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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
 
January 30, 2006
 
January 28, 2006
 
January 26, 2006
 
January 26, 2006
 
January 25, 2006
 
January 20, 2006
 
January 18, 2006
 
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
 
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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