped message released Tuesday on his website, Governor Bob Riley announced he plans to significantly expand voluntary pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds in the education budget he will propose early next year.Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:51:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1277http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1260/Spending-money-to-attract-money.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1260http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1260&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1260/Spending-money-to-attract-money.aspxSo aggressive was Gov. Bob Riley's administration in its efforts to attract new industries to Alabama that as this year began the commission charged with offering incentives to businesses was beginning to run out of money.Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:09:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1260http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1229/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1229http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1229&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1229/Default.aspxAn Alabama program that helps ease the stress on those who care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s is being recognized as the best in the nation.Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:41:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1229http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1212/State-improving-in-many-areas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1212http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1212&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1212/State-improving-in-many-areas.aspxIf Alabama is to continue the success it has enjoyed over the past several years it must protect its quality of life, provide its citizens a world class education and keep and establish incentives to continue economic development, according to Gov. Bob Riley.Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:24:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1212http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1198/Better-air-service-crucial-to-region.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1198http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1198&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1198/Better-air-service-crucial-to-region.aspxReliable commercial air service to Montgomery has become so much of a problem that it is threatening to impact Alabama's industrial development activities.Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:05:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1198http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1188/World-class-education-the-goal.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1188http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1188&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1188/World-class-education-the-goal.aspxAlabama's ability to compete in today's global marketplace depends on the strength of its education system.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:54:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1188http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1115/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1115http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1115&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1115/Default.aspxFriday was a huge day for the state of Alabama.  In north Mobile County in the little town of Calvert grounbreaking for the Thyssenkrupp steel plant got underway.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:41:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1115http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1026/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1026http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1026&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1026/Default.aspxMotorists traveling on Interstate 65 in Alabama will soon have the opportunity to fill up their vehicles on cleaner burning fuels produced in America, Governor Bob Riley announced at a gas station in Vestavia Hills.Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:47:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1026http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1025/ThyssenKrupps-37-Billion-Bet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1025http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1025&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1025/ThyssenKrupps-37-Billion-Bet.aspxAs leaps of faith go, they don't get much bigger than the one ThyssenKrupp AG will make Friday.Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:40:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1025http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/946/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=946http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=946&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/946/Default.aspx State officials said Monday that they have lain the groundwork to pay $20 billion in expected retiree health care costs for state employees and educators over the next three decades. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:14:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:946http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/916/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=916http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=916&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/916/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and other officials celebrated the grand opening of the new Verizon Wireless call center and state headquarters on Friday in Huntsville. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:31:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:916http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/915/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=915http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=915&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/915/Default.aspx"The economic life of the state has never been better," said Gerald Dial, Executive Director of Governor Bob Riley's new Alabama Rural Action Commission (ARAC). Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:29:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:915http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/902/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=902http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=902&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/902/Default.aspxAlabama's seven member U.S. House delegation split along party lines on a revised children's health insurance program that appears headed for the same fate as the original version of the bill -- a presidential veto.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:902http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/901/Riley-promises-automakers-state-will-adapt.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=901http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=901&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/901/Riley-promises-automakers-state-will-adapt.aspxFinding and training workers is the primary hurdle facing Alabama's auto industry, according to business leaders.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:59:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:901http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/900/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=900http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=900&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/900/Default.aspxAlabama Gov. Bob Riley called for a truce Thursday to the intensifying water dispute between Alabama, Georgia and Florida during the current historic drought, but he also warned that a reduced flow from Georgia threatens the power grid, jobs and drinking water in Alabama.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:58:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:900http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/899/Interior-secretary-steps-into-water-fight.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=899http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=899&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/899/Interior-secretary-steps-into-water-fight.aspxGov. Bob Riley today said he plans to meet Friday with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne to talk about the drought and the fight over water being waged by the states of Alabama, Georgia and Florida.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:55:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:899http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/877/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=877http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=877&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/877/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley will hold a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 25 outside the Farley Nuclear Plant near the Alabama-Georgia border to discuss the ongoing dispute between the states about water sharing.Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:47:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:877http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/855/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=855http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=855&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/855/Default.aspxThe Southeast Alabama Gas District recently represented the southern part of state during the 31st Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S.-Japan Associations in Tokyo, as another step in an attempt by Governor Bob Riley and the Alabama Development Office to use regional recruiting efforts to attract international businesses.Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:55:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:855http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/850/Alabama-in-Compliance-with-HAVA.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=850http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=850&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/850/Alabama-in-Compliance-with-HAVA.aspx Governor Bob Riley will report to a federal judge on Wednesday  that not only is Alabama in compliance with a federal voting law, it came into compliance quicker than any other state based on when work on the project actually began. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:850http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/849/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=849http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=849&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/849/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley today promoted legislation that will strengthen Alabama’s penalties for DUI convictions. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:21:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:849http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/814/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=814http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=814&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/814/Default.aspx Governor Bob Riley made the following comments Friday morning concerning the death of noted journalist and commentator Bob Ingram. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:814http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/811/Water-wars-growing-with-drought.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=811http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=811&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/811/Water-wars-growing-with-drought.aspxThe record drought gripping the South­east has pushed a three-state water fight to a new level, pitting state against state in a legal battle that pins the federal government in the middle.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:56:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:811http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/783/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=783http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=783&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/783/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley said he had a "very enthusiastic" meeting in Japan last week with executives for truckmaker Isuzu, which has purchased land in Birmingham for what has been described as a truck assembly plant.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:03:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:783http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/764/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=764http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=764&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/764/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley awarded economic development grants to two automotive suppliers that will pave the way for 250 new jobs in Tallapoosa and Crenshaw counties.Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:32:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:764http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/763/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=763http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=763&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/763/Default.aspx Rural Alabama has been in a downward spiral for decades, but a major step to reverse that trend may have been taken Thursday morning.Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:31:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:763http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/745/State-training-facility-possible-for-airport.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=745http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=745&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/745/State-training-facility-possible-for-airport.aspxA proposed advanced technology learning center in Albertville is moving ahead and could host a starter program as early as August.Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:19:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:745http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Winter-rains-wont-be-enough-to-end-drought.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=733http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=733&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Winter-rains-wont-be-enough-to-end-drought.aspxWinter rains won't be helping to put an end to the worst drought in 100 years, a weather expert says.Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:34:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:733http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/722/Region-becoming-WIRED-for-job-training.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=722http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=722&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/722/Region-becoming-WIRED-for-job-training.aspxRecently Gov. Haley Barbour, and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, announced an advanced job training program unlike any western Alabama or eastern Mississippi has seen.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:53:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:722http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/464/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=464http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=464&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/464/Default.aspx Riley signs education budget, makes change to General Fund budgethttp://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070608/budget.shtml MONTGOMERY — A legislative session that began with a pay raise for lawmakers ended Thursday night with the governor signing the education budget into law and pulling off a rare line-item veto on the General Fund budget. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:39:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:464http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/460/BizTech-a-big-boost-for-startups.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=460http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=460&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/460/BizTech-a-big-boost-for-startups.aspx BizTech a big boost for startups http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070607/NEWS02/706070317/1009 HUNTSVILLE -- Halo Research, a new company that has developed a device that uses wireless technology to monitor the health of the elderly, moved into BizTech in April. Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:460http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/566/Legality-of-insurance-scrutinized.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=566http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=566&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/566/Legality-of-insurance-scrutinized.aspx Legality of insurance scrutinizedhttp://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070627/NEWS02/706270328/1009/NEWS05 Gov. Bob Riley has said he has no question that the Senate's attempt to get taxpayers to pay for senators to have cheaper health insurance is brazen. The question now becomes -- is it legal? Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:566http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/477/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=477http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=477&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/477/Default.aspx Alabama Schools to Receive Share of $1 Billion in Bondshttp://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6655262 Governor Bob Riley signed into law Wednesday the largest education bond issue in state history and the first in nearly a decade. The money will be used on construction projects in school systems around the state. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:477http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/476/Paris-show-to-get-large-US-delegations.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=476http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=476&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/476/Paris-show-to-get-large-US-delegations.aspx Paris show to get large U.S. delegationshttp://www.thehill.com/business--lobby/paris-show-to-get-large-u.s.-delegations-2007-06-14.html Congressional and government delegations, together with the defense and aerospace industries, are making final preparations for the 2007 Paris Air Show next week, one of the largest trade shows in the world. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:476http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/470/Study-Many-high-schoolers-dont-get-diploma.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=470http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=470&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/470/Study-Many-high-schoolers-dont-get-diploma.aspx Study: Many high schoolers don't get diplomahttp://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070613/NEWS02/706130310/1009 More than 40 percent of those entering Alabama high schools don't get a diploma and will be forced to settle for substandard jobs and wages, according to a study by Education Week magazine. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:470http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/469/Team-seeks-solution-to-water-woes.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=469http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=469&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/469/Team-seeks-solution-to-water-woes.aspx Team seeks solution to water woeswww.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070611/NEWS02/706110316/1009 Much of Alabama is suffering through the drought needlessly. That's the conclusion of a team of professors that has spent more than five years studying the state's water resources and woes. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:469http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/465/Business-group-claims-progress.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=465http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=465&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/465/Business-group-claims-progress.aspx Business group claims progresshttp://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070608/NEWS02/706080310/1009 Alabama's small businesses will measure their efforts in the 2007 legislative session more by awareness than by action. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:465http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/463/Legislature-OKs-higher-insurance-requirements.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=463http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=463&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/463/Legislature-OKs-higher-insurance-requirements.aspx Legislature OKs higher insurance requirementshttp://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070608/insurance.shtml MONTGOMERY (AP) — The Alabama Legislature has agreed overwhelmingly to raise the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must buy. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:463http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/358/state-buzz-alabama-econ-dev.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=358http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=358&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/358/state-buzz-alabama-econ-dev.aspx[Source link: ]summary state buzz ala econ deveThu, 17 May 2007 15:39:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:358