Press Announcements (2008)

May 14, 2008Gov. Blunt: Expect Special Session If Illegal Immigration Reform Fails
May 14, 2008Gov. Blunt Recognizes Missouri's 2008 Presidential Scholar Program Winners and Semifinalists
May 14, 2008Gov. Blunt Lauds Kansas City Royals' John Buck for Support of Adoption Heart Gallery
May 14, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Katy Trail State Park Inducted into Rail-Trail Hall of Fame
May 13, 2008Gov. Blunt's Office: Missouri Foundation for Health Disingenuous About Uninsured
May 13, 2008Gov. Blunt Issues Executive Order to Assist With Tornado Cleanup
May 13, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on House Action to Roll Back Property Taxes
May 13, 2008Gov. Blunt, Rep. Blunt, Secretary Chertoff and FEMA Administrator Paulison Tour Tornado Ravaged Southwest Missouri
May 13, 2008Gov. Blunt, Public Safety Officials Warn More Possible Bad Weather Near
May 13, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Name of Missouri's Newest State Park
May 12, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces SEMA Working with Local Officials on Tornado Safe Room Project in Newton County
May 12, 2008Gov. Blunt Orders Flags Flown at Half-staff in Memory of Seneca Firefighter
May 12, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends Recovery Efforts During Visit to Tornado Ravaged Southwest Missouri
May 12, 2008Gov. Blunt Warns Southwest Missourians to Beware of Scams Following Destructive Tornadoes
May 12, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Joint Damage Assessment Teams for Newton, Barry, Jasper Counties
May 12, 2008Gov. Blunt's Proactive Immigration Directive Leads to Detention of 250 Illegal Immigrants Since August
May 11, 2008Gov. Blunt, Missouri State Highway Patrol Caution Motorist in Wake of Fatal Tornadoes
May 11, 2008Gov. Blunt Activates State Agencies and National Guard to Support Recovery Efforts from Deadly Tornadoes
May 10, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on Newton County Tornado Damage
May 9, 2008Flags to be Flown at Half-staff on May 15 in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 9, 2008Gov. Blunt Urges Citizens to Practice Preparedness in Wake of Severe Weather, Flooding and Earthquake Tremors
May 9, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces 2008 Older Worker of the Year Winner
May 8, 2008Gov. Blunt Lauds State Budget's Commitments to Education, Respect for Missourians' Hard Earned Dollars
May 8, 2008Statement by Gov. Blunt's Press Office
May 8, 2008Gov. Blunt to Proclaim David Cook Day
May 8, 2008Governor's Office: Rep. Harris' Complaints of Intimidation "Absurd"
May 8, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Opening of 2008 DREAM Initiative
May 7, 2008Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds Budget's Commitment to Missouri Health Care
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds Senate Action to Cut Taxes for Military Heroes
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds Budget's Commitment to Protect Vulnerable Missourians
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds Budget Investment to Support Corrections Department
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on Passage of Legislation Promoting Economic Development Opportunities
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds New Investments in Enhancing Missourians' Safety
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds Budget's Investments in Missouri's Future Economic Growth
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt's Office Seeks E-Mails and E-Mail Back-up Tapes From State Representative
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends Budget's Commitment to Missouri Farm Families and Environment
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds Budget's Investments in Safe and Modern Transportation
May 7, 2008Gov. Blunt Lauds Budget for Enhancing Higher Education Opportunities for Missouri Students
May 6, 2008Gov. Blunt’s Office Seeks All E-mail Backup Tapes from Nixon's Office
May 6, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $1.9 million to Help Missouri Schools and Communities Save on Energy Costs
May 6, 2008Gov. Blunt Lauds Budget's Significant Education Funding Increases
May 6, 2008Gov. Blunt Remembers Missouri Native Harry S Truman
May 6, 2008Nixon Continues Obstructive Stance to Sunshine Request by Providing Non-responsive Documents
May 5, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Four Missouri Technology Centers Receive $350,000 in Small Business Incubator Program Tax Credits
May 5, 2008Gov. Blunt Leads Roundtable Discussion with Education and Business Leaders
May 3, 2008Gov. Blunt Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers at Memorial Service
May 2, 2008Gov. Blunt Nominates Tweedy to State Ethics Commission
May 2, 2008Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
May 2, 2008Gov. Blunt Honors Missouri's State Employees Dedication to Public Service
May 2, 2008Gov. Blunt's Lawsuit Reform is Curbing Abuse by Trial Lawyers
May 2, 2008Gov. Blunt Activates State Agencies; Works to Ensure Safety of Missouri Families
May 1, 2008What Others Are Saying About Legislation Signed by Gov. Blunt to Bring Career Professionals into Missouri Classrooms
May 1, 2008Gov. Blunt Signs Legislation Bringing Career Professionals into Missouri Classrooms
May 1, 2008Gov. Blunt Welcomes Responsible Economic Development Opportunities
May 1, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends Passage of Legislation to Protect Homeowners from Unscrupulous Mortgage Practices
May 1, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $51,925 for Cameron Regional YMCA
May 1, 2008Gov. Blunt Observes National Day of Prayer
April 30, 2008Gov. Blunt Extends Executive Orders in Response to March Flooding, Prepares for More Severe Storms
April 30, 2008Gov. Blunt, Wal-Mart Work to Provide Food Donations to Charitable Organizations to Help Missouri Families in Need
April 30, 2008Gov. Blunt Leads Roundtable Discussion with Education and Business Leaders
April 30, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends Military Heroes on Vietnam Veterans Day
April 30, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $39,400 for Marian Middle School in St. Louis
April 29, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends House Passage of His Fair and Equitable Tax Plan
April 29, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces North Kansas City Not-For-Profit Certified as a New Small Business Incubator Center
April 29, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces New Resource to Assist Expectant Mothers, Reduce Abortion
April 29, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $195,100 to Help Children and Families in St. Louis
April 29, 2008Gov. Blunt's Accountability Internet Site Eclipses Six Million Hits
April 29, 2008Nixon's Failure to Fulfill Sunshine Request Raises Questions
April 28, 2008Statement by Gov. Blunt's Office on Jay Nixon's Attacks on Education Record
April 28, 2008Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt Appoints Luna Wolf to Higher Education Board
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $10,549 for Don Bosco Community Center
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt Appoints Jamison to Board of Probation and Parole
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt, Notable Leaders, Brad Pitt Named Top 10 People Who Made a Difference by Southern Business and Development
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt Helps Kick Off Kansas City Area Show-Me Scholars Initiative to Challenge Students
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt Urges Passage of Legislation to Help Stop Copper and Metal Theft
April 28, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Economic Development Loan for Summersville Business
April 25, 2008Governor and First Lady Support Efforts to Improve the Health and Safety of Missouri Children
April 25, 2008Gov. Blunt to Appoint Mary Ott to Twenty-First Judicial Circuit
April 24, 2008Gov. Blunt's Lawsuit Reform Achieves Big Dividends
April 24, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Approval of Judges Limbaugh and Kays to Federal Bench
April 24, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends House on Work to Cut Taxes for Military Heroes; Urges Senate Action
April 24, 2008Gov. Blunt Works to Facilitate Centene Expansion in Clayton
April 24, 2008Missourians Respond Big to Gov. Blunt's Request to Donate Life
April 23, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends Initial Passage of Plan to Toughen Drunk Driving Laws
April 23, 2008Gov. Blunt Leads Roundtable Discussion with Education and Business Leaders
April 23, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $77,313 for At-Risk Youth in Reynolds County
April 23, 2008Gov. Blunt Secures New Grant Funding for P-20 Education Initiative
April 22, 2008Statement by Gov. Blunt's Office on Jay Nixon's Comments
April 22, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $150,000 for the Housing Authority of St. Louis County
April 22, 2008Gov. Blunt Signs Bill Delivering Funding to Make Critical Repairs for Missouri's Governor's Mansion
April 22, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on Senate Committee Passage of Legislation Supporting Death Penalty for Child Rapists
April 22, 2008Gov. Blunt Celebrates Earth Day; Highlights Efforts to Enhance Energy Efficiency
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Praises House Passage of Legislation Supporting Life
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Renews Call for Death Penalty for Child Rapists
April 21, 2008Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Michael Taylor
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Highlights Savings for Missouri Drivers through Ethanol E-10
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Nominates Doug Ommen to Administrative Hearing Commission
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces New Internet Site Offering Advice for a Longer, Healthier Life
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Will Request Audit of Jennings School District
April 21, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces DSS Mo HealthNet Division Awarded $1.7 Million Grant to Improve Access to Medical Care
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $200,000 to Support Civil War Commission
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Lowers Flags in Sedalia in Memory of Fallen Firefighter
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces National Flood Insurance Program Extends Flood Filing Deadlines
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Offers Earthquake Insurance Tips to Missouri Families
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces $19,500 Grant to Support Neosho's Heritage
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Updates Missourians on Earthquake
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Leads Roundtable Discussion with Education and Business Leaders
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Recommends Six Economic Growth Projects to Delta Regional Authority
April 18, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on Earthquake
April 17, 2008Gov. Blunt Will Request Audit of Northeast Fire and Ambulance District in Response to Sen. Days’ Request
April 17, 2008Gov. Blunt Again Urges Removal of Elected Officials from Housing Commission
April 17, 2008Gov. Blunt Will Request Audit of Hayti Heights in Response to Sen. Mayer's Request
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Applauds House Passage of Bill to Cut Taxes for Military Heroes
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Calls on Missouri Supreme Court to Issue Execution Orders for All Pending Death Penalty Cases
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Announces Youth Opportunities Grants Totaling $864,118 to Assist At-risk Children
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Commends House for Initial Passage of His Show-Me Green Tax Holiday Plan
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Supports Louisiana Law Allowing Death Penalty for Violent Sexual Predators
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Praises House Action to Support a Culture of Life
April 16, 2008Gov. Blunt Encourages Missourians to Plan for Future Health Needs
April 15, 2008What Higher Education Leaders are Saying About Gov. Blunt's Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative
April 15, 2008Gov. Blunt Calls on Congress to Restore Funding for Anti-Meth Grants
April 15, 2008Gov. Blunt’s Landmark Higher Education Initiative Distributes $4.2 Million to Benefit Missouri Students
April 15, 2008Gov. Blunt Statement on Chrysler and Nissan Partnership
April 15, 2008Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
April 15, 2008Gov. Blunt Urges General Assembly to Pass Tax Cut Package; Governor Wants Tax Relief for Veterans, Tax Holiday for Environmentally-Friendly Appliances
April 14, 2008Gov. Blunt, First Lady Read to Delaware Elementary Students
April 14, 2008Gov. Blunt Marks Tax Freedom Day in Missouri

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