http://www.southerngovernors.orgRSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association60http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5914/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5914http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5914&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5914/Default.aspx Governor Beebe's Quick Action Closing Fund helped Caterpillar expand its manufacturing presence in Arkansas. katydowTue, 07 Sep 2010 15:09:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5914http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5876/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5876http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5876&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5876/Default.aspx Governor Beebe discusses how Arkansas will benefit from green technology innovation. katydowMon, 23 Aug 2010 16:02:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5876http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5866/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5866http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5866&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5866/Default.aspx ElectroCraft, SN Tech partner to produce ‘green’ motors in Searcy katydowThu, 19 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5866http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5846/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5846http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5846&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5846/Default.aspx The Governor outlines the "Truth of Youth" program designed to provide constructive opportunities and strong role models for all of Arkansas's children. katydowFri, 13 Aug 2010 16:48:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5846http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5799/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5799http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5799&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5799/Default.aspx Governor Beebe's administration has made Arkansas an attractive player in the global marketplace. katydowTue, 03 Aug 2010 16:26:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5799http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5791/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5791http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5791&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5791/Default.aspx Governor Beebe is encouraged by local efforts to expand Arkansas' economy. katydowMon, 02 Aug 2010 14:44:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5791http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5747/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5747http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5747&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5747/Default.aspx Nestlé Nutrition will invest nearly $90 million to expand its Gerber plant in Fort Smith, Ark., creating 50 jobs. katydowWed, 21 Jul 2010 16:40:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5747http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5731/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5731http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5731&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5731/Default.aspx Governor Beebe discusses Windstream Corporation's decision to locate its permanent headquarters in Little Rock, which translates into a higher profile and more tourism for Arkansas. katydowMon, 19 Jul 2010 16:49:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5731http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5712/AR-Gov-Beebe-Announces-Windstream-Expansion.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5712http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5712&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5712/AR-Gov-Beebe-Announces-Windstream-Expansion.aspxArkansas Governor Mike Beebe and executives of Windstream announced that that the company will permanently locate its corporate headquarters in Little Rock.charlottecoleWed, 14 Jul 2010 12:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5712http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5700/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5700http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5700&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5700/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspxGovernor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Tragedy, Appreciation, Inspiration.  charlottecoleMon, 12 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5700http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5691/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5691http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5691&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5691/Default.aspx Governor Beebe's Administration continues to develop innovative ways to improve both Arkansas' economy and environment. katydowThu, 08 Jul 2010 16:40:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5691http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5678/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5678http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5678&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5678/Default.aspx Governor Beebe praises Arkansas' conservative budgeting and cautious spending katydowTue, 06 Jul 2010 15:37:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5678http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5668/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5668http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5668&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5668/Default.aspx Governor Beebe repeated that theme during a panel discussion on economic issues at the Tri-State press convention in Tunica, MS. katydowThu, 01 Jul 2010 16:59:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5668http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5640/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5640http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5640&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5640/Default.aspx Governor Beebe commends the spirit and dedication of those involved in redeveloping the economy of Dumas, Ark. katydowFri, 25 Jun 2010 16:45:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5640http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5631/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5631http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5631&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5631/Default.aspx Rexam, a leading global consumer packaging company, to expand its operations in Hot Springs, Ark. katydowThu, 24 Jun 2010 16:07:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5631http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5570/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5570http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5570&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5570/Default.aspx The additions will increase the Dumas workforce by 75 percent katydowFri, 11 Jun 2010 17:33:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5570http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5541/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5541http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5541&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5541/Default.aspx Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Human Services to administer available monies from the Governor's Disaster Fund to help individuals recover from tornadoes and floods this spring katydowWed, 09 Jun 2010 20:21:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5541http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5521/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5521http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5521&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5521/Default.aspx A company that works to secure passports and travel visas for international travelers moves to Hope with plans to hire 10-20 people. katydowTue, 08 Jun 2010 17:57:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5521http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5506/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-Delta-Pioneers.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5506http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5506&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5506/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-Delta-Pioneers.aspx Governor Beebe commends the success of KIPP, which stands for Knowledge Is Power Program. katydowTue, 01 Jun 2010 16:38:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5506http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5489/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5489http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5489&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5489/Default.aspx Attends dedication of Evergreen Packaging's $53M expansion in Pine Bluff, Ark. katydowWed, 26 May 2010 17:39:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5489http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5471/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5471http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5471&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5471/Default.aspx Governor Beebe discusses the relationship between education and a strong workforce, detailing new state initiatives designed to connect the two. katydowMon, 24 May 2010 16:11:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5471http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5461/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5461http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5461&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5461/Default.aspx Governor Beebe welcomes German manufacturer Beckman Volmer, up to 500 jobs to Osceola, Ark. katydowFri, 21 May 2010 15:23:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5461http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5446/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5446http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5446&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5446/Default.aspx Four Arkansas Companies Win Governor's Excellence in Global Trade Award katydowTue, 18 May 2010 16:21:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5446http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5400/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-PreK-Excellence.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5400http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5400&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5400/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-PreK-Excellence.aspx Governor Beebe speaks about a recently released survey from the National Institute for Early Education Research, which ranked the Arkansas Better Chance program among the nation's top 10 pre-k programs for quality and accessibility. katydowMon, 10 May 2010 16:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5400http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5383/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5383http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5383&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5383/Default.aspx The National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University released “The State of Preschool 2009” report Tuesday katydowWed, 05 May 2010 14:52:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5383http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5381/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5381http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5381&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5381/Default.aspx International pipe manufacturer Welspun Corp. Ltd announces plans to add 230 jobs in Little Rock katydowTue, 04 May 2010 16:11:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5381http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5376/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5376http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5376&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5376/Default.aspx Joins Complete College America, National Alliance Focused on Raising Degree Attainment katydowMon, 03 May 2010 16:48:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5376http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5365/Faster-Net-for-Rural-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5365http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5365&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5365/Faster-Net-for-Rural-Arkansas.aspx Gov. Beebe's Connect Arkansas initiative received nearly $150K in grant funding for a study on the development of plans to further the range of broadband technology to rural communities. katydowFri, 30 Apr 2010 15:28:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5365http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5338/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5338http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5338&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5338/Default.aspx Governor Beebe discusses the connection between education, economy and quality of life. katydowFri, 23 Apr 2010 15:58:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5338http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5321/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5321http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5321&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5321/Default.aspx "We recently received some great employment news as Verizon Wireless announced a major expansion in the State, preserving far more Arkansas jobs than they had anticipated when they purchased Alltel Corporation in January, 2009," said Governor Beebe during his weekly radio address. charlottecoleMon, 19 Apr 2010 18:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5321http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5307/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5307http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5307&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5307/Default.aspx Verizon Wireless Planning to Invest More than $30 Million katydowThu, 15 Apr 2010 16:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5307http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5294/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5294http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5294&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5294/Default.aspx Energy affordability loan program to benefit Arkansas companies and employees announced katydowTue, 13 Apr 2010 17:17:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5294http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5287/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5287http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5287&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5287/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "A Windfall for Arkansas" katydowMon, 12 Apr 2010 15:44:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5287http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5265/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5265http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5265&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5265/Default.aspx Fort Smith Rolls out Red Carpet for Mitsubishi, 400 Jobs   katydowWed, 07 Apr 2010 16:04:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5265http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5255/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5255http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5255&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5255/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx Ambassadors of Education and Commerce katydowMon, 05 Apr 2010 15:40:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5255http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5248/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5248http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5248&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5248/Default.aspx Gov. Mike Beebe wants to reduce spending by $400 million katydowThu, 01 Apr 2010 14:03:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5248http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5187/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5187http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5187&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5187/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Saving Money and Energy at Home" katydowMon, 22 Mar 2010 16:13:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5187http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5179/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5179http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5179&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5179/Default.aspx Ark. economic developers advised to keep close watch on local companies to pounce on trouble katydowFri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5179http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5153/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5153http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5153&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5153/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Helping Veterans One Hour at a Time" katydowMon, 15 Mar 2010 15:02:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5153http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5123/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5123http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5123&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5123/Default.aspx Gov. Mike Beebe addressed attendees at the first in a series of regional conferences organized by the National Academy of Sciences at the Clinton presidential library in Little Rock katydowWed, 10 Mar 2010 17:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5123http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5090/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5090http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5090&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5090/Default.aspx HP Dedicates $28M Service Center In Conway, Ark. katydowThu, 04 Mar 2010 17:13:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5090http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5063/600-Arkansans-to-be-Trained-for-Green-Jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5063http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5063&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5063/600-Arkansans-to-be-Trained-for-Green-Jobs.aspx Two state colleges will receive grants to provide job training for green jobs in energy efficiency to as many as 600 Arkansans through 60 course offerings katydowMon, 01 Mar 2010 17:13:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5063http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5059/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5059http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5059&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5059/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "A New Perspective On Health Care" katydowMon, 01 Mar 2010 16:44:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5059http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5012/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5012http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5012&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5012/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "A Matter of Degrees" katydowFri, 19 Feb 2010 16:55:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5012http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4992/Say-Go-College-Week-Kicksoff-in-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4992http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4992&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4992/Say-Go-College-Week-Kicksoff-in-Arkansas.aspx Governor Mike Beebe and education leaders kicked off the week's festivities at North Little Rock High School on Tuesday katydowWed, 17 Feb 2010 17:38:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4992http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4972/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4972http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4972&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4972/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "A Year of Recovery and Reinvestment" katydowTue, 16 Feb 2010 16:24:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4972http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4926/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4926http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4926&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4926/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Local Efforts For International Investments" katydowMon, 01 Feb 2010 17:06:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4926http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4881/AR-Gov-Beebe-Talks-Development.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4881http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4881&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4881/AR-Gov-Beebe-Talks-Development.aspx Gov. Mike Beebe said Friday that recent Arkansas tax revenue shortfalls won’t affect funding for his Quick-Action Fund katydowMon, 25 Jan 2010 16:55:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4881http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4863/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4863http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4863&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4863/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Challenging our Students in Science, Math and the Real World" katydowFri, 22 Jan 2010 16:19:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4863http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4831/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4831http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4831&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4831/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Preserving a Dream and Creating New Ones"katydowFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:02:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4831http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4786/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4786http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4786&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4786/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "A Simpler Path to Financial Aid" katydowMon, 11 Jan 2010 16:33:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4786http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4757/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4757http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4757&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4757/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Preparing For New Beginnings" katydowMon, 04 Jan 2010 17:48:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4757http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4724/Allied-Wireless-to-Build-Headquarters-in-Ark.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4724http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4724&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4724/Allied-Wireless-to-Build-Headquarters-in-Ark.aspx Announces plans to create at least 200-250 high-paying jobs in Central Arkansas katydowWed, 16 Dec 2009 17:05:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4724http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4679/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4679http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4679&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4679/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Keeping our Neighborhoods Intact" katydowMon, 07 Dec 2009 17:10:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4679http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4653/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4653http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4653&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4653/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Clinton Center Drives Tourism and Development" katydowMon, 30 Nov 2009 16:43:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4653http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4632/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4632http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4632&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4632/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "College and Career Planning Now Available" katydowMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4632http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4604/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4604http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4604&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4604/Default.aspx "Career coaches" will be placed in high schools around Arkansas to help students chart their college and career goals katydowTue, 10 Nov 2009 16:05:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4604http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4603/Gov-Beebe-Expands-Arkansas-Works-Initiative.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4603http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4603&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4603/Gov-Beebe-Expands-Arkansas-Works-Initiative.aspx Expansion focuses on providing unemployed and underemployed Arkansans with career training and educational opportunities katydowTue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4603http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4598/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4598http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4598&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4598/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Good News Amid Continued Challenges" katydowMon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4598http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4543/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4543http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4543&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4543/Default.aspx The federal  grant will help fund mapping efforts that will illustrate where broadband Internet is available in Arkansas, and where connectivity is unavailable or unreliable in order to lessen the "electronic divide" statewide katydowTue, 27 Oct 2009 16:27:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4543http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4530/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4530http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4530&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4530/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Building Healthy Habits at School" katydowMon, 26 Oct 2009 15:02:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4530http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4506/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4506http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4506&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4506/Default.aspx Plant is the latest in a string of wind energy firms to set up shop in Arkansas katydowMon, 19 Oct 2009 15:33:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4506http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4504/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4504http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4504&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4504/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Selling Arkansas Beyond Our Borders"katydowMon, 19 Oct 2009 15:19:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4504http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4462/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4462http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4462&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4462/Default.aspx The governor called in Tuesday morning from Paris to give an update about his economic-development mission to Europe katydowWed, 07 Oct 2009 16:03:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4462http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4447/Beebe-Community-key-to-development.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4447http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4447&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4447/Beebe-Community-key-to-development.aspx The Governor spoke before a group of community leaders and students at Lonoke High School about economic development efforts in Arkansas katydowMon, 05 Oct 2009 15:52:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4447http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4423/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4423http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4423&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4423/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Building Global Investment in Arkansas" katydowMon, 28 Sep 2009 16:19:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4423http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4356/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4356http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4356&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4356/Default.aspx Plant will serve the American wind energy boom market from 2010 onwards, establishes Arkansas as a manufacturing center for the wind industry katydowFri, 11 Sep 2009 15:52:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4356http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4355/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4355http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4355&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4355/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Together We Read" katydowFri, 11 Sep 2009 15:43:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4355http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4313/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4313http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4313&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4313/Default.aspx “Arkansas is on the move and education is the way Arkansas is on the move.” katydowThu, 27 Aug 2009 14:37:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4313http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4297/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4297http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4297&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4297/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "New Year, New Potentials" katydowMon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4297http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4272/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4272http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4272&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4272/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx "Boots to Books" katydowMon, 17 Aug 2009 16:07:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4272http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4255/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4255http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4255&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4255/Default.aspx cited improved test score, the stable financial condition of the state’s education system and the state’s balanced budget as reasons why other states are looking to Arkansas for answers katydowThu, 13 Aug 2009 13:28:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4255http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4249/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4249http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4249&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4249/Default.aspx The money will come from the Government General Services Fund and will be used for renovation, energy-efficiency upgrades, and expansion of higher-education facilities. katydowTue, 11 Aug 2009 15:49:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4249http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4241/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4241http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4241&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4241/Default.aspx "...our goal is to establish the relationships necessary to put us in the most competitive trading position possible." katydowMon, 10 Aug 2009 15:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4241http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4220/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4220http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4220&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4220/Default.aspx Optimistic that Arkansas can increase its agricultural exports to the country katydowMon, 03 Aug 2009 15:05:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4220http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4219/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4219http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4219&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4219/Default.aspx "In Arkansas, we're focusing our economic-development efforts on making lasting progress in our communities." katydowMon, 03 Aug 2009 14:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4219http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4203/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4203http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4203&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4203/Default.aspx "As the world changes, I want to position our State to be out front when that change occurs." katydowMon, 27 Jul 2009 15:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4203http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4200/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4200http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4200&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4200/Default.aspx Nordex USA, Inc., a leading manufacturer of wind turbines, has announced that it will begin construction this week of its first US manufacturing plant in Jonesboro, Arkansas. katydowFri, 24 Jul 2009 16:24:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4200http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4176/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4176http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4176&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4176/Default.aspx "While education and economic development have been cornerstones of my administration, I devoted special attention to health care during the past legislative session." katydowFri, 17 Jul 2009 14:45:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4176http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4150/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4150http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4150&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4150/Default.aspx State officials unveiled a Web site Thursday they hope will help lure businesses to the state by providing information about hundreds of available Arkansas buildings and sites along with details about the surrounding areas. katydowWed, 08 Jul 2009 15:29:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4150http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4115/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4115http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4115&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4115/Default.aspx "The tremendous growth of jobs in Arkansas's clean energy economy shows that what's good for the environment is also what's good for our economic development." katydowMon, 29 Jun 2009 14:37:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4115http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4070/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4070http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4070&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4070/Default.aspxIf Arkansas wants to make the big leagues, it must take into consideration its economic development needs while it is building its education system, Gov. Mike Beebe says."We can't just concentrate on education and not include economic development, or else we aren't building our state," Beebe told the Arkansas Bar Association on Friday.charlottecoleMon, 15 Jun 2009 11:35:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4070http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4056/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4056http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4056&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4056/Default.aspxDuring an energy conference sponsored by the Southern Growth Policies Board, the chief executives — both Democrat and Republican — called for open bipartisan discussion of items before Congress. katydowTue, 09 Jun 2009 11:23:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4056http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4035/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4035http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4035&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4035/Default.aspxThe Modern Workplace program connects employers and teachers to help better prepare students for jobs.katydowTue, 02 Jun 2009 14:54:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4035http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4032/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4032http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4032&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4032/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe signed an executive order Thursday that requires state agencies to develop plans to reduce energy costs.katydowMon, 01 Jun 2009 14:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4032http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4029/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4029http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4029&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4029/Default.aspx"Arkansas State government is renewing our commitment to lead by example in the area of energy conservation by taking steps that will reduce the impact of State government on the environment and will save Arkansas taxpayers money at the same time."katydowMon, 01 Jun 2009 14:02:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4029http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4018/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4018http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4018&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4018/Default.aspxThe R&B group Archie Bell and the Drells is featured in a new $1 million advertising campaign urging Arkansans to conserve energy.katydowWed, 27 May 2009 14:52:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4018http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4015/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4015http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4015&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4015/Default.aspx"Whether you're searching for information about college or career- and technical-training programs, hunting for your dream job, or thinking about taking the bold step of starting your own business, this Web site will connect you to the tools you need."katydowTue, 26 May 2009 14:31:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4015http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3985/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3985http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3985&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3985/Default.aspx"This month marks the annual return of the Little Rock Film Festival, which is helping Arkansas secure a growing stake in the motion picture industry."katydowMon, 18 May 2009 13:13:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3985http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3957/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3957http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3957&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3957/Default.aspx"Reaching for excellence in Arkansas's educational system is the key to building an economy that will provide a good living and a good life for our children and grandchildren."katydowMon, 11 May 2009 14:40:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3957http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3948/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3948http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3948&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3948/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe has asked state agencies to make sure Arkansas companies get the chance to bid on projects funded by federal stimulus money.katydowThu, 07 May 2009 15:07:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3948http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3929/Magazine-Touts-Arkansas-Economic-Development.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3929http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3929&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3929/Magazine-Touts-Arkansas-Economic-Development.aspxArkansas has earned economic accolades from Southern Business & Development magazine, which on Thursday released its annual issue of economic accolades. katydowFri, 01 May 2009 14:49:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3929http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3924/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3924http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3924&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3924/Default.aspxIndia-based, pipe manufacturer Welspun recently dedicated its new $150-million facility at the Port of Little Rock.katydowThu, 30 Apr 2009 15:48:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3924http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3901/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3901http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3901&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3901/Default.aspx"All Arkansans deserve access to a first-rate education, affordable health care, and more and better-paying jobs, and we continue to make great strides toward all three. But one area in which we have always stood above the rest is in Arkansas's abundant and scenic landscapes and natural beauty."katydowFri, 24 Apr 2009 15:34:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3901http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3872/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3872http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3872&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3872/Default.aspx"I salute the members of the 87th General Assembly for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to progress in extraordinary times, and I'm proud of the achievements we accomplished together." katydowTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:29:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3872http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3839/Arkansas-Passes-New-Film-Incentive-Bill.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3839http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3839&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3839/Arkansas-Passes-New-Film-Incentive-Bill.aspxArkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed a bill that will create incentives for digital and motion picture production within the state.katydowMon, 13 Apr 2009 14:49:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3839http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3817/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3817http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3817&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3817/Default.aspx"The key to our success will be creating a workforce with the skills and training to compete globally - to attract cutting-edge industries to Arkansas and to create new high-tech companies right here in our State." katydowMon, 06 Apr 2009 09:36:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3817http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3788/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3788http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3788&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3788/Default.aspx"Our state lost a legend this week, with the passing of one of baseball's all-time great third basemen, George Kell." katydowMon, 30 Mar 2009 14:01:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3788http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3757/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3757http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3757&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3757/Default.aspx"This week, Little Rock welcomes a fresh addition to the River Market District, with the grand opening of the new Arkansas Studies Institute."katydowMon, 23 Mar 2009 14:18:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3757http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3747/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3747http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3747&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3747/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe signed 1-cent reduction in the state sales tax on groceries into law Wednesday, a move he said was as important for maintaining the momentum of tax cuts and establishing faith in government as for directly helping families.katydowThu, 19 Mar 2009 12:19:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3747http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3744/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3744http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3744&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3744/Default.aspxCalls Tourism a Thriving Industry, Despite RecessionkatydowWed, 18 Mar 2009 14:47:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3744http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3738/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3738http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3738&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3738/Default.aspx"We will continue to fight every single day to create new jobs and strengthen our economy and our employers here in Arkansas."katydowTue, 17 Mar 2009 12:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3738http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3731/AK-Gov-Beebe-Signs-Trauma-System-Bill.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3731http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3731&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3731/AK-Gov-Beebe-Signs-Trauma-System-Bill.aspxGov. Mike Beebe signed a bill Friday that establishes a statewide trauma system, a network that health officials hope will someday involve every hospital in Arkansas in saving lives after serious injuries.katydowMon, 16 Mar 2009 14:52:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3731http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3723/Jobs-coming-to-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3723http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3723&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3723/Jobs-coming-to-Arkansas.aspxA Chicago-based company that makes wholesome snacks is bringing a new toaster pastry facility to Searcy that will put 250 people to work.The Schulze and Burch Biscuit Co. plant will move into the 500,000-square-foot building once occupied by Maytag, and production could begin in a matter of weeks.charlottecoleFri, 13 Mar 2009 14:58:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3723http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3707/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3707http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3707&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3707/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe will support a proposal to lower the state sales tax that manufacturers pay for utilities by three-fourths of a percent, a spokesman said Tuesday.charlottecoleWed, 11 Mar 2009 14:54:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3707http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3704/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3704http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3704&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3704/Default.aspxThe Web site established by the State of Arkansas to helps citizens track the spending of federal stimulus money is now active at recovery.arkansas.gov.  The interactive site will be updated daily with new information about program funding through Arkansas. charlottecoleTue, 10 Mar 2009 15:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3704http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3667/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3667http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3667&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3667/Default.aspx"Arkansas's challenge is to responsibly allocate our share of the economic-recovery program to best serve the long-term needs of our State and get people back to work immediately."katydowMon, 02 Mar 2009 15:30:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3667http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3640/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3640http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3640&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3640/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe discusses the historic opportunity to establish lasting benefits for the people of Arkansas with help from the federal stimulus package. katydowMon, 23 Feb 2009 15:05:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3640http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3629/AK-Gov-Beebe-Signs-Tobacco-Tax-Hike-Into-Law.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3629http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3629&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3629/AK-Gov-Beebe-Signs-Tobacco-Tax-Hike-Into-Law.aspxIn a packed conference room Tuesday, Gov. Mike Beebe signed into law a nearly $86 million increase in the state’s tobacco tax to fund a state trauma system and other health programs.katydowWed, 18 Feb 2009 17:01:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3629http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3595/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3595http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3595&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3595/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe applauds the Arkansas House of Representatives on passing a bill to increase the State's cigarette tax which will fund the most comprehensive, far-reaching health care package the State has ever seen.katydowMon, 09 Feb 2009 15:01:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3595http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3550/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3550http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3550&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3550/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe discusses a new plan for generating millions annually for health care in Arkansas.katydowMon, 26 Jan 2009 14:49:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3550http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3509/Gov-Beebe-2009-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3509http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3509&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3509/Gov-Beebe-2009-State-of-the-State-Address.aspxPrepared remarks of Governor Mike Beebe. katydowWed, 14 Jan 2009 16:42:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3509http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3472/Caterpillar-Bringing-New-Plant-to-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3472http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3472&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3472/Caterpillar-Bringing-New-Plant-to-Arkansas.aspxCaterpillar Inc. is to spend $140 million and hire 600 workers for a new road grader plant in North Little Rock -- an announcement Monday that marked yet another new employer coming to central Arkansas.katydowTue, 06 Jan 2009 16:15:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3472http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3464/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3464http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3464&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3464/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe discusses the challenges he and the 87th General Assembly will face when the Legislature reconvenes on Jan. 12, as well as his goals and responsibilities for the coming year.katydowMon, 05 Jan 2009 16:34:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3464http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3449/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3449http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3449&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3449/Default.aspxWith the New Year upon us, it is a good time to reflect on the accomplishments Arkansans have made and the adversity we've overcome during the past twelve months. In 2008, we saw both challenges and achievement in the State, and their lessons will guide us as we eagerly anticipate everything the future holds for us in 2009.katydowMon, 29 Dec 2008 13:47:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3449http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3442/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3442http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3442&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3442/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe reflects on the spirit of the holiday season. katydowMon, 22 Dec 2008 14:25:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3442http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3423/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3423http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3423&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3423/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe discusses his dedication to K-12 education and its impact on the state budget. katydowWed, 17 Dec 2008 14:00:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3423http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3395/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3395http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3395&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3395/Default.aspxGovernor Beebe's Commission on Global Warming, established by Act 696 (HB 2460) of 2007, delivered its action plan and recommendations after a year of work involving 21 stakeholders representing business, industry, environmental groups, and academia.katydowThu, 11 Dec 2008 15:37:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3395http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3378/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3378http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3378&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3378/Default.aspxAlthough Arkansas historically has found itself in the bottom tier of national health statistics, new analysis shows that we have made extremely encouraging progress in the past year.katydowMon, 08 Dec 2008 14:20:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3378http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3355/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3355http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3355&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3355/Default.aspxEarlier this year, the Arkansas Governor's official Web site underwent a complete transformation. Our site, which can be accessed at http://www.governor.arkansas.gov/, was redesigned to help Arkansans more efficiently find information on state government programs and services.katydowMon, 01 Dec 2008 13:37:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3355http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3348/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3348http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3348&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3348/Default.aspxMissouri Gov. Matt Blunt and Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signed an agreement Monday at Bass Pro Shops forging a partnership between the two states on water quality issues.katydowWed, 26 Nov 2008 15:12:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3348http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3335/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3335http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3335&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3335/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt of Missouri and Gov. Mike Beebe of Arkansas today signed an historic bistate water agreement to help ensure a more proactive approach to protecting and preserving the waters that flow between the states. katydowTue, 25 Nov 2008 13:53:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3335http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3327/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3327http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3327&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3327/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe's weekly column and radio show focuses in on the importance of recognizing Thanksgiving. katydowMon, 24 Nov 2008 13:41:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3327http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3292/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3292http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3292&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3292/Default.aspxGovernor Beebe's weekly radio address can be found online in MP3 format and downloadable for radio use at http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsList=1&category_id=5.katydowMon, 17 Nov 2008 13:12:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3292http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3268/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3268http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3268&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3268/Default.aspxArkansas.gov continues to be one of the most honored state government Web sites. The state's official Web portal ( http://www.Arkansas.gov) was named among the top 10 state portals for the fourth time in six years by the Center for Digital Government's Best of the Web competition.katydowMon, 10 Nov 2008 17:13:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3268http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3259/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3259http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3259&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3259/Default.aspxGovernor Beebe's weekly radio address celebrates Veteran's Day.katydowFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:34:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3259http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3220/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3220http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3220&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3220/Default.aspxA wind turbine manufacturer announced Friday it will employ 700 people at a $100 million plant it plans to build in Jonesboro.katydowMon, 27 Oct 2008 15:25:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3220http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3213/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3213http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3213&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3213/Default.aspxThe Arkansas Governor's Commission on Global Warming has completed the state's first study on greenhouse gas emissions and arrived at 54 recommendations the panel says will help reverse global warming if everyone does their share.katydowFri, 24 Oct 2008 15:03:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3213http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3184/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3184http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3184&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3184/Default.aspxAviation Repair Technologies located on the old Eaker Air Force Base held it's grand opening today.katydowMon, 20 Oct 2008 13:07:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3184http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3179/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3179http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3179&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3179/Default.aspxThe turn-out was bigger than even the governor thought it would be at Thursday's first ever summit on education and economic development. People came from every county in the state to hear ideas on job growth and encouraging education.  In keeping with the promises outlined in his inaugural speech, Gov. Mike Beebe says he is putting education and economic development first by hosting this first of its kind summit.charlottecoleFri, 17 Oct 2008 16:28:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3179http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3132/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3132http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3132&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3132/Default.aspxThe Governor's Summit on Education and Economic Development will be held Oct. 15-16 in conjunction with the 80th annual Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas meeting at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.katydowThu, 09 Oct 2008 13:10:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3132http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3071/Gov-Beebe-Promotes-Biofuel.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3071http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3071&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3071/Gov-Beebe-Promotes-Biofuel.aspxBeebe was one of about 60 people who filled their tanks with E-85 ethanol, a mix of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, at Go Green Biofuels while the station was offering the fuel at the reduced price of $1.85 for two hours Monday.katydowTue, 30 Sep 2008 13:21:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3071http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3017/Gov-Beebe-Declares-15-Counties-Disaster-Areas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3017http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3017&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3017/Gov-Beebe-Declares-15-Counties-Disaster-Areas.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe has declared 15 counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike.katydowTue, 23 Sep 2008 12:18:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3017http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2956/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2956http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2956&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2956/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe has declared a state of emergency in Arkansas because of gasoline-supply interruptions in relation to Hurricane Ike. katydowMon, 15 Sep 2008 13:49:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2956http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2890/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2890http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2890&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2890/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today authorized an additional $300,000 from Arkansas's Emergency Response Fund for state response to Hurricane Gustav. katydowWed, 03 Sep 2008 13:46:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2890http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2885/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2885http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2885&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2885/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today authorized up to $250,000 from Arkansas's Emergency Response Fund for potential state response to Tropical Storm Gustav, expected to make landfall as a strong hurricane on the Gulf Coast next week.katydowTue, 02 Sep 2008 15:56:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2885http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2843/Expansion-Project-Creates-100-Jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2843http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2843&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2843/Expansion-Project-Creates-100-Jobs.aspxGov. Mike Beebe joined Bad Boy Mowers officials this morning in announcing a $2.5 million expansion project in Batesville and a $750,000 Arkansas Economic Development Commission grant to the City of Batesville for building a road to better serve the Bad Boy complex.katydowFri, 22 Aug 2008 15:34:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2843http://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/2796/Emerson-Technology-Expands-In-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2796http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2796&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2796/Emerson-Technology-Expands-In-Arkansas.aspxEmerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson, today announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility for its Copeland Scroll compressor technology in Batesville, Ar.charlottecoleThu, 14 Aug 2008 13:49:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2796http://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/2790/Smoking-on-the-Decrease-in-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2790http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2790&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2790/Smoking-on-the-Decrease-in-Arkansas.aspxNew research shows that Arkansas is making definite headway in reducing adult smoking, lowering hospitalization rates for diseases related to tobacco use and preducing youth smoking.charlottecoleWed, 13 Aug 2008 14:41:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2790http://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/2750/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2750http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2750&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2750/Default.aspxThe Task Force for the 21st Century Economy presented interim findings and unveiled its new Web site to Gov. Mike Beebe and the state legislature during a meeting Thursday at the state Capitol.charlottecoleFri, 01 Aug 2008 13:31:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2750http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2725/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2725http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2725&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2725/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe's first summit on education and economic development will coincide with the 80th annual conference of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce - Associated Industries of Arkansas.katydowMon, 28 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2725http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2701/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2701http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2701&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2701/Default.aspxThree manufacturers announced today they would add to their presence in Fort Smith, either through hiring more workers, expanding facilities or both.charlottecoleTue, 22 Jul 2008 15:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2701http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2660/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2660http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2660&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2660/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today released $200,000 from the Governor's Emergency Fund to assist development of the Arkansas Trauma System.charlottecoleFri, 11 Jul 2008 15:48:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2660http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2613/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2613http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2613&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2613/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe joined state and local officials Monday to celebrate progress on a major pipeline in Arkansas as part of one of the largest pipeline expansions currently in the U.S.katydowTue, 01 Jul 2008 13:42:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2613http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2601/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2601http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2601&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2601/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today announced the Arkansas Long-Term Care Partnership, which brings together private insurance and Medicaid to protect the assets of middle-income individuals as they enter their senior years or face long-term-care decisions.charlottecoleFri, 27 Jun 2008 14:58:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2601http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2593/Garver-Engineers-to-Bring-120-New-Jobs-to-NLR.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2593http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2593&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2593/Garver-Engineers-to-Bring-120-New-Jobs-to-NLR.aspxA homegrown engineering firm is bringing 120 new jobs to Central Arkansas.katydowWed, 25 Jun 2008 15:12:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2593http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2583/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2583http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2583&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2583/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe said Monday he'll ask lawmakers to put more money into a fund created to attract new businesses to Arkansas and help existing ones because virtually all of the $50 million originally set aside has been spent or offered to various projects.katydowTue, 24 Jun 2008 14:50:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2583http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2576/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2576http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2576&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2576/Default.aspxIt is my pleasure to announce that Hewlett-Packard (HP), one of the world's largest information technology (IT) companies, is the newest addition to the Arkansas business world. charlottecoleFri, 20 Jun 2008 15:25:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2576http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2575/HP-Makes-it-Official.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2575http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2575&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2575/HP-Makes-it-Official.aspxHewlett Packard, along with Governor Mike Beebe, announced Thursday, the company will open a customer service center in Conway in the Meadows Office and Technology Park. charlottecoleFri, 20 Jun 2008 13:19:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2575http://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/2505/Beebe-Coal-Plants-Not-Going-Away-Tomorrow.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2505http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2505&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2505/Beebe-Coal-Plants-Not-Going-Away-Tomorrow.aspxGovernor Beebe says it's unrealistic to quickly eliminate coal as an energy source.charlottecoleThu, 05 Jun 2008 14:48:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2505http://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/2459/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2459http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2459&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2459/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe and state Education Commissioner Ken James will recognize the Best Practice schools identified through an in-depth analysis of academic achievement developed by the National Center for Educational Achievement.charlottecoleWed, 28 May 2008 16:54:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2459http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2444/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2444http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2444&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2444/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe is lauding study results that show the continued success and development of the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program for pre-kindergarten education.charlottecoleThu, 22 May 2008 14:38:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2444http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2425/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2425http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2425&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2425/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe is a presence on the Internet video site YouTube.  Recently, Beebe established his own YouTube channel, featuring speeches, announcements, interviews and news conferences with Arkansas' 45th governor.charlottecoleMon, 19 May 2008 15:26:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2425http://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/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/2390/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2390http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2390&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2390/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe announced a new pilot initiative to train displaced workers and other eligible Arkansans to qualify as truck drivers.charlottecoleFri, 09 May 2008 16:15:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2390http://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/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/2341/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2341http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2341&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2341/Default.aspxWith a quick turn of a gold-tipped shovel, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe broke ground at TETRA Technology Inc.’s new calcium chloride plant on Old Feed Mill Road in Parkers Chapel. charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 19:07:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2341http://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/2239/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2239http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2239&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2239/Default.aspxThe state has offered a package of economic incentives to get Cargill to rebuild its burned-out beef processing operation in Booneville, Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:27:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2239http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2228/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2228http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2228&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2228/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today declared Arkansas, Garland, Pulaski, St. Francis and Saline Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by severe storms and heavy rains on April 3 and 4.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:26:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2228http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2199/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2199http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2199&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2199/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe called on lawmakers Monday to enact the first hike in the state's severance tax in a half-century, in what he called a historic effort to fund highway improvements.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:24:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2199http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2185/Major-aerospace-group-locating-in-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2185http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2185&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2185/Major-aerospace-group-locating-in-Arkansas.aspxMiami-based Aero Maintenance Group (AMG), a major player in the maintenance and repair business for commercial, regional and corporate aircraft, will locate a $20 million reconditioning facility at the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:08:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2185http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2184/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2184http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2184&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2184/Default.aspxArkansas' adjusted unemployment rate declined six-tenths of a percentage point from 5.6 percent in January to 5 percent in February.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:06:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2184http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2183/Governor-eyes-2010-highway-bond-program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2183http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2183&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2183/Governor-eyes-2010-highway-bond-program.aspxA special session is set to begin Monday to raise the severance tax on natural gas in Arkansas. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:05:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2183http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2178/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2178http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2178&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2178/Default.aspxFour Texas metropolitan areas were among the biggest population gainers as Americans continued their trend of moving to the Sun Belt in 2006 and 2007, according to Census Bureau estimates to be released Thursday.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:37:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2178http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2166/Water-Continues-to-Rise-in-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2166http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2166&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2166/Water-Continues-to-Rise-in-Arkansas.aspxDespite sunny skies, water continued to rise Wednesday in eastern Arkansas, where federal officials have begun to gather their first damage assessments in the week-long floods that have displaced residents and soaked homes and businesses in nearly half the state.Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:07:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2166http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2135/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2135http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2135&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2135/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today declared Conway, Craighead, Faulkner, Howard, Pope, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, and Yell Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by heavy rains and flooding that began on March 18.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:29:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2135http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2103/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2103http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2103&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2103/Default.aspxArkansas can raise its dismal college graduation rate by earmarking state-scholarship money for single parents, Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:17:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2103http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2084/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2084http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2084&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2084/Default.aspxIndia-based pipe manufacturer Man Industries Ltd. announced Friday it would invest $100 million to locate a manufacturing plant and its Western Hemisphere headquarters in Little Rock.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:38:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2084http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2011/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2011http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2011&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2011/Default.aspxTo say Alabama is on a roll when it comes to creating new jobs would be a gross understatement.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2011http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1996/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1996http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1996&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1996/Default.aspxUnder Governor Mike Beebe's leadership both public and private institutions within the state have set their eye on making Arkansas a center of excellence in the new information technology era.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:31:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1996http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1969/Houston-Company-To-Bring-150-Jobs-to-Arkansas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1969http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1969&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1969/Houston-Company-To-Bring-150-Jobs-to-Arkansas.aspxBJ Services Company announced Tuesday it will open a new regional headquarters in Searcy to accommodate companies drilling for natural gas in the underground Fayetteville Shale formation.Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:11:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1969http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1963/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1963http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1963&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1963/Default.aspxWhile the federal transportation secretary says privately built toll roads can help meet states' transportation needs, Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says rural areas don't have the traffic counts that will justify their construction.Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:53:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1963http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1910/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1910http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1910&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1910/Default.aspxGovernor Beebe is renewing his call to base college and university funding on student retention and graduation rates. The governor met with higher education leaders Tuesday. Beebe says many Arkansas schools remain skeptical of the idea.charlottecoleWed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1910http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1863/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1863http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1863&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1863/Default.aspx"Arkansans' ban together to try and ease the burden," said Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1863http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1854/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1854http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1854&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1854/Default.aspxIt was a huge day in Marion as dignitaries from across the globe gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Hino motor manufacturing plant.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:47:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1854http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1851/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1851http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1851&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1851/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe received notice late this afternoon that President George W. Bush has approved the first stage of federal disaster assistance related to Tuesday's tornadoes in Arkansas.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:21:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1851http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1849/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1849http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1849&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1849/Default.aspxThe death toll from a series of tornadoes that swept the southern US was rising last night while rescuers continued to sift the rubble of flattened buildings.Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:59:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1849http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1833/More-than-40-dead-as-tornadoes-rip-southeast.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1833http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1833&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1833/More-than-40-dead-as-tornadoes-rip-southeast.aspxAuthorities went door-to-door early Wednesday searching for more victims of deadly tornadoes that ripped the roof off a shopping mall, pummeled mobile homes and blew apart warehouses as they tore across four states. At least 44 people were reported dead throughout the South.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:50:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1833http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1790/Beebe-calls-for-new-kinds-of-jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1790http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1790&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1790/Beebe-calls-for-new-kinds-of-jobs.aspxThe state needs to develop jobs that some people might not have considered, Gov. Mike Beebe told a task force Wednesday.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:46:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1790http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1762/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1762http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1762&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1762/Default.aspx"Time to Travel the Road to Arkansas" is the theme for the 34th annual Arkansas Governor's Conference on Tourism to be held March 9-11 in Rogers, Ark.Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1762http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1761/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1761http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1761&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1761/Default.aspxThe UA will receive a $4 million grant to help boost nanotechnology facilities, research and development on campus, Gov. Mike Beebe announced this month, a move that officials think will bring an abundance of opportunities to the area, according to a UA press release.Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:03:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1761http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1734/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1734http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1734&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1734/Default.aspxGovernor Beebe today joined with community leaders and energy officials in calling for additional funding for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:25:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1734http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1683/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1683http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1683&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1683/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe, along with members of the Arkansas 529 Committee and the Aspiring Scholars Advisory Committee, today announced a new college savings’ program, the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:34:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1683http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1641/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1641http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1641&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1641/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today announced a new workplace-readiness credential that will reduce employee turnover, build job-seeker confidence, increase a graduate’s chances for hire and boost economic development.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:32:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1641http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1599/Ark-Gov-Focusing-on-Economy-Taxes.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1599http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1599&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1599/Ark-Gov-Focusing-on-Economy-Taxes.aspxA year into his term as Arkansas' governor, Mike Beebe says he's focusing on the issues that got him into office in the first place _ education, economic development and eliminating the state's sales tax on groceries.Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:32:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1599http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1574/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1574http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1574&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1574/Default.aspxArkansas is one of the last states, and possibly the last state, to honor its commitment to use all of its money from a major settlement with tobacco companies for health purposes.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:01:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1574http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1567/Arkansas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1567http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1567&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1567/Arkansas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxArkansas operates three separate S-CHIP funded health care programs, the largest of which, ARKids B, serves low-income children whose family income does not exceed 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.charlottecoleMon, 07 Jan 2008 16:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1567http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1549/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1549http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1549&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1549/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe said Thursday he would consider cutting state services to continue reducing Arkansas' sales tax on groceries, but said he won't touch education, human services or law enforcement to pay for his signature campaign promise.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:14:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1549http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1494/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1494http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1494&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1494/Default.aspxIncreasing Arkansans' reading potential can increase their earning potential.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:40:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1494http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1471/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1471http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1471&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1471/Default.aspxGovernor Beebe says Arkansas must provide health care coverage options to the state's more than half a million uninsured residents.Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:03:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1471http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1444/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1444http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1444&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1444/Default.aspxGov. Mike Beebe wants education officials from each level of learning to collaborate as they work to create more opportunity for all Arkansans.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:19:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1444http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1423/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1423http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1423&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1423/Default.aspx Governor Mike Beebe says he still wants to make preschool available in all of the state's public schools, but he says the proposal will have to come after other priorities are met. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1423http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1415/Universal-Preschool-Still-A-Goal-For-Beebe.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1415http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1415&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1415/Universal-Preschool-Still-A-Goal-For-Beebe.aspxGov. Mike Beebe said Thursday his campaign promise to make the state's preschool program available to all Arkansas children is still one of his goals, though he could not say how quickly it might happen.Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:48:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1415http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1378/Web-project-to-connect-to-job-growth.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1378http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1378&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1378/Web-project-to-connect-to-job-growth.aspxNew legislation has been passed in Arkansas to promote better high speed internet capability and affordability.Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:11:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1378http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1324/Beebe-pushes-for-new-mission-for-arsenal.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1324http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1324&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1324/Beebe-pushes-for-new-mission-for-arsenal.aspxWhile promising to work for new economic projects, Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday the state cannot forget existing facilities, including the Pine Bluff Arsenal in Jefferson County. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:01:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1324http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1296/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1296http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1296&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1296/Default.aspxIn January’s State of the State Address, Governor Beebe pledged to search for the best ways to involve Arkansas students in after-school and summer programs.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:11:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1296http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1214/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1214http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1214&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1214/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe today announced that a pilot program established by the 86th General Assembly to develop minority contracting businesses will receive initial funding through a federal workforce grant.Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:29:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1214http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1213/State-Officials-Hold-Quake-Disaster-Drill.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1213http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1213&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1213/State-Officials-Hold-Quake-Disaster-Drill.aspxOfficials are practicing emergency procedures so they are prepared if an earthquake strikes along the New Madrid Fault.Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:27:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1213http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1199/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1199http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1199&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1199/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe will take part in an emergency-preparedness exercise through the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management on Friday, November 9. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:06:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1199http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1148/Arkansas-near-bottom-of-healthiest-states.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1148http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1148&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1148/Arkansas-near-bottom-of-healthiest-states.aspxIn a ranking of states by healthiest, Arkansas ranked near the bottom at 48th, according to the 2007 report of the United Health Foundation.Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:17:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1148http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/917/Beebe-Plans-to-Lease-States-DC-Office-Space.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=917http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=917&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/917/Beebe-Plans-to-Lease-States-DC-Office-Space.aspxGovernor Beebe plans to sublease some space in the state's four-year-old Washington office, saying Arkansas doesn't need paid state employees lobbying for its interests.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:32:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:917http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/784/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=784http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=784&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/784/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe has declared Crittenden and Lincoln Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by thunderstorms and tornadoes on Wednesday, October 17 and early Thursday, October 18.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:784http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/746/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=746http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=746&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/746/Default.aspxGovernor Mike Beebe will be interviewed live this afternoon as part of a national broadcast for more than 2,000 pre-k advocates.Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:746http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/622/Ban-trans-fats.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=622http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=622&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/622/Ban-trans-fats.aspx Ban trans fats?http://www.arktimes.com/Articles/ArticleViewer.aspx?ArticleID=e9855995-5503-4bad-8a57-225078d71b36 Banned in New York City. Banned in Philadelphia. Banned in Brookline, Mass. Banned in Montgomery County, Md. But what about Arkansas? Could it be a battleground in the struggle against trans fats? Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:26:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:622http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/614/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=614http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=614&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/614/Default.aspx Students’ test scores up; black-white gap shrinkshttp://www2.arkansasonline.com/news/2007/jul/06/students-test-scores-black-white-gap-shrinks/ LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas students made gains this year on most standardized tests compared with last year’s scores, according to results state education officials released Thursday. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:614http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/591/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=591http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=591&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/591/Default.aspx First Lady Ginger Beebe Concluded Statewide Listening Tour On Children's Mental Health Carehttp://www.governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=210 (LITTLE ROCK) First Lady Ginger Beebe has completed her two-month statewide listening tour devoted to children’s mental-health issues. Starting May 8 and ending today, Beebe and a team of child-health advocates met with more than 80 families from 37 Arkansas counties. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:28:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:591http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/536/Beebe-Opposes-Trauma-Center-Funding-Plan.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=536http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=536&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/536/Beebe-Opposes-Trauma-Center-Funding-Plan.aspx Beebe Opposes Trauma Center Funding Planwww.arkansasnews.com/archive/2007/06/20/News/342476.html LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday that a plan to use $25 million in state general revenues for a statewide trauma center program is unacceptable. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:536http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/525/Power-plant-peril.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=525http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=525&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/525/Power-plant-peril.aspx Power plant perilwww.arktimes.com/Articles/ArticleViewer.aspx?ArticleID=22bdbedc-b7ee-4641-b8d3-f80294f94c7b Your heart does not have to bleed for the black-bellied whistling duck or the Ouachita rock pocketbook mussel to be alarmed about the coal-burning plant that one of the nation’s biggest energy companies wants to build near Grassy Lake in Hempstead County. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:525http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/506/County-frets-over-EPA-air-regulations.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=506http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=506&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/506/County-frets-over-EPA-air-regulations.aspx County frets over EPA air regulationswww2.arkansasonline.com/news/2007/jun/18/county-frets-over-epa-air-regulations LITTLE ROCK — Despite high-tech equipment to curb pollution and expensive retrofits to make belching tailpipes cleaner, officials say one too many hot days dashed their hopes of bringing Crittenden County into compliance with federal air quality standards. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:506http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/478/Beebe-Sells-Education-In-Ozark.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=478http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=478&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/478/Beebe-Sells-Education-In-Ozark.aspx Beebe Sells Education In Ozarkhttp://www.swtimes.com/articles/2007/06/13/news/news03.txt OZARK — Arkansas has for years been relegated to the bottom, or near-bottom of lists ranking the relative achievements of states in various areas. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:478http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/466/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=466http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=466&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/466/Default.aspx Economic development leaders hint at forthcoming announcementshttp://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2007/06/08/News/342353.html LITTLE ROCK - Economic development leaders said Thursday that they are in talks with multiple businesses and industries and that Arkansas might be on the verge of gaining a bounty of new jobs. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:466http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/359/state-buzz-public-safety-ARK.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=359http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=359&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/359/state-buzz-public-safety-ARK.aspx[Source link: ]state buzz public safety ARK summaryThu, 17 May 2007 15:51:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:359