SGA - Southern Governors' Associationhttp://www.southerngovernors.orgRSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association60http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4978/WV-Gov-Manchin-Meets-with-US-Business-Leaders.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4978http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4978&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Gov. Manchin Meets with U.S. Business Leadershttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4978/WV-Gov-Manchin-Meets-with-US-Business-Leaders.aspx Gov. Manchin was invited to speak Friday to The Business Council during the organization's meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. katydowTue, 16 Feb 2010 17:28:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4978http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4969/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4969http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4969&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Announces Expansion of VW Supplier in Tennesseehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4969/Default.aspx SL Tennessee, LLC to Invest $35 Million and Create 300 New Jobs in Clinton katydowFri, 05 Feb 2010 17:09:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4969http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4968/IBM-Unveils-its-360M-RTP-Data-Center.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4968http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4968&PortalID=0&TabID=227IBM Unveils its $360M RTP Data Centerhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4968/IBM-Unveils-its-360M-RTP-Data-Center.aspx North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue was among the guests attending Thursday's unveiling katydowFri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4968http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4966/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4966http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4966&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Gov. McDonnell Boasts Job, Economic Development Growthhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4966/Default.aspx The Governor spoke at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting Thursday katydowFri, 05 Feb 2010 16:38:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4966http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4956/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4956http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4956&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Gov. Crist Applauds Florida’s Colleges for Their Role in Economic Recoveryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4956/Default.aspx “Florida’s colleges play a unique and vital role in our state by providing an affordable education to students in all walks of life who want to develop, retool, refine and broaden their skills” katydowThu, 04 Feb 2010 17:43:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4956http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4932/Maryland-Top-State-in-Tech-Job-Growth-in-2009.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4932http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4932&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Top State in Tech Job Growth in 2009http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4932/Maryland-Top-State-in-Tech-Job-Growth-in-2009.aspx 5,300 computer-related jobs added katydowTue, 02 Feb 2010 16:42:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4932http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4923/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4923http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4923&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry Seeks Funding for Research Projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4923/Default.aspx The Economic Development Generating Excellence Endowment fund generates money for research projects katydowMon, 01 Feb 2010 16:02:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4923http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4917/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4917http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4917&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mo. Governor to Make High-Speed Rail Announcementhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4917/Default.aspx The funding to be announced Thursday is part of $8 billion in grants to aid 13 rail corridors in 31 states. katydowFri, 29 Jan 2010 14:55:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4917http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4905/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4905http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4905&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry Wields Shovel at Hitachi Groundbreakinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4905/Default.aspx Warehouse in Norman is expected to open in October and will add 75 jobs katydowWed, 27 Jan 2010 17:29:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4905http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4886/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4886http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4886&PortalID=0&TabID=227AL Gov. Riley Promotes "Jumpstarting Jobs" Plan in Huntsvillehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4886/Default.aspx Gov. Bob Riley discussed his "Jumpstarting Jobs" legislative package today at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce katydowTue, 26 Jan 2010 17:13:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4886http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4885/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4885http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4885&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry Attends Groundbreaking for Hitachi Expansionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4885/Default.aspx Touts Oklahoma's "business friendly" policies katydowTue, 26 Jan 2010 17:00:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4885http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4882/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4882http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4882&PortalID=0&TabID=227Puerto Rico Aims to Be Caribbean Hub for Container Cargohttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4882/Default.aspx Gov. Luis Fortuño will continue efforts to attract global companies looking to invest in value-added zones by offering excellent economic and tax incentives katydowMon, 25 Jan 2010 17:10:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4882http://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=227AR Gov. Beebe Talks Developmenthttp://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/4850/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4850http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4850&PortalID=0&TabID=227JetBlue CEO Tells Crist the Airline Could Move to Orlandohttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4850/Default.aspx The airline is considering moving 800 jobs to Florida katydowWed, 20 Jan 2010 17:23:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4850http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4833/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4833http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4833&PortalID=0&TabID=227AL Gov. Riley to Host Consultants at Costa Rica Economic Development Meetinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4833/Default.aspx Effort aimed at recruiting more business to Alabama katydowFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:08:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4833http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4832/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4832http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4832&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Selling State Property to Generate Moneyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4832/Default.aspx Government-owned planes, vehicles will be put up for sale to help balance Ky. state budget katydowFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:06:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4832http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4793/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4793http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4793&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Proposes 200 UT Faculty-Researcher Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4793/Default.aspx Gov. Phil Bredesen said Friday that he has committed spending $6 million on an economic initiative that involves getting about 200 University of Tennessee faculty members appointed to be researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory katydowMon, 11 Jan 2010 17:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4793http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4792/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4792http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4792&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Barbour Envisions South Mississippi as a Major Hubhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4792/Default.aspx Palmer’s Crossing rail yard could take shipments from several ports katydowMon, 11 Jan 2010 17:13:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4792http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4788/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4788http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4788&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Eyes Clean Energy Economy, Considers Additional Reformshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4788/Default.aspx Produced by the Maryland Energy Administration, the Maryland Energy Outlook (MEO) report will supply objective policy support in helping the state achieve its clean energy goals katydowMon, 11 Jan 2010 16:50:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4788http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4773/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4773http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4773&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee Named 2009 State of the Year by Business Facilitieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4773/Default.aspx Hemlock Semiconductor Earns Silver Award for 2009 Economic Development Deal of the Year katydowThu, 07 Jan 2010 16:30:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4773http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4770/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4770http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4770&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue Brings Money for Broadband Future http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4770/Default.aspx Governor Sonny Perdue brought the check from the One Georgia Authority to support the North Georgia Network fiber optic initiative katydowWed, 06 Jan 2010 17:39:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4770http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4764/British-Company-to-Open-Plant-in-Georgia.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4764http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4764&PortalID=0&TabID=227British Company to Open Plant in Georgiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4764/British-Company-to-Open-Plant-in-Georgia.aspx British company to open aerospace component plant in Georgia; 200 new jobs expected katydowTue, 05 Jan 2010 17:29:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4764http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4763/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4763http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4763&PortalID=0&TabID=227German Firm to Build $300M Pipe Plant in NW Miss.http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4763/Default.aspx German company to build $300M pipe plant in Miss.; Governor asks lawmakers to pass incentives katydowTue, 05 Jan 2010 17:20:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4763http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4735/PR-Gov-Fortuo-Enacts-Tourism-Legislation.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4735http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4735&PortalID=0&TabID=227PR Gov. Fortuño Enacts Tourism Legislationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4735/PR-Gov-Fortuo-Enacts-Tourism-Legislation.aspx Goal is for Puerto Rico to become the top tourist destination in the Caribbean and one of the most competitive destinations worldwide katydowThu, 17 Dec 2009 17:21:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4735http://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=227Allied Wireless to Build Headquarters in Ark.http://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/4698/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4698http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4698&PortalID=0&TabID=227Md., Universities to Buy Electricity from Renewable Sourceshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4698/Default.aspx State offices, campuses to buy 23% of power from wind, solar facilities katydowThu, 10 Dec 2009 17:09:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4698http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4697/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4697http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4697&PortalID=0&TabID=227Patheon Inc. Announces Manufacturing Consolidation in Puerto Ricohttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4697/Default.aspx Company is committed to its long term growth strategy at its Manati, Puerto Rico plant katydowThu, 10 Dec 2009 17:07:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4697http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4693/Gov-Kaine-Clean-Energy--Virginia-Jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4693http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4693&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Kaine: Clean Energy = Virginia Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4693/Gov-Kaine-Clean-Energy--Virginia-Jobs.aspx The Governor spoke this week at a Clean Energy Economy Forum in Arlington katydowWed, 09 Dec 2009 17:25:01 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4693http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4688/NC-Gov-Perdue-Creates-Logistics-Task-Force.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4688http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4688&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue Creates Logistics Task Forcehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4688/NC-Gov-Perdue-Creates-Logistics-Task-Force.aspx Goal is to preserve and create jobs katydowWed, 09 Dec 2009 16:19:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4688http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4684/Agency-Announces-83-Million-for-Ga-Rural-Jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4684http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4684&PortalID=0&TabID=227Agency Announces $8.3 Million for Ga. Rural Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4684/Agency-Announces-83-Million-for-Ga-Rural-Jobs.aspx Agency awards rural Georgia counties $8.3 million for jobs, investment for projects katydowTue, 08 Dec 2009 17:03:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4684http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4683/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4683http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4683&PortalID=0&TabID=227Md. Gov. Outlines Plans to Help Small Businesseshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4683/Default.aspx Governor O'Malley outlined plans Monday to help small businesses and increase jobs by expanding access to credit and providing businesses with incentives to hire the unemployed katydowTue, 08 Dec 2009 16:58:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4683http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4676/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4676http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4676&PortalID=0&TabID=227NCR Opens Services Center of Excellence in Georgiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4676/Default.aspx Gov. Perdue, Sen. Isakson, company and local officials cut ribbon for new Peachtree City facility katydowMon, 07 Dec 2009 16:52:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4676http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4668/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4668http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4668&PortalID=0&TabID=227Puerto Rico Tourism Company Launches Innovative Advertising Campaign http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4668/Default.aspx A Celebration of Puerto Rico's History, the Campaign Takes You on a Photographic Journey of the Islands, Its People and Culture katydowThu, 03 Dec 2009 17:33:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4668http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4662/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4662http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4662&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Receives Federal Grant for Broadband Internet Expansionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4662/Default.aspx $1.9 million to be used for mapping and planning to increase broadband access in the state katydowWed, 02 Dec 2009 17:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4662http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4656/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4656http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4656&PortalID=0&TabID=227MD Gov. O'Malley Conference Series Targets Minority, Small Businesseshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4656/Default.aspx The Governor is launching a series of traveling business conferences beginning Dec. 2 katydowTue, 01 Dec 2009 16:12:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4656http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4655/NCR-Corp-to-expand-Ga-operations.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4655http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4655&PortalID=0&TabID=227NCR Corp. to expand Ga. operationshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4655/NCR-Corp-to-expand-Ga-operations.aspx The world's leading provider of ATMs is moving to Georgia katydowTue, 01 Dec 2009 16:05:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4655http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4634/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4634http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4634&PortalID=0&TabID=227Warmar International to Invest $3.5M in Atlanta Consolidationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4634/Default.aspx The aviation, defense and energy products and services company will  move a significant portion of its operations to Atlanta, creating at least 100 new jobs over three years katydowTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:32:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4634http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4633/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4633http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4633&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue to Brand North Carolina as "The State of Innovation"http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4633/Default.aspx Creates state's first Innovation Council to help make it reality katydowTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:21:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4633http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4629/Gov-Perdue-to-Market-Georgia-at-Dubai-Airshow.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4629http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4629&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue to Market Georgia at Dubai Airshowhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4629/Gov-Perdue-to-Market-Georgia-at-Dubai-Airshow.aspx Plans to meet with companies interested in investing or expanding in Georgia katydowMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4629http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4623/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4623http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4623&PortalID=0&TabID=227Lockheed Martin Opens New NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Center in Marylandhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4623/Default.aspx State of Maryland Issues Proclamation for Cyber Security Awareness Day and Center katydowFri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4623http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4622/Hemlock-Breaks-Ground-on-12B-Tennessee-Plant.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4622http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4622&PortalID=0&TabID=227Hemlock Breaks Ground on $1.2B Tennessee Planthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4622/Hemlock-Breaks-Ground-on-12B-Tennessee-Plant.aspx Gov. Bredesen said the decision by Hemlock to build the plant in Tennessee has laid the groundwork for the solar industry in the state katydowFri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4622http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4619/Governors-Commit-to-Offshore-Wind-Energy.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4619http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4619&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governors Commit to Offshore Wind Energyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4619/Governors-Commit-to-Offshore-Wind-Energy.aspx Govs. Martin O'Malley (Md.), Tim Kaine (Va.) and Jack Markell's (Del.) agreement aims to generate clean, renewable energy and green jobs katydowThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:25:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4619http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4612/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4612http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4612&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen Urges Promotion of Green Energy Projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4612/Default.aspx Even if projects fail, foundation for future growth will be in place katydowThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4612http://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=227Ark. Program to Provide Career Coaches for Schoolshttp://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/4594/PR-Near-the-Top-in-ARRA-Job-CreationRetention.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4594http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4594&PortalID=0&TabID=227P.R. Near the Top in ARRA Job Creation/Retentionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4594/PR-Near-the-Top-in-ARRA-Job-CreationRetention.aspx Island cited as federal stimulus-package success story katydowMon, 09 Nov 2009 16:50:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4594http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4591/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4591http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4591&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Credits 3,600 Jobs to Kia's Georgia Planthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4591/Default.aspx 20 to 25 percent of Kia's work force is expected to come from Alabama katydowFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:56:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4591http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4582/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4582http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4582&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue Wants North Carolina to Be Global Playerhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4582/Default.aspx Governor says trade mission to Asia will be well worth it katydowThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:21:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4582http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4577/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4577http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4577&PortalID=0&TabID=227KY Gov. Beshear Adds Mine Safety and Permitting Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4577/Default.aspx State will use funds generated from higher fees for mining permits and coal severance tax revenue to make much needed hires katydowWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:18:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4577http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4570/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4570http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4570&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland is Tops at Tracking Stimulus Spendinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4570/Default.aspx The state is a pioneer in using Web maps to track government spending and performance katydowTue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4570http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4569/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4569http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4569&PortalID=0&TabID=227SC Governor Signs Incentive Package for Boeinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4569/Default.aspx A $750 million Boeing 787 assembly plant is expected to bring thousands of badly needed jobs to the state katydowMon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4569http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4562/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4562http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4562&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Proclaims October 30th 'Weatherization Day' in Tennesseehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4562/Default.aspx Recovery act helps boost participation in home energy efficiency program katydowFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:26:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4562http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4557/AL-Gov-Riley-Alliance-to-Aid-Region.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4557http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4557&PortalID=0&TabID=227AL Gov. Riley: Alliance to Aid Regionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4557/AL-Gov-Riley-Alliance-to-Aid-Region.aspx New organization dedicated to growing the space, aviation and aerospace industry in the four state region of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest Florida katydowThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:59:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4557http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4553/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4553http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4553&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue Set to Moderate Health Care, Energy Summithttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4553/Default.aspx The Nov. 6 discussions will focus on federal health care and energy proposals and their impact on Georgia businesses katydowThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:17:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4553http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4549/NC-Gov-Perdue-Announces-400-Jobs-for-Hickory.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4549http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4549&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue Announces 400+ Jobs for Hickoryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4549/NC-Gov-Perdue-Announces-400-Jobs-for-Hickory.aspx Fiserv Inc., a Wisconsin-based financial services tech company, is setting up shop thanks to the One North Carolina Fund katydowWed, 28 Oct 2009 16:35:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4549http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4546/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4546http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4546&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tenn. gov says China trip has green energy focushttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4546/Default.aspx Renewable energy sector among the most promising areas of discussion during Gov. Bredesen's trade mission to China katydowWed, 28 Oct 2009 15:13:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4546http://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=227Connect Arkansas Gets $2 Million to Map Broadband Access In Statehttp://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/4540/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Reports-from-China.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4540http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4540&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen Reports from China http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4540/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Reports-from-China.aspx Governor says renewable energy most promising business opportunity from China trade mission katydowTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4540http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4525/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4525http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4525&PortalID=0&TabID=227$9.3M in Stimulus Funds for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants in Tennessee http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4525/Default.aspx The competitive grants are available to assist local governments in conserving energy and reducing fossil fuel emissions katydowThu, 22 Oct 2009 16:13:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4525http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4524/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4524http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4524&PortalID=0&TabID=227Perdue: 'Lots of opportunity' in Asian trade missionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4524/Default.aspx NC Gov. Perdue is on a 12-day trade mission to Japan and China, where she was meeting with government and business leaders to strengthen ties between those markets and the state katydowThu, 22 Oct 2009 16:04:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4524http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4516/RollsRoyce-Could-Employ-up-to-500-in-Virginia.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4516http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4516&PortalID=0&TabID=227Rolls-Royce Could Employ up to 500 in Virginia http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4516/RollsRoyce-Could-Employ-up-to-500-in-Virginia.aspx Gov. Kaine called the start of construction good news in challenging economic times katydowTue, 20 Oct 2009 15:49:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4516http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4509/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4509http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4509&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Governor Unveils Renewable Energy Projecthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4509/Default.aspx Economy, Citizens Benefit from Innovative Landfill Gas and Waste Heat Utilization Project katydowMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:04:01 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4509http://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=227Mitsubishi announces $100M Ark. wind turbine planthttp://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/4492/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4492http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4492&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue begins trade mission to Japan, Chinahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4492/Default.aspx Trade mission will focus on building ties with North Carolina's second- and fourth-largest trading partners – China and Japan katydowThu, 15 Oct 2009 14:17:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4492http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4490/NC-Gov-Perdue-visits-GTP.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4490http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4490&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue visits GTPhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4490/NC-Gov-Perdue-visits-GTP.aspx Governor gives encouragement to TransPark board members katydowWed, 14 Oct 2009 15:24:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4490http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4485/Riley-approves-14M-training-grant.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4485http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4485&PortalID=0&TabID=227Riley approves $1.4M training granthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4485/Riley-approves-14M-training-grant.aspx Grant designed to help workers who lost their jobs due to business closings or layoffs katydowWed, 14 Oct 2009 15:02:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4485http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4484/Kaine-Announces-Commission-on-Health-Care-IT.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4484http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4484&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kaine Announces Commission on Health Care IThttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4484/Kaine-Announces-Commission-on-Health-Care-IT.aspx Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Tuesday the creation of the Health Information Technology Advisory Commission by Executive Order 95 katydowWed, 14 Oct 2009 14:59:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4484http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4481/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4481http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4481&PortalID=0&TabID=227NBAA applauds Georgia governor's support of general aviationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4481/Default.aspx Proclamation recognizes the essential role general aviation plays for Georgia and its businesses katydowTue, 13 Oct 2009 16:35:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4481http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4471/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4471http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4471&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI governor submits legislation to ratify Cruzan Rum agreementhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4471/Default.aspx “This Agreement provides the mechanism for the resolution of one of the territory’s most pressing environmental issues” katydowFri, 09 Oct 2009 13:23:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4471http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4468/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4468http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4468&PortalID=0&TabID=227Standard Solar Urges Virginia Homeowners and Businesses Interested in the State's New Solar Rebate to Move Quicklyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4468/Default.aspx Homeowners Can Earn Rebates Up To $20,000; Businesses Even More katydowThu, 08 Oct 2009 15:20:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4468http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4467/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4467http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4467&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN: Covington health-drink plant will add $100 million expansionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4467/Default.aspx Will create about 275 new jobs according to state officials katydowThu, 08 Oct 2009 15:16:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4467http://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=227Beebe says European firms present economic opportunitieshttp://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/4453/Governor-seeks-business-for-NC.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4453http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4453&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor seeks business for N.C.http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4453/Governor-seeks-business-for-NC.aspx Gov. Bev Perdue went to Washington on Monday to invite military contractors to open for business in North Carolina katydowTue, 06 Oct 2009 15:42:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4453http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4452/Gov-submits-Fla-highspeed-rail-request.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4452http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4452&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. submits Fla. high-speed rail requesthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4452/Gov-submits-Fla-highspeed-rail-request.aspx Gov. Charlie Crist submitted Florida's high-speed rail proposal for a Tampa-Orlando-Miami route to the federal government Friday katydowMon, 05 Oct 2009 16:42:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4452http://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=227Beebe: Community key to development http://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/4446/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Platform-for-VW-growth.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4446http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4446&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen: Platform for VW growthhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4446/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Platform-for-VW-growth.aspx Progress is being made on Volkswagen's new auto assembly plant in Chattanooga katydowMon, 05 Oct 2009 15:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4446http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4436/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4436http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4436&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Bev Perdue Honorary Co-Host of Enable America Event in Raleighhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4436/Default.aspx North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue will be honorary co-host of Enable America's celebration of Disability Mentoring Day, to be held in Raleigh on October 21. Enable America is a non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. katydowThu, 01 Oct 2009 16:08:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4436http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4433/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4433http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4433&PortalID=0&TabID=227CHTA meets with Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuñohttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4433/Default.aspx "The Government of Puerto Rico is pleased to be the proud host of this conference that will provide us with a unique opportunity to address new investment strategies for the tourism industry in the island and our neighbors in the Caribbean." katydowThu, 01 Oct 2009 14:54:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4433http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4425/NC-puts-test-fingers-in-the-wind.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4425http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4425&PortalID=0&TabID=227N.C. puts test fingers in the windhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4425/NC-puts-test-fingers-in-the-wind.aspx Duke Energy trial to involve up to 3 wind towers in Pamlico Sound off Hatteras; UNC will monitor effects. katydowMon, 28 Sep 2009 16:34:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4425http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4419/SAIC-gets-85M-from-Virginia-to-move-HQ.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4419http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4419&PortalID=0&TabID=227SAIC gets $8.5M from Virginia to move HQhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4419/SAIC-gets-85M-from-Virginia-to-move-HQ.aspx Technology and defense giant will invest $25 million, create 1,200 new jobs katydowFri, 25 Sep 2009 16:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4419http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4417/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4417http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4417&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue: EMC Corp. to Make Major Expansion in Wake, Durham Countieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4417/Default.aspx “When a world leader in the industry such as EMC Corp. chooses to expand here, it reinforces our message that this is the place for IT companies to do business.” katydowFri, 25 Sep 2009 15:45:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4417http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4397/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4397http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4397&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry Says Oklahoma’s Musical Legacy Rockshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4397/Default.aspx(An article written by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry)Earlier this month, I had the honor of taking part in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony. The event, which was in Muskogee, reminded me once again of the incredible musical legacy that so many Oklahomans have left to the world. charlottecoleTue, 22 Sep 2009 17:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4397http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4396/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4396http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4396&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Gov. Manchin Set to Discuss Coal at D.C. Forumhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4396/Default.aspxGov. Joe Manchin is scheduled to speak today during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's forum on 21st Century energy in Washington, D.C.According to prepared remarks, Manchin will talk about the importance of coal to "help bridge the gap" until new energy sources can provide power for the world's 6.8 billion people.charlottecoleTue, 22 Sep 2009 16:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4396http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4394/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4394http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4394&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Governor commends tourism growth at conferencehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4394/Default.aspx “Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Tourism Strategies for Tough Times” was the conference theme katydowMon, 21 Sep 2009 15:40:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4394http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4384/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4384http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4384&PortalID=0&TabID=227Bredesen: State to get $62.5M stimulus grant for solar initiativehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4384/Default.aspx Governor announced the DOE's approval of the grant request at his annual economic and community development conference in Nashville katydowWed, 16 Sep 2009 16:32:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4384http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4376/MO-Governor-looking-for-business-ideas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4376http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4376&PortalID=0&TabID=227MO Governor looking for business ideashttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4376/MO-Governor-looking-for-business-ideas.aspx Gov. Nixon seeking input on possible initiatives to help Missouri businesses expand katydowTue, 15 Sep 2009 16:05:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4376http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4374/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4374http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4374&PortalID=0&TabID=227Riley tries to lure firms in Europe to Alabamahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4374/Default.aspx Governor says that the state will be more aggressive in trying to boost economic development in the next year than ever before katydowTue, 15 Sep 2009 15:51:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4374http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4373/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4373http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4373&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Charlie Crist Supports Port Dolphin Energy Deepwater Porthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4373/Default.aspx Project will provide a new source of natural gas to the state katydowTue, 15 Sep 2009 15:47:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4373http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4372/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4372http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4372&PortalID=0&TabID=227Flooring manufacturer to open in hard-hit Ga. townhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4372/Default.aspx Will create 115 jobs, invest $70 million in the northwest Georgia city katydowTue, 15 Sep 2009 15:41:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4372http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4357/MO-Governor-outlines-plan-to-help-businesses.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4357http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4357&PortalID=0&TabID=227MO Governor outlines plan to help businesseshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4357/MO-Governor-outlines-plan-to-help-businesses.aspx Gov. Jay Nixon highlighted what his administration has done to help business during his address at the 51st Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic Development katydowFri, 11 Sep 2009 15:57:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4357http://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=227AR Gov. Beebe: Nordex Celebrates Groundbreaking for Wind Turbine Plant, Details Hiring Schedulehttp://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/4346/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4346http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4346&PortalID=0&TabID=227KY Gov. Beshear: Algae-based Biofuel Production Research Awarded Granthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4346/Default.aspx Agricultural Development Board Invests $220,000 in EKU Research katydowWed, 09 Sep 2009 15:10:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4346http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4339/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4339http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4339&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue Announces Application for $28.1M in Broadband Recovery Fundinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4339/Default.aspx Part of a coordinated strategy to improve broadband access for businesses, residents in under served areas and enhance feasibility of Health Internet Technology (HIT) initiatives across the state katydowFri, 04 Sep 2009 15:42:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4339http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4331/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4331http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4331&PortalID=0&TabID=227KY Gov. Beshear: State looks at grasses, grains, wood products to produce fuelhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4331/Default.aspx A task force on biomass and biofuels development appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear held its first meeting Wednesday katydowThu, 03 Sep 2009 14:39:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4331http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4316/Auto-Recycling-Plant-Opens-in-Georgia.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4316http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4316&PortalID=0&TabID=227Auto Recycling Plant Opens in Georgiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4316/Auto-Recycling-Plant-Opens-in-Georgia.aspx "What better way to typify the culture of conservation in Georgia that we want?" katydowFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:15:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4316http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4260/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4260http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4260&PortalID=0&TabID=227KY Gov. Beshear Signs Landmark Business Incentives Billhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4260/Default.aspx House Bill 3 includes new and expanded business incentive programs to encourage job growth and capital investment in Kentucky katydowFri, 14 Aug 2009 14:26:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4260http://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=227Gov. Beebe: Arkansas Will Lead The Way During Economic Recoveryhttp://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/4238/Gov-Crist-Covering-Floridians.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4238http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4238&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Crist: Covering Floridianshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4238/Gov-Crist-Covering-Floridians.aspx Governor's OP-ED Special to the Times katydowFri, 07 Aug 2009 14:50:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4238http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4231/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4231http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4231&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry: Stimulus Money Heads to Early Childhood Centers http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4231/Default.aspx Gov. Brad Henry announced Wednesday that he will provide $15 million in federal stimulus money to fund three new early childhood centers for 3-year-olds. katydowThu, 06 Aug 2009 14:04:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4231http://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=227Gov. Beebe Is Optimistic About Arkansas-Cuba Tradehttp://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/4211/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4211http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4211&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. O'Malley Announces Maryland's Top-in-the-Nation Rank for Economic Stimulushttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4211/Default.aspx Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center based in Washington, DC, issued a report ranking Maryland number one for economic stimulus reporting katydowThu, 30 Jul 2009 15:34:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4211http://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=227Nordex to start construction of wind turbine manufacturing plant in Arkansas http://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/4184/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4184http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4184&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Ends Fiscal Year with Balanced Budgethttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4184/Default.aspxKentucky has finished the fiscal year with a balanced budget.charlottecoleTue, 21 Jul 2009 14:28:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4184http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4171/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4171http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4171&PortalID=0&TabID=227EPA Awards Puerto Rico Nearly $72M in Recovery Act Fundshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4171/Default.aspx Money will boost economy, create jobs and protect human health and the environment katydowWed, 15 Jul 2009 15:19:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4171http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4167/State-Launches-Maryland-Green-Registry.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4167http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4167&PortalID=0&TabID=227State Launches 'Maryland Green Registry'http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4167/State-Launches-Maryland-Green-Registry.aspx Program Will Recognize Organizations Working Toward a Sustainable Maryland katydowTue, 14 Jul 2009 15:49:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4167http://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=227Ark. unveils Web site meant to lure new businesseshttp://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/4144/GA-Gov-Perdue-certifies-51M-in-road-projects.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4144http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4144&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue certifies $51M in road projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4144/GA-Gov-Perdue-certifies-51M-in-road-projects.aspxGov. Sonny Perdue has cleared the way for 11 road projects funded by the federal stimulus package to move forward.katydowTue, 07 Jul 2009 12:30:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4144http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4143/Apple-chooses-NC-spot-for-1B-data-center.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4143http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4143&PortalID=0&TabID=227Apple chooses NC spot for $1B data centerhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4143/Apple-chooses-NC-spot-for-1B-data-center.aspxComputer maker Apple Inc. will plunk down a $1 billion data center in Catawba County, N.C. katydowTue, 07 Jul 2009 12:27:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4143http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4131/Merck-Invests-65M-in-Puerto-Rico-Expansion.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4131http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4131&PortalID=0&TabID=227Merck Invests $65M in Puerto Rico Expansionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4131/Merck-Invests-65M-in-Puerto-Rico-Expansion.aspx Governor Luis Fortuño said yesterday he hopes the plant will boost the local economy. katydowWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:37:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4131http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4118/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4118http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4118&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Research Alliance venture fund raises $18.75Mhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4118/Default.aspxFirst announced in 2008 by Governor Perdue, the Fund is dedicated to advancing seed or early-stage companies that have emerged through the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) VentureLab commercialization program. katydowMon, 29 Jun 2009 16:46:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4118http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4109/Energy-company-expanding-regional-HQs-in-KY.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4109http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4109&PortalID=0&TabID=227Energy company expanding regional HQs in KYhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4109/Energy-company-expanding-regional-HQs-in-KY.aspxGov. Steve Beshear's office says the largest natural gas producer in the Appalachian basin is expanding its regional headquarters in Pikeville.katydowFri, 26 Jun 2009 15:13:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4109http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4096/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4096http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4096&PortalID=0&TabID=227Puerto Rico targets six public-private deals in 2009http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4096/Default.aspxThe Puerto Rico government will soon activate a new Public Private Partnership Authority and aims to have six PPP projects underway by year's end, according to the head of the Government Development Bank.katydowMon, 22 Jun 2009 15:15:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4096http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4089/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4089http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4089&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue Announces Solar Firm Chooses Norcross for Planthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4089/Default.aspxA Georgia-born company that says it can wring more energy out of solar panels than competitors announced Thursday it will spend $75 million to build a manufacturing plant in Norcross.  The Suniva Inc. plant in Technology Park will be the first solar cell manufacturing facility in the state and perhaps a harbinger, said Gov. Sonny Perdue in announcing the decision at the capitol.charlottecoleThu, 18 Jun 2009 11:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4089http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4088/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4088http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4088&PortalID=0&TabID=227LA Gov. Jindal Announces New American Car Company Will Make Historyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4088/Default.aspxLouisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Stephen Moret joined executives from V-Vehicle Company (VVC), Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) partners, local businessmen and local officials to publicly announce that VVC, a new American car company headquartered in San Diego, will begin assembling cars in Monroe. The project will create over 1,400 direct jobs at an average annual salary of nearly $40,000 plus benefits, as well as capital investment of at least $248 million.charlottecoleThu, 18 Jun 2009 11:34:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4088http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4085/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4085http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4085&PortalID=0&TabID=227PR Gov. Fortuno Says Puerto Rico to Pursue Federal Subsidies for Green Projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4085/Default.aspxPuerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño announced the creation of a Green Energy Fund that will permit the island to take advantage of billions of dollars in U.S. federal subsidies that are available for developing renewable energy projects.charlottecoleWed, 17 Jun 2009 12:30:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4085http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4083/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4083http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4083&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen Announces More Than $20 Million In Homeland Security Grantshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4083/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen announced that Tennessee has been awarded more than $20 million in federal Homeland Security grants. The grants will be distributed to Tennessee’s 11 Homeland Security Districts to help first responders in local communities improve readiness, response and recovery capabilities for both natural and man-made emergencies, including Chattanooga.charlottecoleWed, 17 Jun 2009 12:17:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4083http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4079/Alabama-receives-award-for-creating-new-jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4079http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4079&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama receives award for creating new jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4079/Alabama-receives-award-for-creating-new-jobs.aspx"Alabama continues to outperform most states, even during this tough economy, says Governor Bob Riley.  "The economic foundation we built over the past few years is helping to sustain our state during this downturn, and it will allow Alabama to come out of it with new jobs and more growth."charlottecoleTue, 16 Jun 2009 13:13:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4079http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/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=227AR Gov. Beebe Says Education Must Consider Developmenthttp://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/4066/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4066http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4066&PortalID=0&TabID=227MO Gov. Nixon Signs Small Business Tax Cut into Lawhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4066/Default.aspxMissouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law a targeted tax cut aimed at small businesses.   He says while the savings may be small, it does reflect a commitment to small business which he says are the main diver of the Missouri economy.charlottecoleFri, 12 Jun 2009 15:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4066http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4059/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Recruiting-Business-in-Europe.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4059http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4059&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen Recruiting Business in Europehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4059/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Recruiting-Business-in-Europe.aspxGovernor Bredesen announced plans to travel to Switzerland, Germany and Poland in June to hold talks with the leadership of European companies with investments in Tennessee and to discuss steps aimed at expanding investment by suppliers, customers and other companies in the clean energy sector.charlottecoleWed, 10 Jun 2009 14:55:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4059http://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=227Governors Warn Energy Plan Could Stifle Growthhttp://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/4051/MO-Gov-Nixon-signs-economic-development-bill.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4051http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4051&PortalID=0&TabID=227MO Gov. Nixon signs economic development billhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4051/MO-Gov-Nixon-signs-economic-development-bill.aspxGov. Jay Nixon signed legislation Thursday eliminating Missouri's corporate franchise tax for most of the businesses that pay it and enlarging the tax incentives available for employers who expand their payrolls or plants.katydowMon, 08 Jun 2009 14:29:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4051http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4041/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4041http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4041&PortalID=0&TabID=227NCR Corp. to bring more than 2,000 jobs to Georgiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4041/Default.aspxNCR Corp., a Fortune 500 company, said it will move its headquarters to Duluth from Dayton, Ohio.katydowWed, 03 Jun 2009 14:10:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4041http://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=227AR Gov. Beebe: Modern Workplace Program Unveiledhttp://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/4014/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4014http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4014&PortalID=0&TabID=227Industrial site draws big hopes in West Tennesseehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4014/Default.aspxBusiness boosters have big hopes for a West Tennessee industrial development site where Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to locate a solar energy plant.katydowTue, 26 May 2009 14:28:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4014http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4013/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4013http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4013&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue: McDowell County manufacturer to add 25 jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4013/Default.aspxState grant helps Baldor Electric Co. expandkatydowTue, 26 May 2009 14:23:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4013http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4010/MS-Gov-Barbour-Meets-with-Chinese-Delegation.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4010http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4010&PortalID=0&TabID=227MS Gov. Barbour Meets with Chinese Delegationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4010/MS-Gov-Barbour-Meets-with-Chinese-Delegation.aspxMississippi Gov. Haley Barbour told a Chinese delegation that even in an economic recession, there are trade opportunities between the state and its partners in the Far East.katydowFri, 22 May 2009 15:19:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4010http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3999/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3999http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3999&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen Announces $635M In Recovery Act Stabilization Funds http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3999/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen announced today the U.S. Department of Education has approved Tennessee's application for the first $635 million available to the state through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) State Fiscal Stabilization Fund program. katydowThu, 21 May 2009 13:13:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3999http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3986/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3986http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3986&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tenn. Announces Job Creation in Distressed Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3986/Default.aspxTennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen announced a plan on Friday that would bring 300 jobs to Perry County, which has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation.katydowMon, 18 May 2009 13:25:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3986http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3979/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3979http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3979&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Gov. Crist Hosts Hurricane Conference Promoting Preparednesshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3979/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist today joined more than 2,000 emergency managers, first responders and volunteer agencies at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference in Fort Lauderdale. katydowFri, 15 May 2009 14:50:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3979http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3976/KY-Gov-Beshear-Promotes-Tourism-Week.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3976http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3976&PortalID=0&TabID=227KY Gov. Beshear Promotes Tourism Weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3976/KY-Gov-Beshear-Promotes-Tourism-Week.aspxGov. Steve Beshear announced today that a $1.3 million grant will be used for 31 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) to assist communities statewide in developing and maintaining recreational trails. katydowThu, 14 May 2009 15:02:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3976http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3967/FL-Gov-Crist-Endorses-Viva-Florida-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3967http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3967&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Gov. Crist Endorses Viva Florida! Programhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3967/FL-Gov-Crist-Endorses-Viva-Florida-Program.aspxMore than 500 years of Spanish history in Florida celebratedkatydowWed, 13 May 2009 15:22:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3967http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3949/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3949http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3949&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perry Designates May 9-17 Texas Travel and Tourism Weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3949/Default.aspxDesignation in Recognition of Travel and Tourism's Significant Impact on the Texas EconomykatydowThu, 07 May 2009 15:11:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3949http://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=227Gov. Beebe: Consider Arkansas companies for stimulus projectshttp://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/3943/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3943http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3943&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Crist holds Fla. Panhandle town hall meetingshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3943/Default.aspxGov. Charlie Crist told Panhandle residents on Tuesday that Florida's economy appears to be recovering.katydowWed, 06 May 2009 15:40:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3943http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3934/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3934http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3934&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen: Kingsport Riverwalk in line to get $250K ARC granthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3934/Default.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen has recommended a $250,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to assist Kingsport in building phase one of the Riverwalk project to develop tourism in the city and region.katydowMon, 04 May 2009 14:09:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3934http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3931/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3931http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3931&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. O'Malley Unveils Initiative to Position Maryland as Global Cyber Security Hubhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3931/Default.aspxGovernor Martin O’Malley today announced the launch of the Maryland Security Technology Initiative (Maryland STI), a unique public/private partnership that will capitalize on Maryland’s strategic location near many of the nation’s top federal agencies and help position the State as a global epicenter for the rapidly expanding cyber security technology industry. katydowFri, 01 May 2009 14:56:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3931http://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=227Magazine Touts Arkansas' Economic Developmenthttp://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=227AR Gov. Beebe: Welspun dedicates new pipe plant in Little Rockhttp://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/3903/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3903http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3903&PortalID=0&TabID=227Ford plant unveils $200M renovation in Kentuckyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3903/Default.aspxFord has unveiled a $200 million renovation at the Kentucky Truck Plant in eastern Louisville.katydowMon, 27 Apr 2009 14:43:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3903http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3898/KY-Gov-Beshear-EQT-Launch-Big-Sandy-Pipeline.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3898http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3898&PortalID=0&TabID=227KY Gov. Beshear, EQT Launch Big Sandy Pipelinehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3898/KY-Gov-Beshear-EQT-Launch-Big-Sandy-Pipeline.aspxEQT Sets Stage for Additional Growth in Eastern KentuckykatydowFri, 24 Apr 2009 14:09:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3898http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3883/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3883http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3883&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Gov. Kaine Concludes Israel Portion of Marketing Missionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3883/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine today concluded three days of meetings with business and government leaders in Israel. katydowWed, 22 Apr 2009 13:35:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3883http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3881/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3881http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3881&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Gov. deJongh meets with private sector about economic recessionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3881/Default.aspxUS Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh recently convened two roundtable meetings between business and civic leaders in the private sector from both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix government districts. katydowWed, 22 Apr 2009 13:30:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3881http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3876/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3876http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3876&PortalID=0&TabID=227MO Gov. Nixon Reveals Summer Jobs Program for Teenshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3876/Default.aspxMissouri Governor Jay Nixon will make a stop in Springfield this afternoon to give details of his summer plans for young Missourians.katydowTue, 21 Apr 2009 16:30:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3876http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3851/Ky-works-to-land-battery-plant-with-2000-jobs.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3851http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3851&PortalID=0&TabID=227Ky. works to land battery plant with 2,000 jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3851/Ky-works-to-land-battery-plant-with-2000-jobs.aspxOfficials are working with a nonprofit industry group to build a high-tech car battery plant in Kentucky, Gov. Steve Beshear said Monday.katydowWed, 15 Apr 2009 14:42:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3851http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3840/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3840http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3840&PortalID=0&TabID=227North Carolina touts Canada as solid trade partnerhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3840/Default.aspxCanada's Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Wilson, was in North Carolina this week to meet with Governor Perdue and other state officials and business representatives. katydowMon, 13 Apr 2009 14:56:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3840http://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=227Arkansas Passes New Film Incentive Billhttp://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/3832/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3832http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3832&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue certifies stimulus road projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3832/Default.aspxGeorgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has cleared the way for the state to accept $207 million in federal stimulus funds for road projects around the state.katydowFri, 10 Apr 2009 14:29:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3832http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3820/NC-Gov-Perdue-seeks-regional-energy-hub.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3820http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3820&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue seeks regional energy hubhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3820/NC-Gov-Perdue-seeks-regional-energy-hub.aspxGov. Bev Perdue warns that North Carolina faces tough economic choices but vowed to work with Charlotte-area companies to create a national energy hub to attract jobs to the region.katydowTue, 07 Apr 2009 13:00:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3820http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3804/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3804http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3804&PortalID=0&TabID=227TX Gov. Perry: Q-Edge to bring 500 jobs to Fort Worthhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3804/Default.aspxQ-Edge, an electronics assembly company based in Plainfield, Ind., is planning to bring a significant operation to Alliance Global Logistics Hub in Fort Worth.katydowWed, 01 Apr 2009 14:48:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3804http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3803/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3803http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3803&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Gov. Crist Receives “Golden Meter” Award for Solar Energy Leadershiphttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3803/Default.aspxAt a ceremony held in Tallahassee today, Florida Governor Charlie Crist received the 2009 Golden Meter Award for his leadership in creating policies that foster a strong solar energy market. katydowWed, 01 Apr 2009 14:41:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3803http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3801/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3801http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3801&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland picks Montgomery County for clean energy headquarters sitehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3801/Default.aspxThe Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) will be the state’s first clearinghouse to help drive the future of clean energy and green technologieskatydowWed, 01 Apr 2009 14:33:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3801http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3796/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3796http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3796&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Gov. Kaine proposes using stimulus money for jobless benefitshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3796/Default.aspxGov. Timothy M. Kaine yesterday proposed a stimulus-backed expansion and extension of unemployment benefits, health insurance and food stamps for out-of-work Virginians.katydowTue, 31 Mar 2009 16:22:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3796http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3790/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3790http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3790&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Henry: Oklahoma Officials Set to Roll on Stimulus Roadworkhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3790/Default.aspxAwarding of contracts will set a transportation department record katydowMon, 30 Mar 2009 14:40:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3790http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3764/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3764http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3764&PortalID=0&TabID=227SC Gov. Sanford: Why South Carolina Doesn't Want 'Stimulus'http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3764/Default.aspxOP-ED by Governor Mark SanfordkatydowMon, 23 Mar 2009 15:41:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3764http://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=227AR Gov. Beebe signs grocery tax cut, Arkids expansion into lawhttp://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/3746/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3746http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3746&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Gov. deJongh asks hoteliers to get creativehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3746/Default.aspxThe U.S. Virgin Islands' governor is urging hoteliers to brainstorm innovative ways to lure vacationers and help the vital tourism industry survive the global economic crisis.katydowThu, 19 Mar 2009 12:16:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3746http://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=227AR Gov. Beebe Encourages Tourism Workers at Conferencehttp://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/3739/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3739http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3739&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue touts jobs, education as NC prioritieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3739/Default.aspxGov. Beverly Perdue tried once again on Monday to highlight what she calls positives within her otherwise painful upcoming state budget proposal, saying she would keep public education a top priority.katydowTue, 17 Mar 2009 12:26:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3739http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3734/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3734http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3734&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue Launches Georgia Stimulus Accountability Websitehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3734/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announced today the launch of the state’s stimulus accountability website. katydowMon, 16 Mar 2009 15:07:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3734http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3733/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3733http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3733&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Gov. deJongh Outlines Stimulus Funding for Energy and Educationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3733/Default.aspxGovernor John deJongh welcomed Thursday’s announcement from the White House, which increased the stimulus funding that the US Virgin Islands will receive for energy programs.katydowMon, 16 Mar 2009 15:02:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3733http://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=227AK Gov. Beebe Signs Trauma System Billhttp://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/3724/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3724http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3724&PortalID=0&TabID=227LA Gov. Jindal Announces Investment In Louisiana Steel Plant And Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3724/Default.aspxToday, Governor Bobby Jindal and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret joined Southland Steel Fabricators Vice President Joey Lombardo to announce plans to expand Southland’s existing facility in Greensburg, by 50,400 square feet, as well as construct a new 32,000-square-foot building. The addition includes the installation of $400,000 worth of equipment for a new paint shop. charlottecoleFri, 13 Mar 2009 15:01:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3724http://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=227Jobs coming to Arkansashttp://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/3722/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3722http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3722&PortalID=0&TabID=227GA Gov. Perdue Reinstates Tax Incentive Program to Bring Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3722/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announces he's reinstating the B.E.S.T. tax incentive program.charlottecoleFri, 13 Mar 2009 14:54:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3722http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3718/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3718http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3718&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Gov. deJongh and Novo Nordisk Employees Volunteer http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3718/Default.aspxUS Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh visited Lionel Roberts Stadium and Bethlehem House for the Homeless in St Thomas on Wednesday to thank teams of Novo Nordisk employees who spent the day engaged in community service efforts.charlottecoleThu, 12 Mar 2009 15:17:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3718http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3717/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3717http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3717&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry Creates Panel to Oversee Stimulus Fundshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3717/Default.aspxGov. Brad Henry on Wednesday announced the creation of a panel to help oversee Oklahoma’s use of federal stimulus funds.charlottecoleThu, 12 Mar 2009 15:14:01 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3717http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3709/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3709http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3709&PortalID=0&TabID=227Top priority for KY Gov. Beshear, allows incentives to keep businesses in statehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3709/Default.aspxThe Kentucky state House quickly and easily passed a bill to revamp the state’s economic development program to allow the state to offer incentives for existing Kentucky businesses as well as those looking to locate here – and incentives for the film industry.  The bill is a legislative priority for Gov. Steve Beshear who during his campaign for governor promised to evaluate and revise Kentucky’s package of economic incentives.charlottecoleWed, 11 Mar 2009 15:06:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3709http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3708/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3708http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3708&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov. Bredesen Announces State Group To Help Stimulus Distributionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3708/Default.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen announced Monday at a press conference that a new oversight group will be created to determine how the federal stimulus money will be distributed throughout the state.charlottecoleWed, 11 Mar 2009 14:58:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3708http://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=227Beebe to support reduction in sales tax on manufacturers’ utilitieshttp://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/3699/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3699http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3699&PortalID=0&TabID=227TN Gov Bredesen Taps Harrison To Lead State Initiative On Recovery Acthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3699/Default.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen today named Charles L. Harrison, CPA, CGFM, as special assistant to the governor for Recovery Act Administration. Mr. Harrison will lead the state's implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.charlottecoleTue, 10 Mar 2009 14:36:34 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3699http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3696/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3696http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3696&PortalID=0&TabID=227MO Gov Nixon's stimulus task force finds speed, cooperation keyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3696/Default.aspxA task force formed by Gov. Jay Nixon to review how Missouri can maximize opportunities included in the $787 billion federal stimulus package emphasized the importance of speed, cooperation and a unified voice as the state and local governments vie for billions of dollars in competitive grants.charlottecoleMon, 09 Mar 2009 16:31:19 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3696http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3694/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3694http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3694&PortalID=0&TabID=227Puerto Rico Takes Steps to Save Credit Rating, S&P Analyst Says http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3694/Default.aspxPuerto Rico is taking the right steps to preserve its investment-grade credit rating with a deficit-reduction plan expected to be enacted this week, said Horacio Aldrete-Sanchez, an analyst for Standard & Poor’s Corp.  Governor Luis Fortuno, a Republican who took office Jan. 2, last week proposed shrinking a projected $3.2 billion 2009 budget shortfall by cutting 30,000 public jobs; ending some business tax credits; raising some company and personal taxes, and pumping federal and local stimulus funds into the economy.charlottecoleMon, 09 Mar 2009 16:07:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3694http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3692/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3692http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3692&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Governor Joe Manchin’s Open for Business Reporthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3692/Default.aspxAOP Clearwater LLC has chosen Marion County for its first water recycling plant in the Appalachian Basin. The $12 million project is scheduled to open in July. The AOP plant will create 10 new jobs, including plant manager, mechanics and shift technicians.charlottecoleMon, 09 Mar 2009 15:57:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3692http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3686/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3686http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3686&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Manchin: Stimulus Bill to Assist Unemployed West Virginianshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3686/Default.aspxWorkForce West Virginia announced Wednesday that West Virginians receiving unemployment benefits will be assisted by the federal economic stimulus bill that was signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17. katydowThu, 05 Mar 2009 16:02:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3686http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3684/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3684http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3684&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perry Says Texas Should Focus on Film Businesshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3684/Default.aspxTexas Gov. Rick Perry is hoping to make Texas a hot spot in the film industry.katydowThu, 05 Mar 2009 15:56:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3684http://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=227AK Gov. Beebe Signs Tobacco Tax Hike Into Lawhttp://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/3622/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3622http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3622&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Perdue Seeks to Double Size of NC Biotech Industryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3622/Default.aspxGov. Beverly Perdue wants North Carolina to become the nation's biotechnology leader.katydowTue, 17 Feb 2009 12:53:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3622http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3586/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3586http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3586&PortalID=0&TabID=227MS Gov. Barbour Signs Incentives Bill for Cooper Tirehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3586/Default.aspxGov. Haley Barbour on Tuesday signed legislation providing the incentives promised to Cooper Tire to ensure it did not close its Tupelo plant.katydowWed, 04 Feb 2009 15:31:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3586http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3561/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3561http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3561&PortalID=0&TabID=227Permanent Funding for Oklahoma Econ Program Soughthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3561/Default.aspxOklahoma Gov. Brad Henry said Monday he will ask the 2009 Legislature to bolster funding for an economic development research endowment.katydowWed, 28 Jan 2009 16:30:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3561http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3544/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3544http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3544&PortalID=0&TabID=227Report Says Green Jobs Could Boost Employment in Tennesseehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3544/Default.aspxA new report shows Tennessee could reduce the unemployment rate, reduce manufacturing job losses and increase income growth by investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy.katydowFri, 23 Jan 2009 15:53:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3544http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3541/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3541http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3541&PortalID=0&TabID=227OK Gov. Henry Approves Expansion of Insure Oklahomahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3541/Default.aspxOklahoma Gov. Brad Henry has approved the expansion of Insure Oklahoma, a state program that helps small businesses purchase health insurance for their workers.katydowThu, 22 Jan 2009 15:56:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3541http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3478/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3478http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3478&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Crist Seeks Support for Business Loan Programhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3478/Default.aspxMore than 30 businesses having trouble getting loans in today's tight credit market could get state help under a pilot program that Gov. Charlie Crist wants lawmakers to approve.katydowWed, 07 Jan 2009 16:41:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3478http://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=227Caterpillar Bringing New Plant to Arkansashttp://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/3465/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3465http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3465&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Apply for the Earned Income Tax Credithttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3465/Default.aspxGovernor Steve Beshear announced today a campaign to encourage more Kentuckians to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. katydowMon, 05 Jan 2009 17:21:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3465http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3461/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3461http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3461&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Beshear Offers Plan to Help with Ky. Pensionshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3461/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear called for changes to the state pension system Tuesday, which he said are aimed at easing the financial burden on local governments across Kentucky facing mounting economic pressures.katydowFri, 02 Jan 2009 16:08:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3461http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3434/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3434http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3434&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Riley: New Tax Break to Apply to Many Alabama Businesseshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3434/Default.aspxA tax break that takes effect for many Alabama small businesses and their employees Jan. 1 is being implemented by state tax officials to cover as many companies as possible.katydowThu, 18 Dec 2008 13:18:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3434http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3415/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3415http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3415&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen: Solar Tech Investment Tops in Tenn. Historyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3415/Default.aspxA new solar technology project in Clarksville may represent the largest investment in Tennessee history, Gov. Phil Bredesen said Friday.katydowMon, 15 Dec 2008 15:09:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3415http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3401/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3401http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3401&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. O'Malley Outlines State Projects that Could Use Federal Aidhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3401/Default.aspxGov. Martin O'Malley has outlined Maryland projects that federal economic recovery money could help jump start, including badly needed transportation, public works and housing infrastructure programs.katydowThu, 11 Dec 2008 16:05:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3401http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3400/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3400http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3400&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue: Suniva Opens the South's First Solar Cell Factoryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3400/Default.aspxAt a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of high value crystalline silicon solar cells, officially opened the first solar factory in the Southeastern US with the help of Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. katydowThu, 11 Dec 2008 16:02:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3400http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3364/Gov-Henry-Sees-Hope-in-Road-Investments.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3364http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3364&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Henry Sees Hope in Road Investmentshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3364/Gov-Henry-Sees-Hope-in-Road-Investments.aspxPresident-elect Barack Obama’s plan to invest in the nation’s bridges and roads would help Oklahoma, Gov. Brad Henry said Monday.katydowWed, 03 Dec 2008 14:39:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3364http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3360/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3360http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3360&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perry & Gov. Sanford: Governors Against State Bailoutshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3360/Default.aspxAs governors and citizens, we've grown increasingly concerned over the past weeks as Washington has thrown bailout after bailout at the national economy with little to show for it.katydowTue, 02 Dec 2008 15:58:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3360http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3333/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3333http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3333&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Governor Proposes Bill for Tax Bonds to Fund Capital Projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3333/Default.aspxGovernor John deJongh on Friday submitted proposed legislation to the US Virgin islands Legislature that seeks to authorize the issuance of $400,000,000 in Gross Receipts Tax bonds to fund a range of capital projects in both island districts. katydowMon, 24 Nov 2008 14:30:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3333http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3306/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3306http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3306&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland to Receive $10M Federal Disaster Funds for Watermen Work Projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3306/Default.aspxIt was announced today that Maryland will receive $10 million in federal funding to help watermen who have faced economic hardships due to years of declining Chesapeake Bay blue crab stock. The announcement came from the office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) katydowWed, 19 Nov 2008 14:49:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3306http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3299/Gov-Sanford-Dont-Bail-Out-My-State.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3299http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3299&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Sanford: Don't Bail Out My Statehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3299/Gov-Sanford-Dont-Bail-Out-My-State.aspxSouth Carolina's governor says more debt isn't the answer.katydowMon, 17 Nov 2008 17:04:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3299http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3282/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3282http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3282&PortalID=0&TabID=227American Titanium Works Selects South Carolina for First Titanium Mini-Mill Facility in North Americahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3282/Default.aspxGov. Mark Sanford and Thomas Sax, CEO of American Titanium Works (ATW), announced today that ATW will build a world-class titanium mini-mill facility in Laurens County, South Carolina.katydowWed, 12 Nov 2008 15:19:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3282http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3267/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3267http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3267&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Crist Announces $1.4B in Accelerated Road Constructionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3267/Default.aspxContinuing his focus on strengthening Florida's economy, Governor Charlie Crist and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Stephanie C. Kopelousos today announced the acceleration of more than 179 projects, totaling $1.4 billion in road construction funding.katydowMon, 10 Nov 2008 17:06:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3267http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3237/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3237http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3237&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue: NCR to Locate Center of Excellence in Georgiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3237/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue and NCR Corporation Senior Vice President Christine Wallace announced today that NCR, a Fortune 500 technology company, will establish a global Center of Excellence in Georgia, co-locating several key components of its Worldwide Customer Service operations and creating 916 new jobs in the next 26 months. katydowFri, 31 Oct 2008 12:40:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3237http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3232/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3232http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3232&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Governor Backs Free Trade with Colombiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3232/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley added his voice Tuesday to those pushing for a free trade agreement with Colombia.katydowThu, 30 Oct 2008 12:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3232http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/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=227Arkansas: Wind Turbine Maker to Employ 700 In Jonesboro, Invest $100Mhttp://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/3193/Gov-Manchin-Gets-A-on-Fiscal-Policies.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3193http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3193&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Manchin Gets 'A' on Fiscal Policieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3193/Gov-Manchin-Gets-A-on-Fiscal-Policies.aspxGov. Joe Manchin was one of three governors, along with Florida's Charlie Crist and South Carolina's Mark Sanford, to receive "A" grades for their tax and fiscal policies in a report issued Monday by the Cato Institute.katydowTue, 21 Oct 2008 12:52:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3193http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3192/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3192http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3192&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Hopes Germany Trade Trip Attracts Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3192/Default.aspxTennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen headed for Germany on Monday to try to persuade auto parts suppliers to locate production facilities near a new Volkswagen plant being built in Chattanooga.katydowTue, 21 Oct 2008 12:49:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3192http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3186/NigeriaAlabama-Economic-Forum-Holds.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3186http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3186&PortalID=0&TabID=227Nigeria-Alabama Economic Forum Holds http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3186/NigeriaAlabama-Economic-Forum-Holds.aspxCome Oct. 23, the maiden Nigeria– Alabama Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum will hold at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel, Alabama.katydowMon, 20 Oct 2008 13:24:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3186http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/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=227Gov. Beebe Attends Opening of New Aviation Repair Facility http://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=227Arkansas Governor Beebe Conducts First Economic Summithttp://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/3174/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3174http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3174&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Governor Riley and Honored World War II Aviators Attend Grand Opening of New Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Sitehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3174/Default.aspxAt the grand opening of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site this past weekend, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett joined Alabama Governor Bob Riley and some of those whom the new national park site honors—the first African-American military aviators, who served with distinction in World War II.charlottecoleThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:52:21 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3174http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3173/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3173http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3173&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mississippi Gov. Barbour Attends Groundbreaking of New LNG Planthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3173/Default.aspxThe official groundbreaking ceremony for the new LNG plant in Pascagoula was held on Wednesday. The plant, once completed, will receive liquefied natural gas from all over the world. Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour said it means more energy for America, and more jobs for the Gulf Coast.charlottecoleThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:48:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3173http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3167/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3167http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3167&PortalID=0&TabID=227Plant in Kings Mountain to More Than Double Workforce http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3167/Default.aspxAn international supplier of commercial and industrial ventilation systems announced plans to expand it workforce at its plant in Cleveland County. Greenheck Fan Corp. will invest $10.3 million and add 102 jobs to the 64 jobs already at its Kings Mountain facility.katydowWed, 15 Oct 2008 13:50:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3167http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3166/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3166http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3166&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perry Calls on Legislature to Make Transportation Changeshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3166/Default.aspxGov. Rick Perry says that to remain competitive in the global economy, Texas must maintain a strong infrastructure that supports the transportation and commuting activities of workers and businesses.katydowWed, 15 Oct 2008 13:38:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3166http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3161/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3161http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3161&PortalID=0&TabID=227Aircraft Maintenance Company to Bring 105 New Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3161/Default.aspxAn aircraft maintenance and refurbishing company says it will open a new facility in Lexington County, creating 105 jobs.katydowWed, 15 Oct 2008 13:13:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3161http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3143/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3143http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3143&PortalID=0&TabID=227IBM Selected to Build 911 Systems for U.S. Virgin Islandshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3143/Default.aspxThe United States Virgin Islands (USVI) selected IBM to assist in building two 911 systems designed to help police, fire and medical services respond faster and more efficiently to emergencies throughout the islands.katydowFri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3143http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3133/West-Virginia-Experiences-Economic-Growth.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3133http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3133&PortalID=0&TabID=227West Virginia Experiences Economic Growthhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3133/West-Virginia-Experiences-Economic-Growth.aspxAccording to reports, West Virginia is currently number one in the nation for economic growth. Not only that, but international exports for the state are surpassing the national average. katydowThu, 09 Oct 2008 15:15:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3133http://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=227Gov. Beebe: Summit to Focus on Education, Developmenthttp://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/3122/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3122http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3122&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Riley Sets Talks with Brazil, Japan officialshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3122/Default.aspxAlabama Gov. Bob Riley has meetings scheduled with officials from Japan and Brazil to discuss expanding trade opportunities between the state and those countries.katydowWed, 08 Oct 2008 15:10:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3122http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3112/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3112http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3112&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Agriculture Gets First Specialty Crop Granthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3112/Default.aspxThe US Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture has received funding approval for its Specialty Crop Block Grant proposal. katydowMon, 06 Oct 2008 15:35:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3112http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3110/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3110http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3110&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen: Energy Summit Aimed at Technology http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3110/Default.aspxTennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen says an upcoming energy summit bringing together top state political, business and science leaders can help result in less dependence on gasoline.katydowMon, 06 Oct 2008 13:19:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3110http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3108/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3108http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3108&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue Announces Appalachian Regional Commission Grantshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3108/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue today announced 17 grant awards from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).katydowMon, 06 Oct 2008 13:12:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3108http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3101/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3101http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3101&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue’s Italy Visit Heralds Announcement of Major Investmenthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3101/Default.aspxPirelli, continuing its expansion in the United States, announced a $15 million investment today that will boost manufacturing capacity by 20 percent at its Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) factory in Rome.katydowFri, 03 Oct 2008 12:18:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3101http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3072/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3072http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3072&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Recognizes Achievements in Economic Development http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3072/Default.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen joined Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber in certifying 90 Three-Star Communities and 22 Tennessee Main Street programs at a recent recognition ceremony in Nashville.katydowTue, 30 Sep 2008 13:37:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3072http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3055/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3055http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3055&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Says Region Ideal During Economic Crunchhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3055/Default.aspxTough economic times facing the state and the nation can be a time to build on advantages Tennessee has with its tourism industry, Gov. Phil Bredesen told an audience gathered here Friday for the Governor's Conference on Tourism.katydowMon, 29 Sep 2008 12:47:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3055http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3054/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3054http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3054&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Easley Proclaims November 2008 Recognized as Nonprofit Awareness Monthhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3054/Default.aspxIn honor of the contributions made by nonprofits throughout the state, Governor Michael Easley recently signed a proclamation recognizing November 2008 as Nonprofit Awareness Month in North Carolina. katydowFri, 26 Sep 2008 12:25:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3054http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3044/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3044http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3044&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Perdue Leads Economic Development Mission to Europehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3044/Default.aspxGov. Sonny Perdue said today he will lead an economic development mission to Europe from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. Perdue will meet with economic development prospects during the trip, as well as visiting some of the world’s top companies in transportation infrastructure and financing.katydowThu, 25 Sep 2008 15:46:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3044http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3043/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3043http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3043&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee & Georgia Plan Volkswagen Trade Missions to Germanyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3043/Default.aspxEven though the first layer of concrete has yet to be poured on Chattanooga's new Volkswagen plant, the race to land suppliers for the Enterprise South anchor just shifted into high gear.katydowThu, 25 Sep 2008 15:41:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3043http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3041/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3041http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3041&PortalID=0&TabID=227Senate Approves Rum Tax Extension, $40M for USVI http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3041/Default.aspxActing amid the continuing shakeout in the nation’s credit markets, the US Senate on Tuesday evening approved a bipartisan package of expiring tax provisions, which includes a two-year extension of the rum tax formula worth an additional $40 million for the US Virgin Islands treasury. katydowThu, 25 Sep 2008 15:24:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3041http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3028/Work-Ready-Program-Gears-Up.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3028http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3028&PortalID=0&TabID=227Work Ready Program Gears Uphttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3028/Work-Ready-Program-Gears-Up.aspxThe Georgia Work Ready Initiative is now underway in Bryan County.katydowWed, 24 Sep 2008 13:59:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3028http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3019/Texas-TERT-Activation-for-Ike-a-Success.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3019http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3019&PortalID=0&TabID=227Texas TERT Activation for Ike a Successhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3019/Texas-TERT-Activation-for-Ike-a-Success.aspxThe Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the founding partners of the National Joint TERT Initiative (NJTI), today reported the results of the Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) activation in Texas following Hurricane Ike. The pre-planning and rapid response of TERT telecommunicators to provide assistance and relief to stricken communications centers clearly demonstrated the value of such a program.katydowTue, 23 Sep 2008 12:34:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3019http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3018/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3018http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3018&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Kaine Talks Economy, Broadband During Summit in Lynchburghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3018/Default.aspxGov. Timothy M. Kaine came to Lynchburg on Monday to talk about building a better broadband communications network to strengthen rural counties’ economies, but first he had to talk about what he called “the elephant in the room.” katydowTue, 23 Sep 2008 12:27:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3018http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3008/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3008http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3008&PortalID=0&TabID=227West Virginia Manufacturing Plant Announces Expansionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3008/Default.aspxAlcon, Inc. is planning to expand its Cabell County manufacturing facility. katydowMon, 22 Sep 2008 02:00:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3008http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3002/Gov-Bredesen-to-Host-Energy-Summit.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3002http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3002&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen to Host Energy Summit http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3002/Gov-Bredesen-to-Host-Energy-Summit.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen, former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker and the University of Tennessee’s Baker Center for Public Policy will host the governor’s first Summit on Clean Energy Technology on Oct. 14-15 at the Knoxville Convention Center. katydowFri, 19 Sep 2008 13:58:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3002http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3001/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3001http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3001&PortalID=0&TabID=227Virginia's Official Web Site Named Best in the Nationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3001/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine announced recently that Virginia's official state Web site (http://www.Virginia.gov) has been named first in the nation in the Center for Digital Government's 2008 Best of the Web competition. katydowFri, 19 Sep 2008 13:53:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3001http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2995/Eastman-Expansion-Plans-Total-100M.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2995http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2995&PortalID=0&TabID=227Eastman Expansion Plans Total $100Mhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2995/Eastman-Expansion-Plans-Total-100M.aspxEastman Chemical Co. in October 2007 announced a $100 million expansion at its South Carolina facilities located in upper Calhoun County. katydowThu, 18 Sep 2008 16:24:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2995http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2994/BMW-Supplier-to-Expand-Create-Jobs-in-SC.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2994http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2994&PortalID=0&TabID=227BMW Supplier to Expand, Create Jobs in S.C.http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2994/BMW-Supplier-to-Expand-Create-Jobs-in-SC.aspxAuthorities say automotive seating supplier Lear Corp. plans to expand its Spartanburg County plant in South Carolina and add 140 jobs. katydowThu, 18 Sep 2008 16:16:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2994http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2965/Gov-Manchin-Monitors-Gas-Gouging.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2965http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2965&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Manchin Monitors Gas Gouginghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2965/Gov-Manchin-Monitors-Gas-Gouging.aspxWest Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin acted quickly to prevent gas stations from making profits over public fears related to the damage at of some of the Gulf Coast refineries hit by Hurricane Ike.katydowMon, 15 Sep 2008 15:50:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2965http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2949/Virginia-Israel-Sign-Agreement.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2949http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2949&PortalID=0&TabID=227Virginia, Israel Sign Agreementhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2949/Virginia-Israel-Sign-Agreement.aspxVirginia and Israel have signed a pact to strengthen cooperation on private sector industrial research and development.katydowFri, 12 Sep 2008 14:18:58 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2949http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2902/Gov-OMalley-Praises-schools-Economy.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2902http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2902&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. O'Malley Praises schools, Economyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2902/Gov-OMalley-Praises-schools-Economy.aspxThe economy in Maryland is fairing far better than other states across the country and it's reflected in the significant increase in school funds for construction across the state, said Gov. Martin O'Malley on Tuesday during a trip to two local schools in Montgomery County.katydowThu, 04 Sep 2008 13:54:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2902http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2874/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2874http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2874&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Announces Grant for Town of Unicoihttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2874/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen announced on Wednesday that the state will provide a Tennessee Roadscapes Grant in the amount of $35,000 to the Town of Unicoi to assist with improvements to an important gateway into the town from I-26.katydowFri, 29 Aug 2008 14:45:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2874http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2863/Electric-Car-Plant-Headed-for-Kentucky.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2863http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2863&PortalID=0&TabID=227Electric Car Plant Headed for Kentucky http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2863/Electric-Car-Plant-Headed-for-Kentucky.aspxGovernor Steve Beshear said Monday that the state has authorized a tax incentive plan to bring an electric car plant to southern Kentucky.katydowWed, 27 Aug 2008 14:11:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2863http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2852/Gov-Crist-Launches-Accelerate-Florida-Plan.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2852http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2852&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Crist Launches 'Accelerate Florida' Planhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2852/Gov-Crist-Launches-Accelerate-Florida-Plan.aspxGov. Charlie Crist told state agencies to speed up billions of dollars in approved construction and capital outlay projects through expedited approval and contracting. The projects will boost Florida's economy by creating thousands of jobs while improving roads, schools, parks and waterways.katydowMon, 25 Aug 2008 14:18:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2852http://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=227Expansion Project Creates 100 Jobshttp://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/2834/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2834http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2834&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgians Urged to Get TV Converter Boxes Before February Switchhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2834/Default.aspxGov. Sonny Perdue and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez visited an Atlanta Circuit City store to urge consumers with analog TVs to buy a converter box before Feb. 17, 2009, the date over-the-air TV stations switch to digital broadcasting.katydowThu, 21 Aug 2008 13:59:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2834http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2833/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2833http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2833&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Bredesen Announces $15 Million In Transportation Enhancement Grantshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2833/Default.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen and Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely announced $15 million in transportation enhancement grants today awarded to 36 Tennessee communities and one statewide grant. The grants included projects in Cleveland, Decatur and Grundy County.katydowThu, 21 Aug 2008 13:50:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2833http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2827/Riley-Talking-Trade-With-Korea.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2827http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2827&PortalID=0&TabID=227Riley Talking Trade With Koreahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2827/Riley-Talking-Trade-With-Korea.aspxGov. Bob Riley plans to meet with the Korean Ambassador to discuss trade between the country and state.katydowWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:24:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2827http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2822/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2822http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2822&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor's Editorial: Oklahoma Outpaces the Rest http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2822/Default.aspxGovernor Brad Henry discusses Oklahoma's booming energy industry and its effect on the state's economy. katydowTue, 19 Aug 2008 13:32:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2822http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2816/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2816http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2816&PortalID=0&TabID=227Allegheny Energy to Open Headquarters Building in Marion Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2816/Default.aspxGov. Manchin announced Thursday that Allegheny Energy will be building a new $50 million headquarters in the I-79 Technology Park.katydowMon, 18 Aug 2008 14:11:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2816http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2804/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2804http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2804&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Crist Moves to Accelerate Florida's Economyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2804/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist announced a new plan to boosted Florida’s Economy out of the recent economic downturn. The state has 30 million dollars earmark for construction projects that hasn’t been spentcharlottecoleFri, 15 Aug 2008 12:52:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2804http://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=227W.Va.'s Manchin to push renewable energy projectshttp://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=227Southern governors to develop energy planhttp://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/2800/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2800http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2800&PortalID=0&TabID=227Pickens and OK Gov. Henry bring energy plan to McAlesterhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2800/Default.aspxGovernor Brad Henry introduced T. Boone Pickens, who discussed his plan for using a series of wind turbines along a wind-swept corridor stretching from Texas to North Dakota.charlottecoleThu, 14 Aug 2008 14:14:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2800http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2799/MD-Gov-OMalley-touts-aquaculture.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2799http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2799&PortalID=0&TabID=227MD Gov. O'Malley touts aquaculturehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2799/MD-Gov-OMalley-touts-aquaculture.aspxAfter an afternoon touring oyster and clam farms along Worcester County's coastal bays by boat, Maryland's governor said he'd like to see a combination of state agencies brainstorm a plan to double the state's amount aquaculture industry within two years.charlottecoleThu, 14 Aug 2008 14:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2799http://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=227Emerson Technology Expands In Arkansashttp://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/2791/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2791http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2791&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Talladega Superspeedway’s Economic Impact Benefits Alabama and the Regionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2791/Default.aspxA study by the Washington Economics Group, Inc. has found that Talladega Superspeedway generates an annual economic impact of $407 million for the region and state. These economic activities create 7,955 jobs for workers throughout the Alabama economy. charlottecoleWed, 13 Aug 2008 15:06:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2791http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2783/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2783http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2783&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Governor Kaine Endorsing Alternate Work Weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2783/Default.aspxWith so many people looking to save energy and a few gallons of gas, Governor Kaine is looking to lead by example. charlottecoleMon, 11 Aug 2008 13:04:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2783http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2782/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2782http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2782&PortalID=0&TabID=227In China, governor looks to deepen Georgia's global tieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2782/Default.aspxThe world may be focused on the Beijing Olympics, but Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue spent Thursday talking about trade, health care and sustainable development in this eastern Chinese city.charlottecoleMon, 11 Aug 2008 13:01:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2782http://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=227Governors Want Training Flexibilityhttp://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/2777/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2777http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2777&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Perry releases plan for keeping Texas workers competitivehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2777/Default.aspxThe Texas Governor's Competitiveness Council released its recommendations for keeping Texans energy savvy and competitive in the global workforce Wednesday.charlottecoleFri, 08 Aug 2008 12:35:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2777http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2776/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2776http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2776&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Gov. Perdue talks energy with foreign counterpartshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2776/Default.aspxGov. Sonny Perdue concluded a “show-and-tell” conference in China Thursday, swapping energy strategies with regional and provincial leaders from a halfdozen countries.charlottecoleFri, 08 Aug 2008 12:31:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2776http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2773/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2773http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2773&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Gov. Beshear Awards Paducah Business $500,000 High Tech Granthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2773/Default.aspxGovernor Steve Beshear has awarded a $500,000 Economic Development High-Tech Grant to Paducah’s Matrix Engineering, PLLC.charlottecoleThu, 07 Aug 2008 14:22:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2773http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2772/Business-Leaders-Brief-FL-govCrist-on-Economy.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2772http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2772&PortalID=0&TabID=227Business Leaders Brief FL gov.Crist on Economyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2772/Business-Leaders-Brief-FL-govCrist-on-Economy.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist today, continuing his focus on strengthening Florida’s economy, met with Florida business leaders as part of a Tallahassee Tuesday informal discussion at the Governor’s Mansion.  Governor Crist listened to the group’s ideas on how government can continue to nurture a business friendly environment.charlottecoleThu, 07 Aug 2008 14:20:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2772http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2771/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2771http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2771&PortalID=0&TabID=227Emergency Communications Service Launched by Verizonhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2771/Default.aspxVerizon Business has launched a service designed to allow police, fire departments and other emergency responders to connect to each other on the same network, whether they are using traditional radio sets, mobile phones, fixed-line phones or e-mail.charlottecoleThu, 07 Aug 2008 14:18:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2771http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2763/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2763http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2763&PortalID=0&TabID=227HCL America Announces Plans to Open U.S. Delivery Center in North Carolinahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2763/Default.aspxHCL America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of HCL Technologies Ltd. ("HCL"), India's leading global IT services company, today announced it will open a U.S. delivery center in Wake County, North Carolina.charlottecoleTue, 05 Aug 2008 14:19:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2763http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2751/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2751http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2751&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida Gov. Crist Pushes for Alternative Fuelshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2751/Default.aspxWith the price of gas hovering around the $4 mark and oil companies making record profits, Governor Charlie Crist may have a plan to lower the price you pay at the pump, at the grocery store and help Florida's environment.charlottecoleFri, 01 Aug 2008 13:33:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2751http://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=227Arkansas Task Force for 21st Century Economy Unveils New Web Site, Prepares for Final Reporthttp://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/2734/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2734http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2734&PortalID=0&TabID=227County, State Partner on Plan For Those Facing Foreclosurehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2734/Default.aspxGov. Martin O'Malley and Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson agreed yesterday to help hundreds of residents in danger of losing their homes.katydowWed, 30 Jul 2008 14:04:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2734http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2732/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2732http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2732&PortalID=0&TabID=227City of Hinesville Awarded Grant for Water Reuse Infrastructurehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2732/Default.aspxAs part of Governor Sonny Perdue's vision for sustainable economic development, Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Executive Director Chris Clark announced the approval of a Georgia Fund water reuse grant of $300,000 for the city of Hinesville.katydowTue, 29 Jul 2008 14:57:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2732http://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=227Gov. Beebe to Convene Education-Economic Development Summithttp://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/2721/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2721http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2721&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Task Force to Study Future of Horse Industryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2721/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear created a task force Thursday to study the future of horse racing, charging its members with making recommendations to give Kentucky horse racing on a “more sound financial future.”charlottecoleFri, 25 Jul 2008 14:43:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2721http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2712/Tennessee-to-spend-40M-on-ethanol-plant.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2712http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2712&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee to spend $40M on ethanol planthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2712/Tennessee-to-spend-40M-on-ethanol-plant.aspxGov. Phil Bredesen announced DuPont and the University of Tennessee will partner to build a pilot-scale biorefinery in East Tennessee.charlottecoleThu, 24 Jul 2008 15:53:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2712http://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=227Moves, Expansions by 3 FS Companies Announced in Arkansashttp://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/2698/Chattanooga-Fueling-Demand-for-Diesel.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2698http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2698&PortalID=0&TabID=227Chattanooga: Fueling Demand for Dieselhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2698/Chattanooga-Fueling-Demand-for-Diesel.aspxShortly after plans were announced for a $1 billion automobile assembly plant in Chattanooga, discussion began about the portion of "clean" diesel-powered vehicles that would be produced.  katydowMon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2698http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2691/How-Wind-Would-Help-Oklahoma.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2691http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2691&PortalID=0&TabID=227How Wind Would Help Oklahomahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2691/How-Wind-Would-Help-Oklahoma.aspxRepresenting tremendous economic development potential, Oklahoma could lead the nation in wind energy production by 2030. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and its statewide network of partners plan to advocate, promote, and incent Oklahoma's wind energy industry right to the top.charlottecoleFri, 18 Jul 2008 13:37:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2691http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2682/Jobless-Benefits-Will-Be-Extended.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2682http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2682&PortalID=0&TabID=227Jobless Benefits Will Be Extendedhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2682/Jobless-Benefits-Will-Be-Extended.aspxIn a 92-6 vote, the Senate approved the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008. Part of that package temporarily extends unemployment benefits up to 13 weeks.katydowThu, 17 Jul 2008 14:13:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2682http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2681/Cummins-Division-Expands-Plant.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2681http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2681&PortalID=0&TabID=227Cummins Division Expands Planthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2681/Cummins-Division-Expands-Plant.aspxDiesel engine maker Cummins Incorporated says its Cummins Turbo Technologies unit will expand its Charleston County facility, adding 100 new jobs to the area.katydowWed, 16 Jul 2008 15:42:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2681http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2674/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2674http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2674&PortalID=0&TabID=227Blunt Travels to Europe to Attract Businesses to Missourihttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2674/Default.aspxIn an effort to attract international trade and partnerships with Missouri, Gov. Matt Blunt has embarked on a trade mission to the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands.katydowTue, 15 Jul 2008 15:05:28 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2674http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2663/USVI-Governor-Scores-105-Victory-for-Diageo.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2663http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2663&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Governor Scores 10-5 Victory for Diageohttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2663/USVI-Governor-Scores-105-Victory-for-Diageo.aspxGovernor John deJongh basked in what is viewed as the crowning achievement of his administration to date on Wednesday night, when the Legislature of the US Virgin Islands voted 10-5 in favor of awarding a 30 year contractual agreement with Diageo PLC.katydowMon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2663http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2662/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2662http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2662&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Perdue Announces IT3 Transportation Planhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2662/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announced a new statewide transportation partnership called Investing in Tomorrow’s Transportation Today or IT3. IT3 is designed to bring the Department of Transportation, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the General Assembly, local partners and the executive branch together to formulate strategies that will improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state.katydowMon, 14 Jul 2008 15:03:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2662http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2661/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2661http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2661&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Plans RFP for Statewide Communications Systemhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2661/Default.aspxThree departments in the state of Maryland will fund the initial stages of a multiyear, statewide communications project that would allow first responders from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.katydowMon, 14 Jul 2008 14:58:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2661http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2655/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2655http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2655&PortalID=0&TabID=227Whirlpool Corporation Adds 500 New Jobs to Cleveland, TN Manufacturing Facilityhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2655/Default.aspxTennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today heralded the announcement by Whirlpool Corporation that 500 new jobs will be created at the company's Cleveland, Tenn. manufacturing facility.charlottecoleFri, 11 Jul 2008 15:35:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2655http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2650/Governor-Looks-for-Economic-Help-Overseas.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2650http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2650&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Looks for Economic Help Overseashttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2650/Governor-Looks-for-Economic-Help-Overseas.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist is planning a trip overseas to entice foreign companies to invest in Florida. katydowThu, 10 Jul 2008 13:48:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2650http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2639/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2639http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2639&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor O'Malley Approves Wetlands License for Maryland Broadband Cooperativehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2639/Default.aspxMaryland Gov. Martin O'Malley recently announced the approval of a wetlands license for the Maryland Broadband Cooperative, a public/private partnership that promotes economic development through universal, open access to broadband services via fiber-optic networks serving rural Maryland. charlottecoleTue, 08 Jul 2008 14:08:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2639http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2631/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2631http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2631&PortalID=0&TabID=227SC Group Poised to Finish Drafting Climate Reporthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2631/Default.aspxCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A panel assembled by South Carolina's governor has 50 recommendations on how the state can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.katydowMon, 07 Jul 2008 13:43:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2631http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2629/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2629http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2629&PortalID=0&TabID=227Miss. Governor OKs Incentive Bill for Rebar Millhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2629/Default.aspxA new state law allows the northeast Mississippi city of Amory to issue $5 million in bonds to help a company develop a steel rebar minimill. katydowThu, 03 Jul 2008 13:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2629http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2623/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2623http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2623&PortalID=0&TabID=227FEMA Trailers Decrease; Seen as Sign State is Recoveringhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2623/Default.aspxA decline in FEMA travel trailers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a good indicator the state is recovering from Hurricane Katrina, Gov. Haley Barbour said Tuesday.katydowWed, 02 Jul 2008 14:35:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2623http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2622/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2622http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2622&PortalID=0&TabID=227AT&T to Invest $400M in IP-based TV Services in Tennesseehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2622/Default.aspxAT&T’s plans to bring new services to Tennessee consumers, including cutting-edge IP based television, is viewed as a direct result of a new state law that encourages statewide video competition.katydowWed, 02 Jul 2008 14:30:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2622http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2621/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2621http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2621&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI's St. Thomas to be First Port of Call for New Mega Cruise Shiphttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2621/Default.aspxRoyal Caribbean has announced their new mega-ship Oasis of the Seas will make Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, its first port of call on its 2009 itinerary. katydowWed, 02 Jul 2008 14:25:47 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2621http://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=227Natural Gas Pipeline to Bring 1,350 jobs to Ark.http://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/2612/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2612http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2612&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Unveils Health Insurance Partnership for Small Businesseshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2612/Default.aspxGovernor Martin O’Malley today announced important steps that Maryland is taking to expand health insurance coverage for more working families and small businesses. katydowMon, 30 Jun 2008 15:05:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2612http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2611/CitrustoEthanol-Plant-Coming-to-Polk-County.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2611http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2611&PortalID=0&TabID=227Citrus-to-Ethanol Plant Coming to Polk Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2611/CitrustoEthanol-Plant-Coming-to-Polk-County.aspxFlorida Power and Light has plans to build a citrus-to-ethanol plant in Polk County, a first of its kind. katydowMon, 30 Jun 2008 14:42:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2611http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2604/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2604http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2604&PortalID=0&TabID=227Oklahoma Panhandle Drought Hits Farmers, Ranchers Hardhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2604/Default.aspx Farmers are cutting back on crops and ranchers are selling off livestock in the Oklahoma Panhandle as the area is undergoing its severest drought in decades.charlottecoleFri, 27 Jun 2008 15:23:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2604http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2603/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2603http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2603&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Manchin Lowers Food Tax In West Virginiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2603/Default.aspxThe Governor of West Virginia is offering some relief from high food prices.charlottecoleFri, 27 Jun 2008 15:18:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2603http://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=227Garver Engineers to Bring 120 New Jobs to NLRhttp://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/2592/Diageo-to-Build-Distillery-in-Virgin-Islands.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2592http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2592&PortalID=0&TabID=227Diageo to Build Distillery in Virgin Islandshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2592/Diageo-to-Build-Distillery-in-Virgin-Islands.aspxVirgin Islands Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. today announced a landmark public-private initiative with Diageo, the world's leading spirits, wine and beer company for the construction and operation of a high capacity distillery on the island of St. Croix.katydowWed, 25 Jun 2008 15:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2592http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2591/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2591http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2591&PortalID=0&TabID=227Unveiling of Alabama's State Stamp Begins New Postal Service Serieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2591/Default.aspxOn Tuesday, Governor Bob Riley and the U.S. Postal Service unveiled the new state of Alabama flag stamp.  katydowWed, 25 Jun 2008 15:03:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2591http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2585/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2585http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2585&PortalID=0&TabID=227Government of Puerto Rico Pledges Commitment to Safeguard Air Access to Caribbeanhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2585/Default.aspxThe Honorable Anibal Acevedo Vila, Governor of Puerto Rico, addressed media and delegates at the first Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit (ACTS) in Washington, DC, today to present a plan that will preserve air access to Puerto Rico and other islands in the Caribbean. katydowTue, 24 Jun 2008 15:07:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2585http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2584/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2584http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2584&PortalID=0&TabID=227U.S. Sugar Corp. Agrees to Sell the State 185,000 Acres in the Evergladeshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2584/Default.aspxGov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday is expected to announce a blockbuster land deal that could be a boon for Everglades restoration and the end of a sugar cane giant.katydowTue, 24 Jun 2008 14:55:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2584http://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=227Ark. Governor Wants More Money for Business Fundhttp://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/2579/USVI-Selects-Commemorative-Coin-Design.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2579http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2579&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Selects Commemorative Coin Designhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2579/USVI-Selects-Commemorative-Coin-Design.aspxGovernor John deJongh has announced the results of the Territory’s community-wide voting to select a design for the US Virgin Islands Commemorative Quarter. katydowMon, 23 Jun 2008 14:23:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2579http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2578/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2578http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2578&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Beshear Announces New Funding for Small Business Innovation Research at BIO International Conferencehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2578/Default.aspxGovernor Steve Beshear today announced a new round of funding for the state's highly successful Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. katydowMon, 23 Jun 2008 14:18:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2578http://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=227HP Makes it Officialhttp://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/2574/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2574http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2574&PortalID=0&TabID=227Perry Welcomes Proposed Lifting of Ban on Offshore Oil Exploringhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2574/Default.aspxGovernor Rick Perry is welcoming a proposal to lift the federal ban on offshore oil exploration.katydowThu, 19 Jun 2008 14:37:16 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2574http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2571/Atlanta-to-Be-Site-of-National-Health-Museum.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2571http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2571&PortalID=0&TabID=227Atlanta to Be Site of National Health Museumhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2571/Atlanta-to-Be-Site-of-National-Health-Museum.aspxAtlanta, home to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CARE, is adding another major national health-based facility near Centennial Olympic Park -- the National Health Museum.katydowThu, 19 Jun 2008 13:41:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2571http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2570/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2570http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2570&PortalID=0&TabID=227New Program With Allegheny Energy Will Prepare Students for Electric Fieldhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2570/Default.aspxWest Virginia's governor is praising a new partnership between a local college and a four-state business.katydowThu, 19 Jun 2008 13:34:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2570http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2567/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2567http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2567&PortalID=0&TabID=227Fla.'s Crist Has New View of Offshore Drilling Banhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2567/Default.aspxGov. Charlie Crist has dropped his long-standing support for the federal government's moratorium on offshore oil drilling and endorsed Sen. John McCain's proposal to let states decide.katydowWed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2567http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2566/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2566http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2566&PortalID=0&TabID=227O’Malley to Promote State’s Leadership in Biosciences at San Diego Conventionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2566/Default.aspxGov. Martin O’Malley arrives in San Diego today to help market the state at the annual BIO International Convention, the third time in the last three weeks he has traveled out of state to boost Maryland’s development of business in the life sciences.katydowWed, 18 Jun 2008 14:46:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2566http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2565/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2565http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2565&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Biosciences to Draw International Attention at California Conventionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2565/Default.aspxTuesday after concluding a successful inaugural SEUS-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savannah, Governor Sonny Perdue will now turn his attention to the 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego. katydowWed, 18 Jun 2008 14:40:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2565http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2564/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2564http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2564&PortalID=0&TabID=227Puerto Rico Adopts New Economic Incentives Law, Increasing Benefits for Life Sciences Companieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2564/Default.aspxArmed with a sweeping new package of incentives for investment by companies in life sciences and other industries, Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo-Vila arrived at BIO 2008 to meet with corporate executives and their advisors to discuss the advantages of doing business in Puerto Rico.katydowWed, 18 Jun 2008 14:29:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2564http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2559/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2559http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2559&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Joins Sprint to Lead in Biotechnologyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2559/Default.aspxGov. Martin O'Malley unveiled yesterday a proposal to invest $1.1 billion over the next decade to cement Maryland's status as a pre-eminent hub for biotechnology research, including stem-cell studies aimed at finding breakthrough medical advances.katydowTue, 17 Jun 2008 14:02:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2559http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2556/AMD-Opens-New-Complex-in-Southwest-Austin.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2556http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2556&PortalID=0&TabID=227AMD Opens New Complex in Southwest Austinhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2556/AMD-Opens-New-Complex-in-Southwest-Austin.aspxA huge new complex under construction since 2006, on Southwest Parkway near William Cannon, has officially opened for business.katydowTue, 17 Jun 2008 13:20:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2556http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2554/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2554http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2554&PortalID=0&TabID=227Manchin to Propose New Tax on Transmission Linehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2554/Default.aspxGov. Joe Manchin said he plans to pursue a tax on power transmission should either the federal government or the state's Public Service Commission approve plans by Allegheny Energy to build a transmission line across northern West Virginia.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 16:34:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2554http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2553/A-Break-for-Small-Business.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2553http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2553&PortalID=0&TabID=227A Break for Small Businesshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2553/A-Break-for-Small-Business.aspxMany small businesses and their employees across Alabama will benefit from a tax break on health insurance, representing a significant help to the businesses that provide most of the new jobs in the state each year.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 16:25:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2553http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2552/Volkswagen-Solvay-Consider-Alabama.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2552http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2552&PortalID=0&TabID=227Volkswagen, Solvay Consider Alabamahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2552/Volkswagen-Solvay-Consider-Alabama.aspxGov. Bob Riley says Alabama may land both Volkswagen plant in Limestone County and a Solvay Pharmaceuticals plant in Birmingham.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 16:21:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2552http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2551/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2551http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2551&PortalID=0&TabID=227Orbital Sciences to Build Rocket in VA, Creating 125 Jobs http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2551/Default.aspxOrbital Sciences is investing about 45 million dollars in Virginia to assemble, test and launch a new rocket, which will create 125 jobs.katydowMon, 16 Jun 2008 16:17:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2551http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2544/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2544http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2544&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Gov. Perdue Announces Auto Supplier DongNam Tech to Locate in Columbushttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2544/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announced today that automotive supplier DongNam Tech would locate its first U.S. plant in Columbus, creating 350 jobs and investing $29 million.charlottecoleFri, 13 Jun 2008 14:16:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2544http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2541/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2541http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2541&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Vows To Fight Sale Of Anheuser-Buschhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2541/Default.aspxMissouri's governor and a coalition of activists are vowing to fight a proposed takeover of U.S. brewing giant Anheuser-Busch Cos. (BUD) by Belgian-Brazilian giant InBev (INB.BT).charlottecoleFri, 13 Jun 2008 14:05:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2541http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2538/Be-Ready-for-Hurricane-Sanford-Warns.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2538http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2538&PortalID=0&TabID=227Be Ready for Hurricane, Sanford Warnshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2538/Be-Ready-for-Hurricane-Sanford-Warns.aspxPublic officials gathered at Charleston County's Lonnie Hamilton III Public Safety Building to tell South Carolina residents how to be prepared for a hurricane.charlottecoleThu, 12 Jun 2008 16:11:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2538http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2535/Statewide-Transportation-Plan-in-the-Works.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2535http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2535&PortalID=0&TabID=227Statewide Transportation Plan in the Workshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2535/Statewide-Transportation-Plan-in-the-Works.aspxGov. Sonny Perdue sketched plans Wednesday to develop a statewide transportation plan over the summer and fall and have legal or funding proposals ready for the legislative session that begins in January.charlottecoleThu, 12 Jun 2008 15:40:07 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2535http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2525/500-New-Jobs-for-Lynchburg.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2525http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2525&PortalID=0&TabID=227500 New Jobs for Lynchburghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2525/500-New-Jobs-for-Lynchburg.aspxGov. Tim Kaine says AREVA NP Inc. will expand its U.S. headquarters, creating 500 new jobs for Lynchburg.charlottecoleWed, 11 Jun 2008 16:37:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2525http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2523/Gov-Blunt-Signs-Agriculture-Incentives-Bill.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2523http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2523&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Blunt Signs Agriculture Incentives Bill http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2523/Gov-Blunt-Signs-Agriculture-Incentives-Bill.aspxGovernor Matt Blunt (R-MO) has signed legislation creating an income tax credit for the cost of constructing an alternative fuel gas station.charlottecoleWed, 11 Jun 2008 15:50:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2523http://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=227Rural U.S. Takes Worst Hit as Gas Tops $4 Averagehttp://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=227Beebe: Coal Plants Not Going Away Tomorrowhttp://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/2504/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2504http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2504&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Governor Beshear Heading to Japan to Spur Economic Growthhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2504/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear plans to leave Sunday for a one-week economic development trip to Japan.charlottecoleThu, 05 Jun 2008 14:46:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2504http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2494/Some-Help-For-Truckers.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2494http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2494&PortalID=0&TabID=227Some Help For Truckershttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2494/Some-Help-For-Truckers.aspxIn-state trucking companies are getting some help from the state in light of expensive diesel prices.charlottecoleWed, 04 Jun 2008 15:51:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2494http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2489/VA-Gov-Kaine-Urges-Wise-Water-Use.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2489http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2489&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Gov. Kaine Urges Wise Water Usehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2489/VA-Gov-Kaine-Urges-Wise-Water-Use.aspxGovernments, businesses and everyday people need to use water more wisely, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said today.charlottecoleTue, 03 Jun 2008 14:53:14 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2489http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2488/Manchin-to-Meet-with-Chinese-Delegation.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2488http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2488&PortalID=0&TabID=227Manchin to Meet with Chinese Delegationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2488/Manchin-to-Meet-with-Chinese-Delegation.aspxAs another work week begins in Appalachia coal fields, the Chinese are wanting to know more about coal operations in the Mountain State.  Coal mine safety and other topics will be on the agenda.charlottecoleTue, 03 Jun 2008 14:50:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2488http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2487/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2487http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2487&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida Governor Crist Joins Progress Energy to Unveil Renewable Energy Systemhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2487/Default.aspxFlorida Governor Charlie Crist and Progress Energy unveiled plans for Sustainable Electrical Energy Delivery Systems (SEEDS), an innovative renewable energy technology that will be evaluated at two St. Petersburg sites including the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and Albert Whitted Park.charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 16:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2487http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2485/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2485http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2485&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Suspends Scheduled Increase in Gas Taxhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2485/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue signed an executive order suspending a scheduled increase in gas taxes that would have taken effect on July 1.charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 16:09:28 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2485http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2484/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2484http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2484&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor O'Malley Announces Israeli Tech Company to Establish U.S. Operations in Montgomery County, Marylandhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2484/Default.aspxGovernor Martin O’Malley announced that ClassifEye, Ltd., an Israeli identity authentication solutions company, is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Montgomery County.charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 16:02:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2484http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2483/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2483http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2483&PortalID=0&TabID=227North Carolina Draws 358,000 Overseas Visitors In 2007 To Rank 15th In The United Stateshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2483/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley announced that North Carolina attracted more tourists from overseas in 2007 than in any previous year. charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 16:00:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2483http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2482/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2482http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2482&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Committee to Address Airlift Reduction to Regionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2482/Default.aspxGovernor John deJongh announced the formation of a special committee to proactively address the potential impact of a planned reduction in airline service to the US Virgin Islands later this year.charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 15:58:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2482http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2481/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2481http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2481&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Freddie Mac, Governor Kaine, Va. Foreclosure Prevention Task Force Offer Free Mortgage Clinicshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2481/Default.aspxVirginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE), and the Virginia Foreclosure Prevention Task Force are joining forces in June to offer free mortgage clinics designed to help more Virginia homeowners avoid foreclosure.charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 15:55:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2481http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2480/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2480http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2480&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Governor Kaine Orders Exemption for Some Older Gasoline Pumps to Use Half-Pricinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2480/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine issued an Executive Order to grant a temporary waiver allowing gasoline retailers to use the practice called half-pricing on older analog pumps which are technically unable to register a price above $3.99 per gallon. charlottecoleMon, 02 Jun 2008 15:50:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2480http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2479/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2479http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2479&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Governor Riley to Look for Business in South Americahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2479/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley said that he plans to travel to South America Friday to meet with high-ranking officials including the president of Columbia to discuss trade between Alabama and those nations.charlottecoleFri, 30 May 2008 15:39:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2479http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2478/Israeli-Company-Opens-Office-in-Rockville-MD.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2478http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2478&PortalID=0&TabID=227Israeli Company Opens Office in Rockville, MDhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2478/Israeli-Company-Opens-Office-in-Rockville-MD.aspxGov. Martin O’Malley is leading a delegation of state business leaders, government officials and Jewish community leaders on a weeklong economic development mission to Israel to expand existing business relations.charlottecoleFri, 30 May 2008 15:23:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2478http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2477/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2477http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2477&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt's Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Initiatives Continue to Pay Dividendshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2477/Default.aspxGov. Blunt announced that NorthStar Battery Company has been approved for $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone state tax credits for the creation of 400 new jobs paying an average wage of $28,000 annually and new investment of $60 million at Partnership Industrial Center West.charlottecoleFri, 30 May 2008 15:19:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2477http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2475/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2475http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2475&PortalID=0&TabID=227South Carolina Governor Sanford Issues Budget Vetoeshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2475/Default.aspxGovernor Mark Sanford today vetoed 69 items from the legislature's spending plan, for a total of $72 million - saying that money should be put toward agencies like the Department of Education and the Department of Corrections that are already projecting deficits for next year.charlottecoleFri, 30 May 2008 15:14:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2475http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2474/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2474http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2474&PortalID=0&TabID=227FCC Mulling Free High-Speed Internet Network Planhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2474/Default.aspxFederal regulators may require the winner of airwaves being auctioned off by the government to provide free wireless high-speed Internet service across a large swath of the country.charlottecoleFri, 30 May 2008 15:10:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2474http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2473/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2473http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2473&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida Governor Crist Signs Insurance Legislationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2473/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist has signed new insurance legislation that extends a rate freeze for more than a million customers of state-backed Citizens Insurance.charlottecoleThu, 29 May 2008 15:44:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2473http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2472/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2472http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2472&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Governor's Office Announces Piper Aircraft Expansionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2472/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist announced Piper Aircraft’s plans to keep its headquarters in Florida and further expand manufacturing operations in Vero Beach. charlottecoleThu, 29 May 2008 15:38:32 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2472http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2471/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2471http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2471&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Attends Ribbon Cutting for Specialty Foods Group, Inc.http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2471/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear today presented Specialty Foods Group, Inc. with a check for $1,008,140 in Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds for the expansion of the Owensboro facility.charlottecoleThu, 29 May 2008 15:36:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2471http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2470/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2470http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2470&PortalID=0&TabID=227Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Holds Press Conference to Demand Fiscal Disciplinehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2470/Default.aspxGovernor Bobby Jindal expressed opposition to creating any new targeted spending mandates or statutorily dedicated funding requirements, which would hinder budgetary flexibility, limit options for spending reductions, and restrict the proper management of the state’s finances during changing economic conditions.charlottecoleThu, 29 May 2008 15:34:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2470http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2469/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2469http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2469&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Gov. Manchin Rolls Out New and Improved Site Featuring Nation’s First Education Support Portalhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2469/Default.aspx Gov. Joe Manchin III today announced the official launch of the state of West Virginia's new and improved Web site located at http://www.wv.gov.charlottecoleThu, 29 May 2008 15:31:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2469http://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=227D-Block Comments Begin Rolling Inhttp://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/2465/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2465http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2465&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Blunt Announces Economic Development Initiative to Support Nearly 700 New Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2465/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt today announced that NCO Customer Management, Inc. has been approved for $1.3 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) to assist in the creation of at least 681 new jobs in the Joplin area.charlottecoleWed, 28 May 2008 17:14:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2465http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2463/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2463http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2463&PortalID=0&TabID=227Backgrounder: National Bio and Agro Defense Facility http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2463/Default.aspxGovernor Haley Barbour today expanded the call for the Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature that is currently under way to include authorization of $88,250,000 in bonds to provide for site improvements at the proposed Flora, Mississippi, site of the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF).charlottecoleWed, 28 May 2008 17:09:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2463http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2462/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2462http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2462&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Governor O'Malley Meets with Teva Pharmaceuticalshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2462/Default.aspxFollowing a meeting with company officials today at their corporate headquarters in Petach Tikva, Israel, Governor Martin O’Malley announced that Teva Pharmaceuticals, Israel’s largest bioscience company and the largest manufacturer of generic drugs in the world, has affirmed its commitment to Maryland.charlottecoleWed, 28 May 2008 17:01:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2462http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2461/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2461http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2461&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Governor Beshear Implements Ethics Reformhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2461/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear has ordered ethics reform aimed at preserving integrity and accountability in the state's executive branch.charlottecoleWed, 28 May 2008 16:59:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2461http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2460/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2460http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2460&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida Governor Crist, Progress Energy Plan for Renewable Energy Technologyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2460/Default.aspxCrist unveiled plans for Sustainable Electrical Energy Delivery Systems, or SEEDS, a project that combines photovoltaic panels and an advanced battery system to supply renewable energy during periods of peak power demand.charlottecoleWed, 28 May 2008 16:57:29 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2460http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2458/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2458http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2458&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Crist Announces European Team Florida Trade and Business Development Missionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2458/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist today announced the Team Florida Trade and Business Development Mission to the United Kingdom, as well as to France, Russia and Spain, on July 12-22, 2008, to encourage trade and investment in Florida and its international partners with a focus on aerospace, aviation and alternative energy.charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 16:09:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2458http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2457/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2457http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2457&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Beshear: Hopes Still High for NASCAR Sprint Cup Race in Kentucky for 2009http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2457/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear spent Sunday getting a first-hand view of how a world-class NASCAR Sprint Cup race is run. The governor is optimistic that new Kentucky Speedway owner Bruton Smith can find a way to get a race in Kentucky as early as next year.charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 16:01:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2457http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2455/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2455http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2455&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Easley Announces N.C. Earns 2nd American Viticulture Area Designationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2455/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley today announced that the Swan Creek area, about 160 square miles that includes portions of Wilkes, Yadkin and Iredell counties, became North Carolina’s second “American Viticulture Area.” charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 15:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2455http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2454/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2454http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2454&PortalID=0&TabID=227Oklahoma Officials Unveil $475 Million Bond Packagehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2454/Default.aspxGovernor Brad Henry and legislative leaders reach agreement on a $475 million bond program that will fund road and bridge improvements and other capital needs.charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 15:51:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2454http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2453/USVI-Governor-deJongh-Convenes-CEDS-Meeting.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2453http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2453&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Governor deJongh Convenes CEDS Meetinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2453/USVI-Governor-deJongh-Convenes-CEDS-Meeting.aspxGovernor John P. deJongh Jr. recently convened a meeting of the committee on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to continue the process of formulating an action plan which will guide future economic development in the territory. charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 15:48:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2453http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2452/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2452http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2452&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Gov. Tim Kaine Receives First P. Buckley Moss Crooked Road Posterhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2452/Default.aspxGovernor Tim Kaine was presented with the first Crooked Road Poster at the recent Creative Economy Conference held at the Higher Ed Center in Abingdon.  Members of the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, Round the Mountain, Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network and Appalachian Sustainable Development were on hand to present the Governor with this well received gift. charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 15:46:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2452http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2451/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2451http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2451&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Governor Manchin Says Feds Should Do More to Promote Clean Coalhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2451/Default.aspxThe federal government should be doing more to promote clean-coal technologies instead of investing heavily in alternative energy options that won't meet the national demand for electricity, Gov. Joe Manchin said in a speech to coal industry representatives.charlottecoleTue, 27 May 2008 15:42:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2451http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2450/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2450http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2450&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Governor Riley Says State Prepared for Hurricane Seasonhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2450/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley said the state of Alabama is well prepared for hurricane season but cautioned citizens always to heed evacuation warnings when issued.charlottecoleFri, 23 May 2008 16:17:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2450http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2449/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2449http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2449&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Crist Signs Bill Allowing $1.95 Billion in Investments in Innovative Florida Companieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2449/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist ceremonially signed Senate Bill 2310, allowing $1.95 billion investments in technology and growth enterprises, such as alternative energy, life sciences and aerospace.charlottecoleFri, 23 May 2008 16:14:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2449http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2446/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2446http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2446&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Promotes Tourism at Branson Landing Stophttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2446/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt today promoted Missouri tourism with a visit to Branson Landing as part of his designation of the city as Capital for a Day.charlottecoleFri, 23 May 2008 16:05:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2446http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2445/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2445http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2445&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Easley Proclaims May 25-31 Hurricane Preparedness Weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2445/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley has proclaimed May 25-31 as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” and urged all citizens to prepare for this year’s predicted increase in storm activity by assembling disaster preparedness kits and updating and rehearsing emergency plans.charlottecoleThu, 22 May 2008 14:47:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2445http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2436/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2436http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2436&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Announces Top-tier Kia Supplier To Locate New Facility In Harris Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2436/Default.aspxGeorgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Johnson Controls, a top-tier Kia supplier, plans to locate a new facility in Harris County, creating 310 jobs.charlottecoleWed, 21 May 2008 15:33:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2436http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2435/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2435http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2435&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Governor Beshear Cuts Ribbon At Covington Businesshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2435/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear and senior executives from Fidelity Investments marked the official opening of 100 Howe in Covington Wednesday.charlottecoleWed, 21 May 2008 15:30:15 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2435http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2433/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2433http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2433&PortalID=0&TabID=227VA Governor Kaine Sets Aside May 25-31 for Hurricane Preparednesshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2433/Default.aspxVirginians should get ready now for this year's hurricane season, which starts June 1 and is predicted to be more active than usual.charlottecoleWed, 21 May 2008 14:38:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2433http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2432/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2432http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2432&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Governor Kaine Hails Virginia Economic Development Partnership for National Export Awardhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2432/Default.aspxVEDP's International Trade Division receives nation's most prestigious export award.charlottecoleWed, 21 May 2008 14:33:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2432http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2430/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2430http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2430&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Announces Record Growth for Georgia's Portshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2430/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announced the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled a total of more than 21.4 million tons of cargo for all terminal facilities in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2008 (July 2007 – April 2008), a 20.6-percent increase.charlottecoleTue, 20 May 2008 15:04:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2430http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2429/USVI-Governor-Proclaims-Small-Business-Week.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2429http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2429&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Governor Proclaims Small Business Weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2429/USVI-Governor-Proclaims-Small-Business-Week.aspxGov. deJongh proclaimed the week of May 19-25, 2008, as “Small Business Week” in the United States Virgin Islands to honor small business owners for the important role they play in ensuring America remains the economic leader of the world. charlottecoleTue, 20 May 2008 15:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2429http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2428/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2428http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2428&PortalID=0&TabID=227Oklahoma Gov. Henry Calls for EDGE Research Projects http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2428/Default.aspxGovernor Brad Henry today issued a call to action for Oklahoma researchers, asking them to submit their first proposals to a special research account championed by the state chief executive to help create jobs and finance cutting-edge research projects across the state.charlottecoleTue, 20 May 2008 14:54:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2428http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2427/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2427http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2427&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Governor Blunt Shares 2008 Legislative Successes Through YouTubehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2427/Default.aspxMissouri Gov. Matt Blunt on Friday addressed Missourians through YouTube to outline the many successes of the 2008 legislative session.charlottecoleTue, 20 May 2008 14:52:02 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2427http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2426/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2426http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2426&PortalID=0&TabID=227MS Governor Barbour Attends Tindall Corporation Moss Point Facility Dedicationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2426/Default.aspxTindall Corporation held an official ribbon cutting ceremony today at its new state-of-the-art, precast, prestressed concrete facility north of Moss Point.  Haley Barbour, Mississippi governor, officially dedicated the new facility.charlottecoleMon, 19 May 2008 15:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2426http://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=227Arkansas Governor Beebe Announces YouTube Channel http://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/2423/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2423http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2423&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Easley Announces Titan America to Add 161 Jobs in New Hanoverhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2423/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley today announced that Titan America LLC, a major producer of heavy building materials, is planning a new facility in Castle Hayne in New Hanover County. The cement plant, which will create 161 new jobs during the next three years and a company investment of $469 million, was made possible in part by a $300,000 One North Carolina Fund grant.charlottecoleMon, 19 May 2008 15:17:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2423http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2421/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2421http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2421&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Gov. Manchin Plans to Pitch $60 Million Computer System Upgradehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2421/Default.aspxThe Manchin administration is giving lawmakers the heads-up about the need to replace critical computer systems that state government needs to manage spending, purchasing and its sizable payroll.charlottecoleMon, 19 May 2008 15:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2421http://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=227FCC Starts Over with Emergency Network Pushhttp://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/2417/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2417http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2417&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida Governor Crist Applauds Completion of Green Lodging Certification at Walt Disney World Resorthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2417/Default.aspxFlorida Governor Charlie Crist applauded Walt Disney World Resort for its achievement of 100 percent of its lodging properties earning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Green Lodging Program designation, covering all 23 of its resort hotels plus Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.charlottecoleFri, 16 May 2008 16:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2417http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2416/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2416http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2416&PortalID=0&TabID=2272008 First Quarter Visitation Numbers Released by VISIT FLORIDAhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2416/Default.aspxPreliminary estimates of visitors to Florida released by VISIT FLORIDA®, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, show an estimated 23.8 million people visited the Sunshine State in the first quarter (January, February and March) of 2008. This represents an increase in visitation of 3.4 percent as compared to the same period in 2007.charlottecoleFri, 16 May 2008 16:04:49 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2416http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2415/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2415http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2415&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Barbour Proclaims “World Trade Week” in Mississippihttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2415/Default.aspxGovernor Haley Barbour has officially proclaimed the week of May 18-24, 2008, as “World Trade Week” in Mississippi in celebration of the many benefits that global trade has brought to our communities.charlottecoleFri, 16 May 2008 16:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2415http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2414/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2414http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2414&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Signs $21.1 Billion Fiscal Year 2009 Budgethttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2414/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue today signed into law HB 990 which authorizes Georgia’s $21.1 billion Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Budget.  The FY09 budget year begins July 1, 2008. charlottecoleThu, 15 May 2008 16:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2414http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2413/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2413http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2413&PortalID=0&TabID=227Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Workforce Guarantee http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2413/Default.aspxGovernor Bobby Jindal announced the official adopting of the Governor’s “Day 1 Guarantee” initiative to ensure Louisiana workers are ready to work on their very first day on the job or they will be retrained for free.charlottecoleThu, 15 May 2008 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2413http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2412/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2412http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2412&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mississippi Governor Barbour Signs Bill for Movie Incentives http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2412/Default.aspxLegislation to create new incentives to attract filmmakers and television productions to Mississippi has been signed by the governor.charlottecoleThu, 15 May 2008 15:57:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2412http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2410/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2410http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2410&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Easley Announces 1,000 Jobs at Global Transparkhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2410/Default.aspxState Grants Help Spirit AeroSystems Locate in Lenoir CountycharlottecoleThu, 15 May 2008 15:51:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2410http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2408/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2408http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2408&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida Governor Crist Welcomes Embraer to Melbournehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2408/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist joined Frederico Curado, president and chief executive officer of Embraer, to announce the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s investment of approximately $50 million to establish new manufacturing facilities at the Melbourne Airport.charlottecoleWed, 14 May 2008 16:16:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2408http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2407/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2407http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2407&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor O'Malley Signs Legislation to Improve Public Safety for Statehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2407/Default.aspxGovernor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to improve public safety in every region of our State.charlottecoleWed, 14 May 2008 15:49:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2407http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2405/NC-Gov-Easley-Proclaims-May-13-as-Tourism-Day.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2405http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2405&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Easley Proclaims May 13 as ‘Tourism Day’http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2405/NC-Gov-Easley-Proclaims-May-13-as-Tourism-Day.aspxGov. Mike Easley proclaimed Tuesday, May 13, as Tourism Day in recognition of the vital economic, social and cultural contribution travel and tourism make to the growth of North Carolina.charlottecoleWed, 14 May 2008 15:32:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2405http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2404/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2404http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2404&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Announces Launch of Business One Stophttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2404/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine announced the launch of Virginia’s online business formation portal, or Business One Stop, to assist in the formation of new businesses in the Commonwealth.charlottecoleWed, 14 May 2008 15:29:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2404http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2403/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2403http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2403&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Announces 96 New Jobs for Page Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2403/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine announced that Premier Technical Services Corporation will invest $16.5 million to open a new continuity-of-operations (COOP) and data center facility in Page County.charlottecoleWed, 14 May 2008 15:25:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2403http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2402/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2402http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2402&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Kumho Tire Companyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2402/Default.aspxGeorgia Governor Sonny Perdue participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire Co., Inc.  The company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Macon. charlottecoleTue, 13 May 2008 16:00:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2402http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2401/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2401http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2401&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Boosts Incentives for Entertainment Industryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2401/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue signed into law the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act (HB 1100), new legislation designed to encourage entertainment industry productions in Georgia. charlottecoleTue, 13 May 2008 15:57:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2401http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2400/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2400http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2400&PortalID=0&TabID=227North Carolina Gov. Easley Announces Budget that Builds on Education Progresshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2400/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley released his recommended budget adjustments for the 2008-09 fiscal year that provides $12.5 billion for education, improves the state’s ability to compete for jobs in the global economy, increases funding for mental health services, expands oversight of prison parolees, and helps communities better plan to deal with droughts.charlottecoleTue, 13 May 2008 15:54:20 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2400http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2399/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2399http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2399&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee Gov. Bredesen Outlines Budget: "Taxpayers Expect Us To Live Within Our Means"http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2399/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen unveiled his revised budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. In an address to a joint session of the General Assembly, he outlined his plan to trim the budget he proposed in January by an additional $468 million. charlottecoleTue, 13 May 2008 15:39:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2399http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2398/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2398http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2398&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Unveils Transportation Planhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2398/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine released details of his transportation plan and called for a special session of the General Assembly to address transportation on June 23.charlottecoleTue, 13 May 2008 15:25:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2398http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2397/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2397http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2397&PortalID=0&TabID=227WV Gov. Manchin to Tout State's Economic Progress at Chicago Luncheonhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2397/Default.aspxGov. Joe Manchin will visit Chicago later this month to pitch the state's economic progress and growth.  Manchin is scheduled to be the luncheon keynote speaker at Chicago's Mid-America Club on May 28.  charlottecoleTue, 13 May 2008 15:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2397http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2396/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2396http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2396&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Announces Creation of Freight and Logistics Task Forcehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2396/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue has announced the creation of the Freight and Logistics Task Force in a series of 22 task forces to strategically examine the current landscape and future of Georgia’s freight and logistics industry. charlottecoleMon, 12 May 2008 16:18:38 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2396http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2395/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2395http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2395&PortalID=0&TabID=227Louisiana Governor Jindal Announces Coca-Cola Bottling Company Expansion, Set to Add More Than 100 Jobshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2395/Default.aspxGovernor Bobby Jindal announced that Coca-Cola Bottling will expand its facility to add up to 113 new jobs with an average salary of $45,000 in the next four years.charlottecoleMon, 12 May 2008 16:12:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2395http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2394/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2394http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2394&PortalID=0&TabID=227Wall Street Journal Interview with MS Gov. Barbour on Tort Reformhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2394/Default.aspxFor most of the past 30 years, Mississippi has ranked as one of the poorest as well as one of the most litigious states. The two statistics are related.  I met with Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour recently, and this politician, best known for helping his state rebuild after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, had a lot to say about lawsuits.charlottecoleMon, 12 May 2008 16:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2394http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2393/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2393http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2393&PortalID=0&TabID=227Texas Governor Perry Announces Emerging Technology Fund Investment in Trauma Care Researchhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2393/Default.aspxGovernor Rick Perry, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Speaker Tom Craddick today announced a $5 million investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) to recruit leading scientists and surgeons in trauma care and next-generation medical technologies to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H) for the newly-created Center for Transitional Injury Research (CeTIR).charlottecoleMon, 12 May 2008 16:04:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2393http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2392/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2392http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2392&PortalID=0&TabID=227Puerto Rico Begins to Send Out Federal Economic Incentive Paymentshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2392/Default.aspxThousands of Puerto Ricans will finally see some kind of financial relief as the Puerto Rico Treasury Department begins to send out federal economic incentive checks to some 72,000 public workers Wednesday.charlottecoleFri, 09 May 2008 16:20:35 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2392http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2391/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2391http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2391&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mississippi Governor Matches Funds for Hazard Mitigation Grant Programhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2391/Default.aspxLocal governments needing hazard mitigation grants to increase community safety and disaster preparedness will pay less money to match federal dollars, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said.charlottecoleFri, 09 May 2008 16:17:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2391http://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=227Gov. Beebe New Arkansas Initiative To Recruit, Train 300 New Truckershttp://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/2387/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2387http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2387&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee Governor Bredesen Attends the Grand Opening of NSK Steering Systemshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2387/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen joined officials from NSK Steering Systems to celebrate the grand opening of their new facility in Dyersburg that will house 140 employees and represents a capital investment of more than $6 million.charlottecoleFri, 09 May 2008 16:07:40 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2387http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2386/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2386http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2386&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Announces 60 New Jobs for Page Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2386/Default.aspxShenandoah Waste Services to invest $4 million in expansion.charlottecoleFri, 09 May 2008 16:04:54 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2386http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2382/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2382http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2382&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Announces 25 New Jobs for Greensville Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2382/Default.aspxOran Safety Glass to invest $2.65 million in expansion.charlottecoleThu, 08 May 2008 13:13:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2382http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2380/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2380http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2380&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Beshear Launches Kentucky’s Adventure Tourism Initiativehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2380/Default.aspxGov. Beshear today launched Kentucky’s Adventure Tourism initiative that opens more areas of the state as tourist destinations.  $393,000 in ARC grants were awarded to Eastern Kentucky.charlottecoleWed, 07 May 2008 15:11:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2380http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2377/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2377http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2377&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Launches YouTube Channelhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2377/Default.aspxChannel will provide unique access to Governor.charlottecoleWed, 07 May 2008 14:55:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2377http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2376/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2376http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2376&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Kaine Announces 90 New Jobs for Dinwiddie Countyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2376/Default.aspxMoss Motors to invest $5.15 million in Virginia operation.charlottecoleTue, 06 May 2008 15:25:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2376http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2374/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2374http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2374&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Blunt Announces Four Missouri Technology Centers Receive $350,000 in Small Business Incubator Program Tax Creditshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2374/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt announced today that the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has approved four technological centers to receive $350,000 tax credits through the Small Business Incubator Program.charlottecoleTue, 06 May 2008 15:19:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2374http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2373/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2373http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2373&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Beshear Declares National Tourism Week in Kentuckyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2373/Default.aspxGov. Steve Beshear today declared the week of May 10-18 National Tourism Week in Kentucky, noting the importance of tourism to the state’s economy.charlottecoleTue, 06 May 2008 15:16:55 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2373http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2372/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2372http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2372&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Major Kia supplier in LaGrangehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2372/Default.aspxSewon America to create 700 jobs and invest $170 million with new manufacturing facility.charlottecoleTue, 06 May 2008 15:15:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2372http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2371/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2371http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2371&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Governor Riley Unveils “Year of Alabama Sports” Brochurehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2371/Default.aspxPublication showcases sports destinations, events and attractionscharlottecoleTue, 06 May 2008 15:12:50 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2371http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2368/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2368http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2368&PortalID=0&TabID=227Virginia Governor Kaine to Attend Swedwood Openinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2368/Default.aspxSwedwood, the industrial group within IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, will officially open its Pittsylvania County manufacturing facility on May 21 and Governor Kaine will attend.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2368http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2366/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2366http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2366&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Governor Kaine Announces More Than 1,000 Jobs for Virginiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2366/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Canon Virginia Inc. will invest a total of more than $600 million in its Newport News operations and its Industrial Resource Technologies Inc. (IRT) subsidiary’s facilities in Gloucester County, the first of several expansions planned as part of Canon Virginia’s “Vision for the Future” program.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:39:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2366http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2364/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2364http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2364&PortalID=0&TabID=227Texas Gov. Perry Allocates $788,200 from State Planning Assistance Grant Fundshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2364/Default.aspxGov. Rick Perry today awarded more than $788,200 to five regional councils of government to pursue local economic development initiatives and foster intergovernmental cooperation and planning.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:33:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2364http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2363/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2363http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2363&PortalID=0&TabID=227Site Selection Magazine Ranks Two NC Projects Among North America's 2007 Top Dealshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2363/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley today announced that two of North Carolina’s economic development wins are ranked among the 20 Top Deals in North America by Site Selection magazine, and that the N.C. Commerce Department was ranked the nation’s 3rd most competitive economic development agency.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:29:52 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2363http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2362/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2362http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2362&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Welcomes Responsible Economic Development Opportunitieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2362/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt today issued the following statement applauding members of the General Assembly for their action to support responsible economic development in Missouri and ensure the state remains competitive in the global competition to attract and retain high quality jobs.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:24:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2362http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2361/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2361http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2361&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Gov Crist Says He's Open to House Bill to Deregulate Health Insurance Industryhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2361/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist says he's open to a House bill that would partially deregulate the health insurance industry in an effort to make cheaper options available for the uninsured.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:21:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2361http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2360/Alabama-Gov-Riley-Offers-Tax-Reform-Plan.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2360http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2360&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Gov. Riley Offers Tax Reform Planhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2360/Alabama-Gov-Riley-Offers-Tax-Reform-Plan.aspxGov. Bob Riley is offering a tax relief compromise proposal that cuts state sales tax on groceries, raises the income tax filing threshold and will allow Alabamians to vote on reverting back to four-year property reappraisals.charlottecoleFri, 02 May 2008 15:18:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2360http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2359/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2359http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2359&PortalID=0&TabID=227USVI Governor Announces National Tourism Month and Weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2359/Default.aspxUS Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh has proclaimed the month of May 2008 as “Tourism Month,” and the week of May 10-18, 2008 as “National Tourism Week,” to raise the level of tourism awareness. charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 16:16:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2359http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2358/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2358http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2358&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Gov. Riley Speaks at US Helicopter Dedicationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2358/Default.aspxGov. Bob Riley and Ozark Mayor Bob Bunting were joined by hundreds of US Helicopter officials and residents who had awaited the dedication of the new Flight Operations hangar, Blackwell Airport expansion and infrastructure.charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 16:13:59 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2358http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2357/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2357http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2357&PortalID=0&TabID=227Infrastructure Exists for Interoperable Safety Network, CEO sayshttp://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/2356/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2356http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2356&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Crist Applauds Legislature for Moving Forward Florida's Green Energy Futurehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2356/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist today applauded the Florida Legislature for passing legislation that will increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy throughout Florida, while adopting a strategy for businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 16:08:48 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2356http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2355/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2355http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2355&PortalID=0&TabID=227Louisiana Governor Jindal Announces Economic Development Win for Statehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2355/Default.aspxGovernor Bobby Jindal, Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden and Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret joined representatives from Albemarle, a Fortune 1000 company currently based in Richmond, Virginia, to announce that the company will move its headquarters to Baton Rouge. charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 16:02:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2355http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2354/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2354http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2354&PortalID=0&TabID=227SC Governor Sanford Issues Statement on Senate's Immigration Billhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2354/Default.aspxGovernor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on the Senate's passage of their immigration "reform" bill.charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 15:59:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2354http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2353/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2353http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2353&PortalID=0&TabID=227Site Selection Names Tennessee "Most Competitive"http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2353/Default.aspxTennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Matt Kisber, commissioner of Economic and Community Development, today accepted the 2007 Competitiveness Award from Mark Arend, managing editor of Site Selection magazine.charlottecoleThu, 01 May 2008 15:56:30 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2353http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2352/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2352http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2352&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee Governor Bredesen Awards Training Grants to Local Companieshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2352/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen has awarded grants to Satellite Med to train 52 employees and Phoenix USA, Inc. to train 29 employees.charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 15:19:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2352http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2350/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2350http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2350&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue to Host State Luncheon for U.N. Secretary-Generalhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2350/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announced that he will host a State Luncheon in honor of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on May 8, 2008, to be held at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta.  Cultural, political, military and religious leaders from across Georgia have been invited to attend. charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 15:11:23 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2350http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2349/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2349http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2349&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Announces North Kansas City Not-For-Profit Certified as a New Small Business Incubator Centerhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2349/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt has announced that a North Kansas City not-for-profit organization has been certified as a new small business incubator center by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Avvio Center has also been approved for $150,000 in tax credits through the Small Business Incubator Program.charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 15:06:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2349http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2348/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2348http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2348&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Governor's Accountability Site Eclipses Six Million Hitshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2348/Default.aspxMissouri Gov. Matt Blunt highlighted the success of his Missouri Accountability Portal (MAP) as the site topped the 6 million hit mark, providing all Missourians with valuable information about how their tax dollars are spent.charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 15:02:56 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2348http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2347/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2347http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2347&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mississippi Governor Barbour Signs Bill to Fill State's Rainy Day Fundhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2347/Default.aspxGovernor Haley Barbour today signed legislation that fully fills - without raising taxes - Mississippi’s “Rainy Day Fund,” the special state savings account designed to protect taxpayers and governmental functions in case of an economic downturn.charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 14:59:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2347http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2346/Oklahoma-Governor-Henry-Signs-Budget.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2346http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2346&PortalID=0&TabID=227Oklahoma Governor Henry Signs Budget http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2346/Oklahoma-Governor-Henry-Signs-Budget.aspxGov. Brad Henry today signed HB 2276, a nearly $7.1 billion general appropriations bill that provides a standstill budget for the state of Oklahoma. Despite facing declining revenues, the governor and state lawmakers were able to balance the budget without tapping the state’s Rainy Day Fund.charlottecoleWed, 30 Apr 2008 14:55:36 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2346http://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=227Report Sheds Light on Failure to Sell Safety Spectrumhttp://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/2344/FL-Gov-Crist-Pushes-Gas-Tax-Holiday.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2344http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2344&PortalID=0&TabID=227FL Gov. Crist Pushes Gas Tax Holidayhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2344/FL-Gov-Crist-Pushes-Gas-Tax-Holiday.aspxGov. Charlie Crist's latest populist pitch to tax-weary constituents: Cut the state gas tax by 10 cents for two weeks this summer.charlottecoleTue, 29 Apr 2008 15:35:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2344http://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=227Arkansas Gov. Beebe Helps Break Ground at TETRA Sitehttp://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/2340/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2340http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2340&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Governor Haley Barbour Welcomes Russian Delegation to Mississippihttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2340/Default.aspxWith a $1 billion investment in a state-of-the-art facility in Mississippi by the Russian company SeverStal as the centerpiece of a discussion regarding the often overlooked aspects of U.S.-Russian cooperation, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour welcomed a delegation headed by Russian Federation Senator Mikhail Margelov and U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC) President Eugene Lawson. charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 19:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2340http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2336/Alabama-Tourism-Up-10-Percent-to-93-Billion.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2336http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2336&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Tourism Up 10 Percent to $9.3 Billionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2336/Alabama-Tourism-Up-10-Percent-to-93-Billion.aspxAlabama’s tourism and travel industry increased by 10 percent in 2007 over the previous year, according to an economic impact report released by Governor Bob Riley on Thursday, April 24.charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 16:54:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2336http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2332/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2332http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2332&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor O'Malley Expands Maryland Conservation Corpshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2332/Default.aspxOne day after signing legislation that protects Maryland’s environment, Governor Martin O’Malley announced the expansion of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) – the state’s award winning AmeriCorps program – to include a summer job program for underserved and court-involved youth. charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 16:40:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2332http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2330/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2330http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2330&PortalID=0&TabID=227Texas Gov. Perry Seeks Relief From Skyrocketing Food Priceshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2330/Default.aspxSeeking immediate relief from skyrocketing food costs, Gov. Rick Perry today asked the federal government for a 50 percent waiver from the federal renewable fuel standard (RFS) mandate for ethanol produced from grain.charlottecoleMon, 28 Apr 2008 16:35:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2330http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2329/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2329http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2329&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Leads Roundtable Discussion with Education and Business Leadershttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2329/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt today addressed more than 170 local business and education leaders at the Governor’s Regional Business-Education Summit held at Missouri Western State University and led a roundtable discussion about ways to prepare tomorrow’s workforce for the high-tech jobs of the future.  charlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 17:57:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2329http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2325/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2325http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2325&PortalID=0&TabID=227Three of Alabama Governor Riley’s Priorities Meet at HudsonAlpha Grand Openinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2325/Default.aspxThroughout his term, three of Governor Riley priorities have been expanding the state’s role in biotechnology, improving math and science teaching, and using distance learning technology to create more learning opportunities for Alabama students.charlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 17:41:45 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2325http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2324/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2324http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2324&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Welcomes RF Senator and USRBC President to Georgiahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2324/Default.aspxGeorgia Governor Sonny Perdue welcomed RF Senator Mikhail Margelov and U.S.-Russia Business Council President Eugene Lawson to Georgia's State Capitol on Monday to discuss the value of increased commercial relations between the United States and Russia. charlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 16:51:42 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2324http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2322/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2322http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2322&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC Gov. Easley Promotes Expanding in State with Italian Business Leadershttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2322/Default.aspxGovernor Discusses Manufacturing, Construction, Energy and Transportation OpportunitiescharlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 16:44:51 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2322http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2320/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2320http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2320&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Statement of Virginia Governor Kaine on Adjournment of 2008 General Assembly Sessionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2320/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine issued the following statement upon adjournment of the 2008 General Assembly session:  charlottecoleThu, 24 Apr 2008 16:38:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2320http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2317/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2317http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2317&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Toyota Assembly Plant and Office Earn the ENERGY STAR for Energy Efficiencyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2317/Default.aspxGovernor Steve Beshear recognized Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) and Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America (TEMA) at a ceremony today for earning the prestigious ENERGY STAR, a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance.charlottecoleWed, 23 Apr 2008 16:26:53 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2317http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2316/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2316http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2316&PortalID=0&TabID=227Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal - First 100 Days in Officehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2316/Default.aspxLouisiana is now ranked Number ONE in the nation on its legislative disclosure form – as part of the sweeping reforms made in the Governor’s first special session on ethics reform. Also in the first special session on ethics reform, conflicts of interest were eliminated and there is now transparency at every level of government.charlottecoleWed, 23 Apr 2008 16:24:10 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2316http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2313/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2313http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2313&PortalID=0&TabID=227deJongh: Royal Caribbean Commits Year-round Ship Calls Begining May 2009http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2313/Default.aspxGovernor John P. deJongh, Jr. was advised by officials of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) that it has included St. Croix on the itineraries of two of its ships beginning next year.charlottecoleWed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2313http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2311/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2311http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2311&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mascoma and University of Tennessee Join in $26M DOE Granthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2311/Default.aspxThe development of a sustainable biofuels industry in Tennessee has taken another leap forward with the announcement of a $26 million grant for the development of biomass conversion technology. The grant is part of the Tennessee Biofuels Initiative, a business model proposed by UT and supported by Governor Phil Bredesen and the state legislature. charlottecoleTue, 22 Apr 2008 15:11:26 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2311http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2310/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2310http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2310&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Celebrates Earth Day; Highlights Efforts to Enhance Energy Efficiencyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2310/Default.aspxIn celebration of Earth Day, Gov. Matt Blunt today reported to Missourians on the significant progress his administration is making in the use and promotion of alternative energy sources in Missouri.charlottecoleTue, 22 Apr 2008 15:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2310http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2309/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2309http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2309&PortalID=0&TabID=227Georgia Governor Perdue Announces $27 Million in Loans, Grants for Infrastructure Improvementshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2309/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue announced the approval of three Georgia Fund commitments totaling $2,896,493, two Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) commitments totaling $4,125,000 and one Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) commitment totaling $20,000,000. charlottecoleTue, 22 Apr 2008 15:02:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2309http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2308/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2308http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2308&PortalID=0&TabID=227Maryland Governor O'Malley Plans to Visit Isrealhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2308/Default.aspxGovernor Martin O'Malley is scheduled to travel to Israel next month to call attention to biotechnology research and business opportunities in Maryland.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 18:00:03 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2308http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2306/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2306http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2306&PortalID=0&TabID=227Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Visits Alltech’s New Nutrigenomics Center Headquartershttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2306/Default.aspxThe Bluegrass State will soon be using switchgrass to produce ethanol at a new cellulosic facility to be built by Alltech of Lexington.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 17:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2306http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2304/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2304http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2304&PortalID=0&TabID=227 NASA Deputy Administrator and Florida Governor Discuss Benefits of Space Exploration at Miami Future Forumhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2304/Default.aspxNASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist discussed how space exploration gives Floridians a more competitive economy and better quality of life during a NASA Future Forum at the University of Miami.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 17:22:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2304http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2303/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2303http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2303&PortalID=0&TabID=227Alabama Governor Bob Riley Announces New Jobs for Black Belthttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2303/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley and John Goodish, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of the United States Steel Corporation, announced the company plans to build a steel facility in Sumter County in Alabama’s Black Belt.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 17:13:39 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2303http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2302/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2302http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2302&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Crist Accepts Recommendations of Florida HOPE Task Forcehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2302/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist today accepted the final recommendations of the Florida Home Ownership Promotes the Economy (HOPE) Task Force. Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, chair of the Florida HOPE Task Force, delivered the recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 17:09:33 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2302http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2301/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2301http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2301&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Crist Announces Florida's Partnership with SPACEHABhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2301/Default.aspxGovernor Charlie Crist today announced Space Florida’s partnership with SPACEHAB, Inc., establishing a space-based, biotech corridor that stretches from the International Space Station to the Space Life Sciences Lab at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 16:54:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2301http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2298/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2298http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2298&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mississippi Governor Barbour to Appeal FEMA Denialhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2298/Default.aspxGovernor Haley Barbour said today he will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of his request for federal disaster assistance in the wake of destructive tornadoes that struck the City of Jackson and Hinds County on April 4, 2008.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 16:44:27 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2298http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2297/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2297http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2297&PortalID=0&TabID=227Gov. Easley Tells Italian Travel Leaders to Visit N.C.http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2297/Default.aspxGov. Mike Easley told Italian travel and tourism officials that current exchange rates, combined with North Carolina’s diverse vacation destinations, make this the best time for international travelers to vacation in the state.  He also premiered a new international tourism promotional DVD.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 16:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2297http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2296/Oklahoma-Gov-Henry-Comments-on-NBA-vote.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2296http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2296&PortalID=0&TabID=227Oklahoma Gov. Henry Comments on NBA vote http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2296/Oklahoma-Gov-Henry-Comments-on-NBA-vote.aspxGov. Brad Henry today applauded the NBA Board of Governors for overwhelmingly approving the location of a franchise in Oklahoma City.charlottecoleMon, 21 Apr 2008 16:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2296http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2294/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2294http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2294&PortalID=0&TabID=227Governor Riley Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Alabamahttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2294/Default.aspxGovernor Bob Riley, who returned last week from a trade promotion mission to China, on Monday will be welcoming a delegation from China interested in investing in Alabama and importing products from the state.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2294http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2292/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2292http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2292&PortalID=0&TabID=227Oklahoma Gov. Henry, Legislators Announce Budget Pact http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2292/Default.aspxGov. Brad Henry and legislative leaders today announced a bipartisan budget agreement that will effectively provide “standstill” appropriations to state agencies and programs next fiscal year.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2292http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2291/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2291http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2291&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Governor Kaine Recommends More Than $3.5 Million Through the Appalachian Regional Commissionhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2291/Default.aspxFunds will target economic development, health care, tourism, and education opportunities, and will be used to create workforce development opportunities, provide infrastructure and water improvements, revitalize the local economy, and utilize the region’s history and culture to enhance the growing Southwest Virginia tourism industry.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:11:06 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2291http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2290/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2290http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2290&PortalID=0&TabID=227 Virginia Governor Announces 2008 Volunteerism and Community Service Award Recipientshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2290/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine today announced recipients of the 2008 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. These awards highlight the efforts of outstanding citizens of the Commonwealth who seek to enhance the lives of others in their communities.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:06:44 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2290http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2289/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2289http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2289&PortalID=0&TabID=227In West Virginia, Multi-Million Dollar Harrison County Development Breaks Groundhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2289/Default.aspxGovernor Joe Manchin calls the White Oaks development in Bridgeport a high priority and developers call it the best planned business park in the state.  The White Oaks development was unveiled to the public on Wednesday.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:03:43 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2289http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2288/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2288http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2288&PortalID=0&TabID=227West Virginia Governor Awards $5.3 Million in Weatherization Assistance Grantshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2288/Default.aspxGov. Joe Manchin has approved $5,291,102 in 2008 Weatherization Assistance Program grants to 13 community organizations across West Virginia.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:22 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2288http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2287/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2287http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2287&PortalID=0&TabID=227West Virginia Governor Awards $6.6 Million in Community Services Block Grantshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2287/Default.aspxGov. Joe Manchin has approved Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) awards totaling $6,551,334 to community action organizations throughout West Virginia.charlottecoleFri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:08 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2287http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2286/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2286http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2286&PortalID=0&TabID=227Texas Gov. Perry Announces TEF Investment in Solar Power Companyhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2286/Default.aspxHelioVolt to create 160 high-wage jobs in Central TexasGov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $1 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in HelioVolt Corp. of Austin for the construction of a 125,000 square foot manufacturing facility and development space to test and produce the company’s thin-film solar power cells, which convert sunlight into electricity.charlottecoleWed, 16 Apr 2008 14:58:46 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2286http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2285/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2285http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2285&PortalID=0&TabID=227Tennessee Governor Bredesen Attends Arvin Sango Groundbreakinghttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2285/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen and ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber joined Arvin Sango Inc. at a groundbreaking ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Henderson, Tenn.charlottecoleWed, 16 Apr 2008 14:55:18 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2285http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2284/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2284http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2284&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Statement on Chrysler and Nissan Partnershiphttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2284/Default.aspxGov. Matt Blunt today released the following statement:charlottecoleWed, 16 Apr 2008 14:51:12 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2284http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2282/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2282http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2282&PortalID=0&TabID=227Statement from Governor Perdue Regarding Delta-Northwest Mergerhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2282/Default.aspxGovernor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the merger between Atlanta-based Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines:charlottecoleWed, 16 Apr 2008 14:45:25 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2282http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2279/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2279http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2279&PortalID=0&TabID=227Mississippi Governor Barbour Announces $41 Million Awarded for Go Zone Disaster Recovery Projectshttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2279/Default.aspxMore than $41 million in disaster recovery grants is being awarded to 39 Mississippi counties and municipalities for individual projects involving disaster recovery, Governor Haley Barbour and the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Disaster Recovery Division announced today.charlottecoleTue, 15 Apr 2008 15:50:05 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2279http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2278/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2278http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2278&PortalID=0&TabID=227Missouri Gov. Blunt Urges General Assembly to Pass Tax Cut Packagehttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2278/Default.aspxGovernor Wants Tax Relief for Veterans, Tax Holiday for Environmentally-Friendly AppliancescharlottecoleTue, 15 Apr 2008 15:42:24 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2278http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2273/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2273http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2273&PortalID=0&TabID=227Florida legislative session ‘end game’ begins this weekhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2273/Default.aspxGov. Charlie Crist has proposed a measure that would allow Florida’s 3.8 million uninsured to purchase basic preventative and catastrophic coverage directly from insurers approved by the state.charlottecoleMon, 14 Apr 2008 17:23:37 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2273http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2272/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2272http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2272&PortalID=0&TabID=227LA Governor Jindal seeks change in Corps of Engineers organizationhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2272/Default.aspxThe Louisiana governor's office has asked that the New Orleans district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report directly to national headquarters rather than a division office in Vicksburg, Miss.charlottecoleMon, 14 Apr 2008 17:14:57 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2272http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2270/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2270http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2270&PortalID=0&TabID=227NC GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES 820 JOBS IN CATAWBA COUNTYhttp://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2270/Default.aspxJob Development Investment Grant Helps Sutter Street Manufacturing Open In HickorycharlottecoleMon, 14 Apr 2008 16:26:11 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2270http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2269/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2269http://www.southerngovernors