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FIRST LADY MARY PAWLENTY TO JOIN CHILDREN'S HEARTLINK -- November 20, 2008 |
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| First Lady Mary Pawlenty announced today that she is joining Children's HeartLink as their Director of Medical Diplomacy. Children's HeartLink is an international medical nonprofit based in the Twin Cities that builds programs to prevent, treat and cure heart disease among needy children in developing countries. The First Lady will begin her role with Children's HeartLink on January 5, 2009. |
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MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY COMMISSIONER BRAD MOORE LEAVING STATE SERVICE -- November 18, 2008 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that Brad Moore, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, is leaving his post December 1, 2008 to pursue an employment opportunity in the private sector. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- November 13, 2008 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) public hearing on the I-35W Bridge collapse. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY UNVEILS 'GREEN JOBS INVESTMENT INITIATIVE' -- November 10, 2008 |
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| Using Minnesota's nation-leading energy initiatives as a springboard for job growth, Governor Tim Pawlenty today unveiled his "Green Jobs Investment Initiative" for the 2009 legislative session. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION ENERGY GRANTS TO ACCELERATE BIOFUEL DEVELOPMENT -- November 6, 2008 |
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| Eight projects that will accelerate the development of renewable energy projects and advanced biofuels in Minnesota will receive nearly $3 million in state grants awarded by the Next Generation Energy Board. The projects include cellulosic ethanol production, an anaerobic digester technology for hog manure, and using turfgrass to produce electricity. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SECURES FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW MINNESOTACARE FUNDING TO CONTINUE -- November 5, 2008 |
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| Following requests by Governor Tim Pawlenty and his administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has granted the state a waiver that will ensure 18,000 parents remain eligible for MinnesotaCare health insurance. The agreement means that Minnesota will receive more than $100 million a year in federal funding through June 2011. |
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