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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER DIRECTING AGENCY ACTIONS RELATED TO FEDERAL REAL ID -- May 17, 2008 |
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| On May 16, 2008, Governor Pawlenty vetoed Chapter 334, House File 3807, an act that would permanently prohibit Minnesota from participating in or planning for the federal REAL I.D. program. REAL I.D. was a recommendation of the 9/11 Commission passed by Congress to create uniform standards for state identification cards.
On May 17, 2008 Governor Pawlenty signed Executive Order 08-08 which states that Minnesota will not implement REAL I.D. unless authorized by the legislature. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER LIFTING SEASONAL LOAD WEIGHT LIMITS FOR CERTAIN MOTOR CARRIERS AND DRIVERS OPERATING IN MINNESOTA -- April 3, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty signed an executive order lifting the seasonal weight limits for certain motor carriers and drivers operating in Minnesota. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE GOVERNOR'S 21st CENTURY TAX REFORM COMMISSION -- February 29, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today issued an executive order creating the Governor's 21st Century Tax Reform Commission. The Commission will recommend tax law changes for our 21st century economy that improve Minnesota's ability to successfully compete with other states and nations for jobs and business investments, and that promote the long-term economic prosperity of the State and its citizens. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER DIRECTING MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD TO OPEN OWATONNA ARMORY FOR TRAVELERS -- January 29, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty signed an executive order that directed the Minnesota National Guard to open the Owatonna Armory and provide winter storm support for traveIers. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE GOVERNOR'S CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIVE -- January 17, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty signed an executive order that creates the Governor's Clean Energy Technology Collaborative. The Collaborative will be a forum for experts to discuss issues that impact the development of new technologies in clean energy that utilize Minnesota expertise, Minnesota resources and benefit Minnesota by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Collaborative will provide advice and recommendations to the Governor on matters relating to advances in technology and research necessary to achieve Minnesota's long-term clean energy goals. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENERGY SECURITY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE -- January 17, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed an executive order that creates the Minnesota Office of Energy Security within the Department of Commerce. |
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