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Governor Rick Perry today emphasized his commitment to making higher education more affordable, accountable and accessible... 

Virginia Launches Performance Pay Incentives Initiative For Teachers

Awards of up to $5,000 for Exemplary Teachers in Hard-to-Staff Schools. Governor Bob McDonnell has invited 57 school divisions... 


Governor Perdue Vetoes Bills To Protect Teachers And Students

Governor Perdue has vetoed two bills, House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 265, in an effort to protect teachers and give students... 


Louisiana Looks To Reform State’s Higher Education System

In a speech today to members of Louisiana’s college governing boards, Governor Bobby Jindal unveiled his legislative package to reform

West Virginia Outlines New Drop Out Prevention Initiative

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin along with Department of Education State Schools Superintendent Ted Mattern, and Higher Education Policy Commission Chancellor

U.S. Releases 2010 Dietary Guidelines To Fight Obesity

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the

North Carolina Releases 2011 Innovation Council Report

Now more than ever, North Carolina’s future depends on our ability to create and adopt new products, services and business

Walmart Abandons Civil War Site For Store

Governor Peter Shumlin today applauded a decision by Wal-Mart to abandon plans to build a new store in Virginia on

Utah Governor Herbert Delivers 2011 State Of The State

Lt. Governor Bell; President Waddoups; Speaker Lockhart; Members of the Utah Legislature; Members of my Cabinet; Utah Supreme Court Justices;

Alaska To Strengthen Sexual Predator Laws

Building on his commitment to protect Alaska’s children against abuse, exploitation and fear, Governor Sean Parnell has submitted legislation that

USDA Urges Americans To Referee A Safe Super Bowl Party

When it comes to the Super Bowl, defense matters. When it comes to planning a Super Bowl XLV party, a

Governor Patrick Releases 2012 Massachusetts Budget Recomendations

The Patrick-Murray Administration today filed its FY 2012 budget, a balanced and fiscally responsible plan that maintains an unprecedented commitment

Alabama Creates Office Of Rural Development

Governor Robert Bentley issues Executive Order #5 to advance education, healthcare, and economic development in the rural areas of Alabama.