Jobs and Economic Development
The annual winter meeting of the nation’s governors was held in Washington, DC. One of the sessions focused on job creation and economic strategies. Speakers included Jeffrey Finkle, the CEO…
768 viewsThe annual winter meeting of the nation’s governors was held in Washington, DC. One of the sessions focused on job creation and economic strategies. Speakers included Jeffrey Finkle, the CEO…
768 viewsGovernor Earl Ray Tomblin (D-WV) delivered his annual state of the state address from the State Capitol in Charleston. He focused on gains in job growth and the need for diversification of t…
456 viewsWelcoming remarks were made for President Obama’s appearance at a community forum in Charleston, West Virginia, on prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D-…
113 viewsThe Economic Development and Commerce and Natural Resources committees of the National Governors Association held a joint meeting on efforts to boost state spending on tourism and other recr…
295 viewsGovernors met to discuss the best methods to combat the problem of prescription drug abuse. Guest speakers included former Representative Mary Bono (R-CA), co-founder of the Congressional Cs…
1,233 viewsGovernors concluded the official business of their summer meeting. The host, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was thanked for organizing the meeting. Governor Terry Brandstad previewed the 2016 sum…
110 viewsNational Governors Association Chair Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Vice Chair Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) spoke at the opening session of the NGA’s summer meeting in White Sulphur S…
340 viewsNational Governors Association Chair Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Vice Chair Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) held a news conference to discuss the agenda of the NGA’s summer meeting at…
270 viewsGovernors at the National Governors Association 2016 winter meeting considered and approved new committee policies. Chair John Hickenlooper (D-CO) made closing remarks, saying governors are …
247 viewsDanny Meyer delivered remarks during the opening session of the 2015 National Governors Association Winter Meeting. Mr. Meyer talked about the importance of hospitality in the restaurant ind…
1,224 viewsGovernor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) gave the annual state of the state address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegate in Charleston, West Virginia. Courtes…
908 viewsHubert Joly gave the keynote address at the closing session of the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer meeting, which focused on jobs and the economy. He talked about remaining compe…
458 viewsNational Governors Association Chair Mary Fallin (R-OK) gave her final report on her year-long initiative, “America Works: Education and Training for Tomorrow’s Jobs.” The guest speaker Step…
545 viewsGovernors shared best practices and approaches to improving the corrections system and helping releases become productive members of society. Steve Aos gave a presentation on reducing crime …
204 viewsGovernor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) gave the annual state of the state address to a joint session of the Legislature.
133 viewsDemocratic Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney met in a debate.
801 viewsGovernor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) gave the annual state of the state address to a joint session of the Legislature. He talked about expanding manufacturing and improving mine security.
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