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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

SGA Publishes Southern Climate Policy Study

The report was prepared by The Center for Climate Strategies (CSS) and supports VA Gov. Kaine's 2008-2009 SGA Chairmanship, which focused on initiating a conversation about how best to address climate change and energy security in the South.

Monday, August 27, 2007

SGA 2007 Annual Report
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As Southerners, we share a common perspective, and as governors and colleagues, we are able to work together to maximize our resources for the benefit of our individual states as well as the Southern region as a whole. Through SGA, each participating governor—as well as his or her entire staff—has a built-in forum for exchanging ideas, solving problems, identifying opportunities and pressing for a balanced and equitable state-federal relationship in many important programs.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Annual Meeting Transcripts - Energy Roundtable
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Participants of SGA's energy plenary discussed situations facing the United States and its vulnerability and need for new energy infrastructure, while identifying the challenges in finding the workforce to build, maintain and operate facilities. Plenary moderator Bill Loveless noted, "You heard some rather startling estimates and statistics from our speakers today on what we face in trying to meet these needs. And yet, we also heard some rather hopeful presentations..."

Friday, September 15, 2006

Tourism Guide, Web Site Launched by Southern Governors’ Association

COLUMBUS, GA (September 15, 2006) – Two important and innovative tools developed by the
Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) and designed to promote the South’s tourism industry were
launched today during the Georgia Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Governor Sonny Perdue, who served as SGA Chairman from 2004 – 05 and focused his tenure on developing strategies to showcase the South’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, made the official announcement during his keynote address to members of Georgia’s tourism industry.

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Southern Governors AddressS Emergency Preparedness

NEW ORLEANS, LA (July 16, 2006) – The 72nd annual meeting of the Southern

Governors’ Association (SGA), officially opened this morning at the JW Marriott Hotel
in New Orleans, LA. Amidst a backdrop of massive recovery efforts following the 2005
hurricane season, the South’s governors heard from experts in disaster preparedness and
emergency management during the first plenary session titled, “Improving Emergency
Preparedness.”

Friday, August 05, 2005

SGA 2005 Annual Report
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The Southern Governors' Association has long been known as a leader among organizations promoting and advancing the South. The South is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Each Southern state plays a part in advancing the region’s national and global influence.

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