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Press Releases from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
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STATE DEFICIT GROWS, GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SAYS BUDGET MUST BE BALANCED WITHOUT RAISING TAXES -- February 28, 2008 |
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| With the state now facing a forecast budget deficit of $935 million, Governor Tim Pawlenty today said, "Raising taxes is not the answer to balancing our budget. Like families and businesses are doing in this tough economy, government needs to tighten its belt and live within its means. I will not allow this session to turn into a parade of DFL tax hikes." |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- February 28, 2008 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the vote by Democrats in the Minnesota Senate to remove Lt. Governor Carol Molnau as Commissioner of Transportation. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY NAMES ROBERT BLY AS MINNESOTA'S FIRST OFFICIAL POET LAUREATE -- February 27, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today named Robert Bly the first official poet laureate of the State of Minnesota. Bly will be the primary spokesperson, supporter, and promoter of poetry in the state. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- February 25, 2008 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the override of the Governor's veto of an approximately $7 billion tax increase, including a gas tax increase, license tab tax increase, sales tax increase, car rental tax increase and a new excise tax on vehicle purchases. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- February 19, 2008 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Pawlenty regarding reports of a school bus crash involving fatalities in southwestern Minnesota near Cottonwood. |
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2008 STATE OF THE STATE -- February 13, 2008 |
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| The following is the text, audio and video of the 2008 State of the State -- February 13, 2008 |
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