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Press Releases 2008  

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November

November 19, 2008
Governor, Nissan & PGE partner to promote zero-emission vehicles 

November 19, 2008
Governor calls for across the board reductions to balance 2007 budget 

November 17, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Employment Numbers 

November 14, 2008
Education Remains Governor's Top Budget Priority 

November 13, 2008
Agreement in Principle marks first critical step on presumptive path to remove four Klamath River dams

November 10, 2008
Governor Presents Jobs and Transportation Act of 2009

November 6, 2008
Governor Receives Transportation Report from Advisory Committee

October

October 31, 2008
Governor’s Wellness Initiative Encourages Healthier Choices for a Healthier Oregon

October 30, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

October 27, 2008
Governor Announces Climate Change Agenda for 2009

October 22, 2008
Governor Honors Pacific Coast Fruit Company for Efforts to End Hunger

October 20, 2008
Governor Requests a Rehearing on the Bradwood Landing LNG Facility

October 20, 2008
Harvest Week: Governor Announces New Curriculum for Health Care Community to Learn How to Address Hunger

October 17, 2008
Governor Declares October 20-24 "Oregon Harvest Week"

October 17, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Welcomes SolarWorld to Oregon

October 16, 2008
Governor Praises State Employees for Exceeding Commuter Challenge Goal

October 15, 2008
Governor Welcomes Seventh Solar Manufacturing Facility to Call Oregon Home

October 14, 2008
Statement by Governor Kulongoski on Daimler Closure of Freightliner Plant

October 10, 2008
Governor's Statement on the Passing of David Lett, Oregon's "Papa Pinot"

October 3, 2008
Governor's Statement on the Extension of County Payments

October 2, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

October 2, 2008
State Launches Financial Information Web Site for Oregonians

October 1, 2008
Governor Supports Inclusion of County Payments in Federal Economic Rescue Bill

September

September 30, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Interim Polk County District Attorney

September 26, 2008
Governor Creates Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Work Group

September 25, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Executive Appointments

September 25, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

September 24, 2008
Statement by Governor Kulongoski on County Payments

September 24, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Justice of the Peace for Hood River County

September 23, 2008
Statement by Governor Kulongoski on Western Climate Initiative Plan

September 18, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Calls for Rehearing on Bradwood Landing LNG Facility

September 17, 2008
Governor's Statement on Federal Aid for West Coast Salmon Fishers

September 10, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day

September 3, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

August

August 28, 2008
Governor Announces Agreement to Continue Air Service in Klamath Falls and North Bend

August 28, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on September Forecast

August 27, 2008
Governor Hosts Summit on Oregon's Energy Future

August 22, 2008
Statement by Governor Kulongoski on Loss of Oregon Firefighter

August 21, 2008
Governor Calls for New Approach to Federal Forest Management Plan

August 21, 2008
Governor Testifies at Surface Transportation Board Hearing

August 13, 2008
Governor Encourages State Contracting with Minority and Women Owned Businesses

August 8, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Loss of Oregon Firefighters

August 7, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Crook County Circuit Court and District Attorney Appointments

August 7, 2008
Governor Unveils First in the Nation Solar Highway Installation

July

July 30, 2008
Governor Outlines Sustainable Transportation Initiatives for 2009

July 29, 2008
July 24, 2008
Governor not surprised data shows increased salmon returns in Columbia River Basin

July 24, 2008
Governor Announces Creation of Oregon Commercial Air Service Coalition

July 24, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Vacancy of Justice of the Peace for Hood River County

July 23, 2008
Statement by Governor on Hynix Closure

July 22, 2008
Governor challenges federal salmon plan for Columbia River Basin

July 21, 2008
Governor Announces District Attorney Appointment Process in Wheeler County

July 15, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Tracy Prall to Marion County Bench

July 14, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Lifting Offshore Drilling Ban

July 11, 2008
Governor calls on FERC to withdraw Bradwood Landing final report

July 3, 2008
Message from the Governor on the 4th of July Holiday

June

June 30, 2008
Pacific Coast Leaders Build Regional Collaboration

June 25, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Grants to Improve Transportation Systems in Prineville and Madras

June 24, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Grants to Improve Transportation Systems in Portland, North Bend and Medford

June 23, 2008
Governor Receives Report from Task Force on Federal Forest Payments

June 18, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Lifting Offshore Drilling Ban

June 17, 2008
Governor Outlines Energy Efficiency Goals at Climate Conference

June 16, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces New Deputy Chief of Staff

June 11, 2008
Governor Presents Health Care Priorities: Reduce Costs, Expand Access

June 8, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Passing of Bryan Johnston

June 6, 2008
Governor's statement on final EIS for Bradwood Landing LNG facility

June 2, 2008
Governor Issues 'Commuter Challenge' to Reduce State Government's Carbon Footprint

May

May 29, 2008
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Revenue Forecast

May 29, 2008
Governor Challenges Food Industry to Partner with Oregon's Food Bank Network to Fight Hunger

May 28, 2008
Governor Challenges Business Community to Join Nike and Adopt Summer Food Sites

May 27, 2008
Hunger Week: Governor Challenges Health Care Community to Learn about Health Effects of Hunger

May 23, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Designates Hatfield Seat on OHSU Board

May 22, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

May 22, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Judicial Appointments in Marion and Lincoln Counties

May 19, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

May 16, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Douglas County District Attorney

May 12, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Sets New Course for State Economic Development

May 9, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Receives Report that Questions LNG in Oregon

May 1, 2008
Commerce Responds to Governor’s Request for Fishing Failure Declaration

April

April 30, 2008
Governor Awards $1.4 Million in Workforce Education and Training Grants

April 29, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Awards More Than $280,000 in Environmental Grants

April 24, 2008
Governor Objects to Federal Restriction on Tailpipe Standards

April 22, 2008
Governors Ask Congress to Support Disaster Funding for Salmon Fishers

April 21, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Issues Earth Day Challenge

April 11, 2008
Governor Outlines Vision for Green Transportation Policies

April 10, 2008
Governor Praises State Employees for Helping to Fight Hunger in Oregon

April 10, 2008
Governor Orders State Agencies to Help Families and Communities Hurt by Curtailment of Ocean Salmon Fishing

April 9, 2008
Governor Opens First School Based Health Center for Washington County

April 3, 2008
Governor Advances Oregon Clean Technology Industry While in Europe and Israel

April 2, 2008
Governor Announces New Steps to Improve Services for Oregon Veterans

April 2, 2008
Governor Tours Intel’s Israel Research and Development Facility

April 1, 2008
Governor Moves to Digitize Health Care in Oregon

March

March 31, 2008
Governor Meets with European Union Officials on Cap and Trade

March 28, 2008
Governor Announces Douglas County District Attorney Vacancy

March 25, 2008
Governor Underscores Importance of Transportation to Economy and Quality of Life

March 24, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Continues Call for Investment in Green Technology

March 21, 2008
Governor's Annual Address Answers Oregon's Greatest Challenges

March 20, 2008
Governor Releases Framework to Build Statewide Early Childhood System

March 19, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Nancy Hamilton as Deputy Chief of Staff

March 13, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Plans to Appoint Brad Avakian Labor Commissioner

March 12, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Signs Mortgage Protection Legislation

March 12, 2008
March 5, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Signs Water Storage Legislation and Tours Echo Meadows Project

March 5, 2008
Governor Announces New Director of Department of Administrative Services

March 4, 2008
New Requirements Improve Quality of Care at Oregon Nursing Homes

March 3, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Signs Legislation to Establish Committee on Performance Excellence

February

February 22, 2008
Statement by Governor Kulongoski on Conclusion of February Session

February 15, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Signs Legislation to Secure Oregon Driver Licenses

February 13, 2008
Governor Appoints Special Master to Oversee State Hospital Improvements

February 5, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

February 5, 2008
Governor Announces Judicial Vacancies on Lincoln and Marion County Circuit Courts

January

January 31, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

January 28, 2008
Governor Announces Appointments to Oregon Transportation Commission
January 24, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Announces Global Warming Commission and Outlines 2009 Climate Change Agenda

January 18, 2008
January 17, 2008
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

January 16, 2008
January 15, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission
January 11, 2008
Governor tells Homeland Security Council: "We must make sure the lessons we have learned in the last few months are not lost"  
January 5, 2008
January 2, 2008