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MINNESOTA RECEIVES NEARLY $58 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR AREAS HIT BY FORECLOSURES -- September 26, 2008 |
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| The State of Minnesota, three counties, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are receiving nearly $58 million in new federal funds to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties, Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY NAMES COMMISSIONERS TO LEAD GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ANALYSIS TEAM -- September 24, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today appointed Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Glenn Wilson and Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Dan McElroy to lead the Governor's Economic Outlook Analysis Team. They will consult with the state?s economic advisors regarding recent volatility in financial markets and the impact on Minnesota. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY UNVEILS EDUCATION REFORM INITIATIVES -- September 23, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today unveiled initiatives to improve teaching, increase accountability for academic results, and provide intensive intervention for 8th graders struggling in math and reading. |
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RENAISSANCE ON THE IRON RANGE: $1.65 BILLION STEELMAKING PLANT BREAKS GROUND NEAR NASHWAUK -- September 19, 2008 |
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| Citing substantial economic benefits for the state and a significant investment on Minnesota's Iron Range, Governor Tim Pawlenty participated in groundbreaking activities today for the new $1.65 billion Essar Steel Minnesota project near Nashwauk. The plant will be the first mine-to-steelmaking facility in North America. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES REGIONAL ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLANNING TO SUPPORT WIND ENERGY -- September 18, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that Minnesota and four other Midwest states have created a transmission planning effort that will promote regional electric transmission investment and cost sharing. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- September 17, 2008 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding discussions with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the state's MinnesotaCare waiver. |
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