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Press Releases from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES "IF YOU DON'T BREATHE, YOU DON'T LEAVE" PROPOSAL TO DEAL WITH DWI OFFENDERS -- January 19, 2010 |
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| Governor Pawlenty today announced a proposal requiring all convicted DWI offenders to utilize breath activated ignition systems or face a longer period of not driving. The proposal also aims to toughen other aspects of Minnesota DWI laws, including lowering the alcohol concentration limit from 0.20 to 0.15 for enhanced administrative penalties; applying enhanced sanctions to all second-time DWI offenders, regardless of blood alcohol concentration; and reforming drivers license revocation laws. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY PRESENTS FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BONDING PLAN -- January 15, 2010 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today released a financially responsible bonding proposal for the 2010 legislative session focusing on statewide priorities that will position Minnesota for future growth. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS -- January 12, 2010 |
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| More than 70 years ago the legislature granted Minnesota governors the authority to unallot and the district court?s decision misinterpreted that law in key respects. We hope the Minnesota Supreme Court will more clearly and directly address this issue. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REQUESTS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR EIGHTEEN MINNESOTA COUNTIES -- January 11, 2010 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty sent a letter today to United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting that an agricultural disaster be declared for Roseau, Beltrami, Pennington, Clearwater, Wilkin, Mahnomen, Becker, Pope, Hubbard, Wadena, Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, Cook and Carlton Counties in Minnesota. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- December 30, 2009 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the Ramsey County District Court?s decision granting a temporary restraining order in the unallotment lawsuit. |
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