Press Announcements - September 2006

September 29, 2006 Blunt Announces Food Stamp Program Recognized for Performance
September 29, 2006 Blunt Seeks Assistance for Citizens with Storm Damage
September 28, 2006 Blunt’s Focus on Technology Boosts Missouri’s E-Government Ranking
September 28, 2006 Governor’s Conference on Housing Builds Lasting Partnerships
September 28, 2006 OA Saves More Than $760,000 Under New Price Contract Agreement
September 27, 2006 Statement from Gov. Matt Blunt on MOHELA Board Vote to Enhance Education Opportunities
September 27, 2006 Federal Government Gives Tentative Approval to Blunt’s Request for Tax Credit Avoidance for Missouri Employers
September 26, 2006 Blunt Issues Executive Order to Assist with Storm Recovery
September 26, 2006 Blunt Encourages Communities to Help Children “Walk to School”
September 26, 2006 Blunt Announces First Annual DREAM Initiative Inductees
September 26, 2006 Blunt Requests Assessment Reports Following Devastating Rain, Floods
September 26, 2006 Blunt Reiterates Call for Taum Sauk Compensation from Ameren
September 25, 2006 Blunt Supports MOHELA Board’s Right to Vote for Students and Working Families
September 25, 2006 Blunt Sends Damage Assessment Teams To Counties
September 23, 2006 Blunt Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather
September 22, 2006 Blunt Announces Statewide Water Trail on Missouri River
September 21, 2006 Blunt Appoints Etter to Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority
September 21, 2006 Blunt Urges Missouri Families to Plan for Emergencies
September 21, 2006 Blunt Congratulates University of Central Missouri
September 21, 2006 Blunt Thanks Missouri Guard Troops Involved in Border Security
September 19, 2006 Blunt Appoints Reeves to Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority
September 19, 2006 Blunt Directs Executive Agencies to Implement New Hiring Procedure, Verify Employee ID, Citizenship
September 19, 2006 Missouri Development Finance Board Approves Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative
September 19, 2006 Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
September 18, 2006 Statement from Gov. Matt Blunt on Resignation of Interim Higher Education Director Dr. Charles McClain
September 18, 2006 Blunt Protects Missouri Interests, Calls for Antitrust Review
September 15, 2006 Statement from Gov. Blunt on MSU Board of Governor’s Discrimination Policy Vote
September 15, 2006 Blunt Requests Disaster Declaration for Counties Battling Drought
September 14, 2006 Blunt Appoints Daniel Scott To State Appeals Court
September 13, 2006 Blunt, Higher Education Leaders Extol Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative’s Importance to Students, Schools and Working Families
September 13, 2006 Blunt Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
September 13, 2006 Blunt Appoints Sharon Garrett to State Tourism Commission
September 12, 2006 Blunt, METS Alliance Build Foundation for Student Success
September 12, 2006 Blunt Pleased with Union Pacific’s Decision to Drop Plan for Rerouted Rail Traffic in Sikeston
September 12, 2006 Blunt Takes Payday Loan Operations out of Nursing Homes
September 11, 2006 Blunt Honors 9-11Victims, Recognizes Law Enforcement Commitment to Public Safety Continues to Strengthen Missouri Homeland Security Mission
September 11, 2006 Blunt’s Efforts to Consolidate Resources Helps Protect Missouri Families, Enhance Public Safety
September 8, 2006 Blunt Encourages MOHELA Board to Approve Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative at Next Meeting
September 8, 2006 Flags Flown at Half-staff in Recognition of Patriot Day
September 6, 2006 Gov. Blunt's Letter to MOHELA Chairwoman Karen Luebbert
September 6, 2006 Blunt Supports President Bush’s Health Care Transparency Initiative
September 6, 2006 Blunt’s Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative Continues to Gain Momentum
September 5, 2006 Blunt Honors Native Son; Dedicates Building in Memory of George Washington Carver
September 1, 2006 Blunt Proclaims Labor Day “Missouri Worker Appreciation Day”
September 1, 2006 Blunt Applauds Corrections for Securing $1.4 million in Grants
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