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December

December 29, 2006
Governor Declares January 2, 2007 as Gerald Ford Commemoration Day

December 28, 2006
Governor Issues Statement on Passing of President Gerald Ford, Orders Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff

December 22, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Requests Statewide After-Action Report

December 22, 2006
Governor Kulongoski orders flags to be flown at half-staff

December 21, 2006
Governor Receives Task Force on Equality Report

December 20, 2006
Governor applauds Small Business Administration for loan assistance

December 20, 2006
Governor Kulongoski appoints Umatilla County District Attorney

December 19, 2006
Governor’s Council honors Oregonians for work against drugs, alcohol

December 19, 2006
Governors Kulongoski and Blunt Agree to Gentlemen’s Wager on Sun Bowl

December 11, 2006
Governor requests FEMA relief funds for Oregon flooding disaster

December 8, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Announces Workforce Training Strategy

December 6, 2006
Governor issues flags at half-staff tomorrow for Pearl Harbor Day

December 6, 2006
Governor Announces Expansion of the Oregon Prescription Drug Program

December 4, 2006
Governor's budget bolsters schools, health care, public safety, and clean energy

December 1, 2006
Governor applauds Threemile Canyon Farms union agreement

November

November 30, 2006
Governor Kulongoski reflects on "Meth Awareness Day"

November 29, 2006
Governor announces new appointments

November 22, 2006
Governor announces Benton County District Attorney vacancy

November 22, 2006
Governor encourages all Oregonians to have a safe holiday

November 22, 2006
Governor hails revenue forecast as opportunity for strategic investment

November 21, 2006
Governor inspects Hwy. 35 damage and calls for federal aid

November 20, 2006
Governor highlights progress made in Juvenile Justice System

November 16, 2006
Governor announces Umatilla County District Attorney vacancy

November 15, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff

November 14, 2006
Governor Kulongoski announces Court of Appeals vacancy

November 13, 2006
Governor directs agencies to take action to re-open Highways 18 and 35

November 9, 2006
Governor declares state of emergency for additional flood-impacted counties

November 7, 2006
Governor declares state of emergency due to coastal flooding danger

November 2, 2006
Governor celebrates 'Farmers Ending Hunger'

November 1, 2006
Kulongoski, DeFazio announce start of cleanup of Black Butte Mine

October

October 26, 2006
Governor congratulates PepsiCo on new manufacturing facility

October 25, 2006
Governor lauds Ruecker’s contribution to OSP and public safety

October 24, 2006
Governor throws switch, opens Amy’s Kitchen in Medford area

October 19, 2006
Governor fights for Oregon steel jobs at the U.S. Trade Commission

October 19, 2006
Governor Kulongoski appoints Union County District Attorney

October 19, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff tomorrow

October 17, 2006
Governor Kulongoski will present “Mahonia Food Industry Award”

October 16, 2006
Governor praises steady job growth and lower unemployment

October 12, 2006
Kulongoski and Schwarzenegger will hold Klamath Summit this year

October 12, 2006
Governor Kulongoski orders flags to be flown at half-staff

October 10, 2006
Governor creates task force to promote tourism, improve transportation

October 9, 2006
Martha Walters sworn in to Oregon Supreme Court

October 2, 2006
Governor announces support for nation’s first commercial wave energy project

September

September 29, 2006
Governor praises congressional action to support nanotechnology

September 29, 2006
Governor praises late Judge Lichtig

September 29, 2006
Governor assures Oregonians local spinach is safe

September 26, 2006
Governor seeks public input for Coast Coho Conservation plan

September 25, 2006
Governor unveils plan to provide affordable health coverage for all kids

September 22, 2006
Governor announces manufacturing productivity, workforce preparation grant

September 21, 2006
Governor announces reduction in unemployment tax

September 21, 2006
Governor Kulongoski orders flags to be flown at half-staff

September 20, 2006
Governor Ted Kulongoski praises victory to protect roadless areas

September 19, 2006
Governor discusses plan to stimulate Oregon’s economy

September 19, 2006
Governor congratulates law enforcement recruits

September 19, 2006
Governor’s Task Force on Equality will take public testimony

September 18, 2006
Governor Kulongoski orders flags to be flown at half-staff

September 18, 2006
Three Pacific Coast Governors Announce Historic Partnership for Ocean Action

September 18, 2006
Governor appoints Martha Walters to Oregon Supreme Court

September 12, 2006
Governor announces plan to fully fund Head Start

September 11, 2006
Governor summarizes efforts to upgrade homeland security

September 7, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff

September 7, 2006
Governor halts wasteful study to reduce troopers

September 7, 2006
Oregon and Washington Governors announce major economic conference

September 5, 2006
Governor rolls out plan to strengthen public schools, higher ed

September 4, 2006
Governor praises Oregon workers in Labor Day statement

September 1, 2006
Governor urges highway and traffic safety over holiday weekend

September 1, 2006
Governor’s Executive Order renews successful Meth Task Force

September 1, 2006
Governor's Task Force on Equality will take public testimony

August

August 31, 2006
Governor announces new communication resources for counties

August 31, 2006
Governor appoints District Attorney for Morrow County

August 30, 2006
Governor announces Curry County District Attorney vacancy

August 30, 2006
Governor establishes advisory council to end homelessness

August 29, 2006
Governor hails revenue forecast as evidence of economic growth

August 29, 2006
Census shows importance of ‘Healthy Kids Plan,’ Governor says

August 29, 2006
Hynix announces $250-million Eugene plant investment

August 28, 2006
Governor urges emergency preparedness as Katrina anniversary nears

August 25, 2006
Governor proclaims September Workforce Development Month

August 24, 2006
Governor sends Murrayhill Little League team care package

August 23, 2006
Governor Kulongoski orders flags to be flown at half-staff

August 22, 2006
Leaders of Pacific Coast States Call For Emergency

August 22, 2006
Governor renews demand for summit on Klamath management

August 21, 2006
Governor unveils a new community tool to fight meth

August 18, 2006
Governor announces new Oregon Liquor Control Commission Director

August 18, 2006
Governor’s payments help coastal communities

August 17, 2006
Governor offers support for Mt. Hood wilderness expansion bill

August 17, 2006
Governor promotes back-to-school children’s health coverage

August 17, 2006
Governor encourages, congratulates Murrayhill Little League Team

August 16, 2006
Governor’s Fund for the Environment to aid restoration projects

August 9, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff

August 7, 2006
Governor wins fed approval for plan to strengthen rural health care

August 2, 2006
Governor renews fight against labor rule change

August 1, 2006
Governor proposes 24-7 patrolling on highways

July

July 31, 2006
Governor promotes 'hydrogen economy' for Oregon

July 28, 2006
Governor urges halt to sale of roadless areas

July 27, 2006
Governor invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Black Crater fire

July 27, 2006
Governor makes key state resources available for Sisters fire

July 27, 2006
Oregon Cultural Trust announces more than $1.1 million in grants

July 27, 2006
Governor promotes consumer-friendly payday loan alternatives

July 26, 2006
Governor acts to lower state's prescription drug costs

July 26, 2006
Governor orders flags flown at half-staff for fallen servicemen

July 25, 2006
Governor praises state's emergency preparedness

July 25, 2006
Governor invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for McClean Creek fire

July 24, 2006
Governor praises bi-partisan effort to increase fuel standards

July 21, 2006
Governor declares state of emergency due to imminent wildfire threat

July 21, 2006
Governor announces the arrival of three feature films

July 21, 2006
Governor seeks public input on forest protection

July 20, 2006
Governor praises $2.5 million Manufacturing 21 appropriation

July 20, 2006
Governor urges fire safety over weekend during hot weather

July 19, 2006
Governor announces major effort to strengthen transportation

July 18, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Announces Judges to Washington County Circuit Court

July 17, 2006
Governor and others call for support of stem cell bill

July 17, 2006
Governor Kulongoski directs new mental health parity rules

July 14, 2006
Governor supports making college more affordable

July 14, 2006
Governor urges President to continue help to rural counties

July 13, 2006
Governor fights labor protection rollback

July 3, 2006
Governor outlines state plan to help idled salmon trollers

July 3, 2006
Governor joins lawsuit against Bush over nuclear contamination

June

June 30, 2006
Governor Announces New Methamphetamine Law

June 30, 2006
Governor pitches Oregon advantage to Sanyo Clean Energy

June 29, 2006
Committee named to develop site selection criteria for replacement of Oregon State Hospital

June 29, 2006
Governor and Oregon State Police put sexual predator information online

June 28, 2006
IMEX will invest $5.0 million to upgrade Salem plant , Governor announces

June 27, 2006
Governor congratulates Oregon state baseball team from overseas

June 27, 2006
Governor announces funding for drug courts

June 27, 2006
Governor delivers Oregon-made aircraft tugs to Korean Air Force

June 26, 2006
Governor promotes trade, Oregon-built helicopters to Koreans

June 24, 2006
Governor leads trade mission to Korea and Japan

June 24, 2006
Governor asks court to halt federal logging plans in Biscuit Area

June 23, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Oregon soldier

June 22, 2006
Governor, Legislative leaders provide $1 million in direct emergency help to Oregon's commercial fisherman

June 22, 2006
Governor announces partnership to reduce diesel emissions

June 21, 2006
Governor directs DHS to ensure that new Medicaid rules don't harm vulnerable people

June 20, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Oregon soldier

June 15, 2006
Governor presses for health care for all kids

June 14, 2006
Governor appoints advisory group on climate change

June 14, 2006
Governor pledges ‘every possible action’ to minimize records loss

June 13, 2006
Governor Kulongoski encourages Oregonians to observe Flag Day

June 9, 2006
State leaders announce new plan for state hospital

June 9, 2006
Governor will try to halt federal timber sale

June 8, 2006
Statement of Governor on the SAIF Corporation

June 8, 2006
Governor kicks off construction of new science facility at UO

June 6, 2006
Governor announces Supreme Court vacancy

June 6, 2006
Governor draws connection between skills training, affordable housing

June 5, 2006
Governor urges feds to improve fuel mileage standards

June 3, 2006
Governor dedicates Willamette River Water Trail

June 2, 2006
Governor hosts second summit to address salmon-fishing closure

June 1, 2006
Governor orders flags to be flown at half staff in memory of Oregon soldier

May

May 31, 2006
Report shows progress against child abuse, Governor says

May 30, 2006
Governor presents Purple Heart to WWII veteran of Death March

May 30, 2006
Governor launches plan to install electronic health records

May 30, 2006
Governor announces vacancy for County Circuit Court judgeship

May 26, 2006
Governor announces vacancy for County Circuit Court judgeship

May 26, 2006
Governor addresses Crane Union HS commencement ceremony

May 25, 2006
Governor calls for flags to be flown at half staff until noon on Memorial Day

May 24, 2006
Governor kicks off effort to train more nurses, ease shortage

May 17, 2006
Governor urges House to protect Oregon shore from gas drilling

May 15, 2006
Governor launches improvement to I-5/Beltline Interchange

May 11, 2006
Governor calls for extension of Medicare enrollment deadline

May 11, 2006
Governor launches ‘Oregon After School for Kids’

May 10, 2006
Governor says Oregon must control its own energy destiny

May 9, 2006
Governor opens PSU's College of Engineering/Computer Science

May 8, 2006
Governor pushes training for workforce, more manufacturing jobs

May 4, 2006
Governor, Attorney General launch ‘Gas Price Reporter’ Website

May 3, 2006
Governor announces trade mission, welcomes giant crane

May 2, 2006
Governor: Expanding School-Based Health Centers improves access to health care for kids

May 2, 2006
Governor announces forums on services to aging Oregonians

May 1, 2006
Governor will release report on School-Based Health Centers, budget for Centers in ’07

May 1, 2006
Governor praises Corvallis as coast’s first ‘Green Power Community’

April

April 28, 2006
Governor Kulongoski signs bill to help Portland schools

April 26, 2006
Governor Kulongoski signs payday loan regulation into law

April 25, 2006
Governor signs bill dedicating millions more to Oregon's public schools

April 24, 2006
Governor declares state of emergency over salmon season

April 24, 2006
Governor Kulongoski signs ‘Jessica’s Law’

April 22, 2006
Governor proposes substantial funding boost for schools

April 21, 2006
Governor asks feds to protect 2 million acres of forest land

April 19, 2006
Governor’s Fund for Environment makes $346,000 in grants

April 13, 2006
Governor opposes Yucca Mountain bill that weakens state authority and public safety

April 13, 2006
Governor wants to improve children’s access to nutritious fresh foods at Farmers’ Markets

April 6, 2006
Governor calls special session to address DHS budget, schools

April 5, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Announces Appointments to Taskforce on Equality

March

March 30, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Releases Updated Plan on Pandemic Flu

March 29, 2006
Governor Calls for More State Police and Stronger Protections Against ID Theft

March 28, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Calls for Action to Minimize Salmon-closure Hardships

March 27, 2006
Governor Pushes Development of Ocean ‘Wave Energy’ in Oregon

March 23, 2006
Governor Welcomes New High-tech Firm to Oregon

March 23, 2006
Governor will Hold Emergency Summit on Closure of Salmon Season

March 23, 2006
Governors Send Joint Letter to President Bush

March 23, 2006
Statement by Governor Kulongoski on Ferrioli v. DEQ

March 22, 2006
Oregon Department of Human Services headquarters building renamed today in honor of Governor Barbara Roberts

March 20, 2006
Governor to promote agenda on energy independence at Serveron

March 20, 2006
Governor partners with business leaders for renewable energy

March 17, 2006
Governor announces that Genentech chooses Oregon for expansion

March 17, 2006
Statement by Governor on John Hampton

March 16, 2006
Governor says cooperation with Washington State is essential

March 13, 2006
Governor warns: "Don't pay to borrow your own money"

March 10, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Moving State Government to 100-percent New Renewable Energy

March 7, 2006
Governor Highlights Jobs Gain in RV Industry

March 6, 2006
Governor Meets with Meth-affected Family to Stress the Need for Meth-related Child Abuse Prevention

March 3, 2006
Governor Hails Forecast as Evidence of Hot Economy

March 1, 2006
Governor Kulongoski and Legislature Receive Phase-Two Report on Oregon Mental Health System

February

February 28, 2006
Governor Kulongoski Announces Oregon Sustainability Board Appointments

February 28, 2006
Governor Briefs Oregon Delegation on Human Impacts of Federal Policy Changes and Budget Cuts

February 27, 2006
Governor Calls on President to Reverse Health Care Cuts for Oregonians

February 27, 2006
Governor: Steady Job Growth is Evidence of Progress

February 24, 2006
Governor Outlines Agenda in State of the State Speech

February 9, 2006
Governor Forms Taskforce on Equality to Prevent Discrimination

February 8, 2006
Governor Launches Effort to Ensure Basic Healthcare for All

February 8, 2006
Governor Calls on Congress to Reject Cuts to Critical Programs

February 6, 2006
Governor Announces Recruiting Initiative to Attract Students of Color to Oregon's Public Service

February 6, 2006
Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Coretta Scott King

February 4, 2006
Governor Participates in Send-Off for Oregon Guard Troops

February 3, 2006
Governor Protests Proposed Cuts to Army & Air Guards

February 2, 2006
Governor Appoints New Director of Economic & Community Development

February 1, 2006
Governor Announces New Natural Resources Advisor

January

January 31, 2006

Governor Announces Record Donations to Oregon Cultural Trust

January 30, 2006

Governor Launches Improvement Project for I-5

January 28, 2006

Governor Repeats Advice to Homeowners: 'Buy Flood Insurance'

January 26, 2006

Governor Decries Refusal to do Business with Commission Member Because of Commission's Vote

January 26, 2006

State Appoints Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning

January 25, 2006

Governor Commends Federal Action on Prescription Drug Program and Urges Continued Attention

January 20, 2006

Governor Announces Head of Oregon Pathways to Advancement

January 18, 2006

Governor, Legislative Leaders Propose Additional Funding for Oregon State Police

January 17, 2006

Governor Outlines Plan to Address State’s Health Care Needs

January 17, 2006

Statement by Governor on Gonzales v. Oregon

January 17, 2006

Statement by Governor on December 2005 Unemployment Rate

January 17, 2006

Governor Lauds Public-Private Partnership to Improve Oregon Coast Coho Populations

January 13, 2006
Governor Issues Emergency Prescription Drug Assistance for Medicare Beneficiaries

January 13, 2006
Governor Declares State Of Emergency In 24 Counties

January 12, 2006
Governor Kicks Off Annual State Employees Food Drive

January 9, 2006
Governor Calls for Change in Education Debate, Linking the Economy and Education

January 9, 2006
Governor Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

January 6, 2006
Governor Urges Residents to Buy Flood Insurance, if Needed

January 2, 2006
Governor Inspects Flood Damage, Assesses Costs

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