STATEMENTS FROM GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY AND ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT EARL POTTER REGARDING THE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE -- February 27, 2010 |
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In December, Governor Tim Pawlenty and First Lady Mary Pawlenty led an historic Minnesota trade mission to Chile and Brazil. In Chile, delegates had meetings in Santiago and Conception to foster stronger economic relations, promote trade exchanges, and explore new business opportunities. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY UNVEILS PLAN TO BALANCE STATE BUDGET WITHOUT RAISING TAXES -- February 15, 2010 |
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Governor Tim Pawlenty today released his supplemental budget recommendations, eliminating the state's projected $1.2 billion deficit and providing tax cuts to spur job growth. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY FOCUSES ON 'TRUE SOURCE' OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN FINAL STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS -- February 11, 2010 |
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In his final State of the State Address, Governor Tim Pawlenty said state government needs to listen to job creators about what needs to be done to grow good, private sector jobs in Minnesota. The Governor also implored legislators to reduce government spending, cut taxes on job providers, and reform the state?s budget process. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY PROPOSES TO MORE THAN DOUBLE SENTENCES FOR SEX OFFENDERS -- February 9, 2010 |
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Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced a proposal to more than double prison time for sex offenders and a new comprehensive internet education program to help protect children from online predators. Under the Governor's proposal, an offender convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct would receive a 25-year sentence, more than doubling the current presumptive sentence. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES EIGHTH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S DEER HUNTING OPENER WILL BE IN LITTLE FALLS -- February 3, 2010 |
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Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the eighth annual Minnesota Governor's Deer Hunting Opener will be held in the Little Falls area on November 5 and 6, 2010. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY'S GOVERNMENT REFORM INITIATIVE SAVES $250 MILLION, IMPROVES SERVICE TO CITIZENS -- January 28, 2010 |
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As a result of Governor Tim Pawlenty?s Drive to Excellence state government reform initiative, state and local governments will save more than $250 million on goods and services they are purchasing through July 2011. The accomplishments are highlighted in a report issued by the Drive to Excellence Sub-Cabinet, headed by Department of Administration Commissioner Sheila M. Reger. |
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