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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Florida's High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb

Governor Charlie Crist today announced that Florida’s graduation rate reached its highest point ever last year at 75.4 percent, according to results released today by the Florida Department of Education (DOE).

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gov. Perry Creates Commission to Improve Disaster Efforts

Gov. Rick Perry is creating a task force to recommend ways to improve the state's response to and recovery from natural disasters and to find additional temporary housing for victims displaced by Hurricane Ike.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gov. Manchin: WVU and Marshall Recruit First Two Eminent Scholars

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that West Virginia University (WVU) and Marshall University have landed world-class cancer and gene repair researchers as their first hires through the state’s Eminent Scholars Recruitment and Enhancement initiative.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gov. Kaine Announces 40th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today kicked off the 40th anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers at the Virginia State Capitol.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on Fuel Total Systems Facility in Marion County

Japanese company to create 100 new jobs, invest $38 million in Kentucky.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gov. Perdue: Wendy's/Arby's Group Confirms Atlanta Support Center Expansion Plans

Governor Sonny Perdue and Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc., the franchisor of the Wendy's® and Arby's® restaurant systems, announced today the Company's plans to expand its corporate support center in Georgia as a result of the recent merger of Triarc Companies, Inc. and Wendy’s International, Inc.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gov. Crist Joins Governors, International Leaders to Address Global Climate Change

Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his leadership role in addressing global climate change, joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in co-hosting United States governors and international leaders in calling for collaborative action across the globe in the fight against climate change.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Gov. Perry Announces Emerging Technology Fund Investments In Central Texas Companies

Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest funds through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in six Central Texas companies for research, development and commercialization of their innovative technologies.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Gov. Blunt Launches New Energy Tax Break, Certification for Home Energy Auditors

Gov. Matt Blunt today launched a new program to help Missouri families conserve energy and reduce their tax burden with certified home energy audits.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Gov. Beshear Objects to Waiver of Stream Buffer Zone in Coal Mining

Gov. Steve Beshear today formally objected to a proposed move by the Bush Administration to weaken restrictions that prohibit dumping mountaintop mining waste near rivers and streams.

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