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MINNESOTA STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN TO USE E-PRESCRIBING -- June 6, 2007 |
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| Taking another step to contain health care costs through technology and electronic medical records, Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that the State of Minnesota will implement e-prescribing for state employees and their dependents through a new prescription benefits manager. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ORDERS U.S. AND STATE FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF SERGEANT JASON SCHUMANN -- May 31, 2007 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today ordered that the United States flag and the State of Minnesota flag be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Friday, June 1 in honor and remembrance of Sergeant Jason Schumann who died a hero while protecting his country and fighting for freedom on May 19, 2007 in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS K-12, HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION BILLS, VETOES TAX BILL -- May 30, 2007 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today took action on the four remaining omnibus bills passed during the 2007 legislative session. The Governor signed the K-12, higher education and transportation funding bills, deleting seven appropriations through line-item vetoes, and vetoed the tax bill in its entirety. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REQUESTS SMALL BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION ASSISTANCE FOR GUNFLINT TRAIL -- May 29, 2007 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty is asking the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make financial assistance available for businesses and residents along the Gunflint Trail in Cook County. The Governor requested an SBA Disaster Declaration today because of the damage caused by the Ham Lake fire. |
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PAWLENTY SIGNS THREE OMNIBUS FUNDING BILLS -- May 25, 2007 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed three major state funding bills that provide funding for health and human services, jobs and economic development, and state government. |
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PAWLENTY SIGNS NEXT GENERATION ENERGY ACT -- May 25, 2007 |
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| Following through on the sweeping energy initiatives he outlined last December, Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007. |
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