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December
December 31, 2007
New Year's Message: Governor Kulongoski asks Oregonians to Resolve to Fight Hunger
 
December 21, 2007
Governor Moves Storm Recovery Efforts to Phase Two
 
December 20, 2007
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on the EPA Decision to Deny Waiver for Stronger Tailpipe Emission Standards
 
December 19, 2007
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski Encouraging Year End Giving To Cultural Trust
 
December 19, 2007
Governor's Office Announces Appointment of Deputy General Counsel
 
December 19, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces Judicial Appointment
 
December 18, 2007
LNG Draft Environmental Impact Statement “incomplete and flawed,” according to Governor
 
December 17, 2007
Governor Hails Jobs Report as Great News for Oregon’s Working Families and Economy
 
December 13, 2007
Governor Wishes a Happy Birthday to the National Guard
 
December 12, 2007
Claudia Black to Join Governor’s Office as Health Policy Advisor
 
December 12, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces Judicial Appointment
 
December 11, 2007
Governor Declares ‘Abnormal Disruption of Marketplace’ in Wake of Storm  
 
December 10, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces Declaration of FEMA Individual Assistance Benefits for Clatsop County  

December 8, 2007
Federal Government Approves Kulongoski's Request for Disaster Aid to Oregon
 
December 6, 2007
Governor Kulongoski's Children's Mental Health Advisors Recommend Launching Statewide "Oregon Wraparound" Program
 
December 5, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Requests Federal Emergency Aid
 
December 3, 2007
State Agencies Respond to Impact of Winter Storms
 
December 3, 2007
Governor Declares State of Emergency due to Sustained Wind and Rain
 
December 3, 2007
Governor Announces Achterman Chair of Oregon Transportation Commission

November
November 21, 2007
Governor Wishes Oregon Families a Safe and Happy Holiday
 
November 21, 2007
Governor Asks Ball to Lead Emergency Communications Network
 
November 21, 2007
"Safety, Justice and Hope," Values Guide Governor's New Re-Entry Council
 
November 20, 2007
Governor Directs Children's Services Head to Review Allred Case
 
November 16, 2007
Governor Signs Executive Order Securing Oregon Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
 
November 14, 2007
Governor Promotes Expanded Opportunity Grant Program
 
November 8, 2007
Oregon Joins California Lawsuit Against the EPA
 
November 1, 2007
Statement of Governor Kulongoski to Oregon Fishing Industry Representatives
 
November 1, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

October
October 26, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
October 23, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Memorandum of Understanding with British Columbia
 
October 19, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces Lane County Judicial Appointments
 
October 19, 2007
Governor Announces Appointments to New Revenue Task Force
 
October 17, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces Hunger, Health and Nutrition Initiative
 
October 17, 2007
On Eve of Override Vote Governor Urges Congressional Delegation to Support SCHIP Program
 
October 12, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Declares Oregon Harvest Week
 
October 12, 2007
Statement from Governor Ted Kulongoski on failed efforts to overturn Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2007
 
October 11, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Forms Bottle Bill Task Force
 
October 10, 2007
Governor Launches State’s Participation in the Oregon 150 Celebration
 
October 4, 2007
Governor Kulongoski and Mayor Potter Highlight Oregon's Participation in TOPOFF 4
 
October 3, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
October 2, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Coos County District Attorney
 
October 1, 2007
Governor announces new tools to help Oregonians navigate identity theft law

September
September 19, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
September 14, 2007
Governor Calls for Assistance for Consumers Who Face Foreclosure
 
September 12, 2007
Governor's Call on Auto Industry to Work Toward Clean Cars
 
September 7, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day
 
September 4, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Invoked Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to the GW Fire

August
August 31, 2007
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Revenue Forecast
 
August 30, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Receives Report on Oregon Bridges
 
August 30, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
August 28, 2007
Governor Signs Post-Secondary Education Executive Orders
 
August 23, 2007
Governor Appoints Ed Asner to the Oregon Film and Video Board
 
August 23, 2007
Governor Announces Judicial Vacancy on Washington County Circuit Court
 
August 22, 2007
Oregon and Other Western Climate Initiative Members Set Regional Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
 
August 21, 2007 
Governor Kulongoski Announces Executive Appointments
 
August 17, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Opens New Lowell Streetcar Station  
 
August 9, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Issues Vetoes for 2007 Legislative Session
 
 
August 9, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Healthy Kids Legislation
 
August 3, 2007
Governor Directs Oregon Department of Transportation to Report on Bridge Safety
 
August 2, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
August 1, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs ConnectOregon II

July
July 31, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Ethics and Initiative Reforms
 
July 31, 2007
Governor Kulongoski signs into law tax incentive package benefiting Oregon National Guard soldiers and their families
 
July 30, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Issues Notice of Possible Intent to Veto
 
July 27, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Fifteen Pieces of Legislation
 
July 26, 2007
Oregon Cultural Trust Announces More Than $1.36 Million in Grants
 
July 26, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs the 2007 Oregon Innovation Plan
 
July 24, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs a Series of Legislation
 
July 18, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
July 13, 2007
Governor Kulongoski and SEIU Settle Contract for 2007-09 Biennium
 
July 13, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Two Pieces of Legislation
 
July 13, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
July 12, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Two Oregon Soldiers
 
July 12, 2007
Governor Issues State of Emergency Due to Threat of Forest Fires
 
July 10, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Invoked Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to Egley Complex Fire
 
July 3, 2007
Message from Governor Kulongoski on the Fourth of July Holiday
 
July 3, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon National Guard Pilot
 
July 2, 2007
Governor Urges Citizens to Help Bring Simpsons Movie Premiere to Oregon

June
June 29, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Two Oregon Soldiers
 
June 29, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
June 28, 2007
Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski Upon Sine Die
 
June 28, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Historic Education Budgets
 
June 28, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs Healthy Oregon Act and Toxin Pollutants Bill
 
June 26, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Signs a Series of Legislation
 
June 25, 2007
Governor Congratulates Beavers on World Series Repeat, Commends UNC and Governor Easley on a Thrilling Weekend
 
June 25, 2007
Governor Releases Child Welfare Report; Signs Legislation to Improve Child Protection Services
 
June 22, 2007
Governors Make Wager on College World Series Championship
 
June 22, 2007
Governor Signs a Series of Legislation
 
June 21, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff at Fire Stations
 
June 21, 2007
Governor Commends Public-Private Partners in Securing Federal Workforce Innovation Event
 
June 20, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Marion County
 
June 20, 2007
Governor Signs a Series of Legislation
 
June 19, 2007
Statement by Governor on Reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act
 
June 19, 2007
Governor Signs into Law Consumer Protections on Financial Services
 
June 18, 2007
Governor Signs Anti-Price Gouging and Consumer Protection Laws
 
June 14, 2007
Governor Signs Series of Legislation
 
June 13, 2007
Governor Signs Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable in Oregon
 
June 13, 2007
Governor Calls on Oregonians to Commemorate Flag Day
 
June 11, 2007
Governor Signs Four Pieces of Legislation
 
June 7, 2007
Governor Signs Bottle Bill Expansion and Electronic Recycling Bill into Law
 
June 6, 2007
Governor Signs Renewable Portfolio Standard into Law
 
June 5, 2007
Governor Announces Executive Appointments
 
June 2, 2007
Governor Celebrates Completion of the Willamette River Water Trail
 
June 1, 2007
Governor  Presents First Annual Oregon Sustainability Awards

May
May 31, 2007
Governor Signs a Series of Legislation
 
May 30, 2007
Governor Signs Access to Birth Control Act
 
May 25, 2007
Governor Establishes Re-Entry Council to Reduce Criminal Recidivism
 
May 25, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces Appointments to Oregon Educators Benefits Board
 
May 24, 2007
Governor Calls on Federal Leaders to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Act
 
May 24, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day
 
May 23, 2007
Statement by the Governor on House Passage of Renewable Energy Standard
 
May 22, 2007
Governor Calls on President to Work to Lower Gas Prices
 
May 21, 2007
Oregon Governor’s Fund for the Environment Funds Projects Worth Nearly $1.2 Million
 
May 18, 2007
Statement by Governor on the Passing of Les Schwab
 
May 17, 2007
Governor Signs Series of Legislation
 
May 16, 2007
Governor Signs Law to Strengthen Workplace Safety for Firefighters, Police & Public Safety Employees
 
May 10, 2007
Governor Signs into Law One-Year Extension for Review of Measure 37 Claims
 
May 9, 2007
Governor Signs Bills Expanding Protections and Rights for All Oregonians
 
May 8, 2007
Oregon Joins Thirty States to Establish Greenhouse Emissions Tracking Program
 
May 8, 2007
Statement by Governor on the Passing of Mac Sumner
 
May 7, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
May 2, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
May 2, 2007
Governor Signs E-Permitting Legislation to Streamline Construction Permitting

April

April 30, 2007
Governor Releases Oregon Progress Report 2007
 
April 26, 2007
Governor Signs Legislation to Expand the Oregon Prescription Drug Program
 
April 24, 2007
Governor Grocery Shops for "Food Stamp Challenge"
 
April 20, 2007
Governor Announces Judicial Appointments
 
April 20, 2007
Governor to Proclaim April 23-29 "Hunger Awareness Week"
 
April 19, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
April 19, 2007
Governor Directs Advisory Council to Develop Integrated State Strategy for Ocean Preservation
 
April 18, 2007
Governor Applauds House for Advancing Debate About Dedicated Funding for Oregon State Police
 
April 17, 2007
Oregon’s Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program
 
April 17, 2007
Statement by the Governor on House Passage of Anti-Discrimination Protections and Domestic Partnerships for Gay and Lesbian Oregonians
 
April 17, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Virginia Tech Tragedy
 
April 16, 2007
Governor Urges Legislature to Fund Capital Improvements for Oregon Universities and Community Colleges
 
April 13, 2007
Governor to Tour Portland State University and Discuss Urgently Needed Construction Funding with Students
 
April 12, 2007
Governor Signs a Series of Legislation
April 11, 2007
Governor Applauds Senate Approval of the Shared Responsibility Model
 
April 10, 2007
Statement by Governor on Senate Passage of Renewable Energy Standard
 
April 9, 2007
Governor Challenges Oregonians to “Food Stamp Challenge”
 
April 9, 2007
Governor Signs a Series of Legislation
 
April 6, 2007
Governor Delivers Mid-Session Review of the 2007 Legislature
 
April 4, 2007
Governor Receives Recommendations from Search and Rescue Taskforce
March
March 28, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
March 27, 2007
Governor Signs Order Launching Statewide Transformation of Mental Health Services for Oregon Youth
 
March 22, 2007
Statement by Governor on Ways & Means Co-Chairs Budget
 
March 22, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
March 21, 2007
Governor Signs Bill Creating Common Health Insurance Pool for Oregon Educators
 
March 19, 2007
Governor Announces Executive Appointments
 
March 16, 2007
Governor Signs Historic Rainy Day Fund into Law
 
March 15, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
March 12, 2007
State employees' gifts to charities top previous year's campaign
 
March 9, 2007
Governor Announces New Workforce Grants to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy
 
March 9, 2007
First Lady Oberst Supports Cultural Revitalization Package
 
March 8, 2007
Governor Applauds House for Taking First Step - Passing Rainy Day Fund
 
March 8, 2007
Governor, Legislators Introduce New Protections Against Identity Theft
 
March 8, 2007
Governor Calls on Congress to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Act
 
March 6, 2007
Governor Presses Legislature to Support Renewable Energy Standard for Oregon
 
March 2, 2007
Governor Announces Judicial Vacancies on Clackamas and Curry County Circuit Courts
 
March 1, 2007
Statement from Governor on the House Passage of Biofuels and Renewable Tax Credit Proposals

February
February 28, 2007
Governor Announces Judicial Appointments
 
February 28, 2007
Governor Sends Legislature Site Evaluation Recommendations for Replacement of Oregon State Hospital
 
February 26, 2007
Governor Announces New Five State Study to Fight Climate Change
 
February 23, 2007
Governor Announces Federal Assistance for Storm Damage to Oregon Highways
 
February 22, 2007
Governor Rallies for Increased Funding for Higher Education
 
February 22, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
February 20, 2007
Governor Calls on the Legislature to Join Him in Opening Doors to Higher Education for All Oregonians
 
February 14, 2007
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
 
February 8, 2007
Governor Announces Executive Appointments
 
February 8, 2007
State Issues Lottery Bonds to Fund Transportation, Campus Improvements, and Economic Development
 
February 7, 2007
Oregon Earns National Award from PlanSponsor Magazine
 
February 7, 2007
Governor Announces New Program to Expand Health Care Workforce
 
February 6, 2007
Governor Appoints New Benton County District Attorney
 
February 5, 2007
Governor Calls for Timely and Deliberate Response to Measure 37
 
February 1, 2007
Governor Appoints James Francesconi to State Board of Higher Education

January

 

January 31, 2007
 
January 31, 2007
 
January 30, 2007
 
January 25, 2007
 
January 24, 2007
Governor Offers Vision for Combating Global Warming in His Second Term
 
January 19, 9007
Governor Urges Legislature to Put Small Landowners at Front of the Line
 
January 18, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Calls for Cutting Federal Subsidies that Perpetuate Oil Dependency
 
January 10, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Opposes Increased Troop Levels in Iraq
 
January 11, 2007
Governor Urges Congress to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Act
 
January 10, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Announces New Biomass Plant in Lakeview
 
January 8, 2007
Governor Begins Second Term with Call for Unity in Moving All of Oregon Forward
 
January 4, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Appoints Allen Alley as New Deputy Chief of Staff
 
January 4, 2007
Governor Touts His Agenda for Hope and Opportunity at Oregon Business Plan Economic Summit
 
January 5, 2007
Governor Kulongoski Receives Chronology of State Support in Kim Search

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