By Delaware Governor Jack Markell The national economy has made for some very tough times, particularly for our state's great manufacturing community.
By Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Earlier today, I joined National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins, Clinical Research Center Director Dr. John Gallin, and members of the Federal Facilities Advisory Board for a visit to the NIH headquarters in Bethesda.
By Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson
Tomorrow will mark the 56th anniversary of Veterans Day in the United States. This day honors those that have put their country before themselves.
By Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear After seven days of intense economic development work in India, I’m back in Kentucky, tired but optimistic those efforts will pay off.
By Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm On Monday I'll be paying a return visit to Greenville, a small town about 25 miles northeast of Grand Rapids.
By Maine Governor John Baldacci
Earlier this week I addressed two of Maine’s regional chambers of commerce: the Southern Midcoast Chamber of Commerce and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
By Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
Finding a job in today's most competitive fields often requires a strong foundation in math and science. In Arkansas, we are working to improve students' preparation for high-tech careers through AAIMS, the Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science.
By Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry
Earlier this month, Boeing announced plans to move 550 high-paying engineering jobs to Oklahoma City.
By Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter
Idaho is great at leveraging its abundant natural resources to develop industries. So it’s no surprise that we’re rapidly developing an energy industry around our natural resources of wind, solar and geothermal, and the new technology that’s making them competitive in the marketplace.
By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
It is fitting that we are highlighting NEMA this week, given the extensive work they and other key state agencies are now engaged in with the storms and flooding that have hit Nebraska, starting the first week of June.
By Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
Yesterday with my signature, we moved Maryland forward with tough new laws to monitor and supervise sex offenders and increase mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offenders in our State.
By California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Decades of research shows that nothing is more crucial to a great education than a great teacher. Yet right now there is a terrible state law that prevents some of our kids from getting the very best and brightest teachers.
By Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
As governor, one of my commitments to the people of Michigan is to go anywhere and do anything to bring business investment and jobs to Michigan. And that includes traveling overseas to persuade foreign companies that Michigan is the place they need to be.
By Maine Governor John Baldacci
As I look at the headlines and study the economic data for Maine and the nation, I see reports that the economy is showing some signs of improvement. Unfortunately, we’re still losing jobs.
By Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
More than ever before, a college degree is indispensable to successful professional development. Regardless of their backgrounds, students throughout Arkansas face their own challenges and worry about their futures.
By Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell
Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity for Virginians to learn more about the rich and diverse history of our Commonwealth.
By Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry
Oklahoma faces some significant health challenges, but the Oklahoma State Department of Health recently released some great news for our state: fewer Oklahoma teens are taking up the deadly habit of smoking.
By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
As 2009 ends, I want to review some of the important economic development accomplishments of the past year that will help reshape Nebraska communities in the coming year and create new opportunities for future growth.
By Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson
Not since the Great Depression have Kansas families, workers and businesses faced the severity of financial troubles that we are seeing today. I am deeply concerned by the challenges and struggles being experienced by each and every Kansan.
By Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
Small and family-owned businesses are the heart and soul of our State and the key to how we’re going to turn the corner from recession to recovery to prosperity.
By Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter
This month: Some good news, and a few words of caution.
By West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin
Anytime a West Virginia business celebrates a groundbreaking or grand opening, it brings special meaning, because it is a sign of good opportunities to come.
By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
The mission of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is to serve and protect the public by providing humane care and program opportunities to the 5,300 inmates and parolees placed in its custody.
By Maine Governor John Baldacci
Since taking office in 2003, I have made it a priority to reduce Maine’s dependence on fossil fuels and improve our State’s position as a leader in renewable energy.
By Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle
As our entire community works to address the day-to-day challenges of the economic downturn, we must not lose sight of those who are in the greatest need.
