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For more information, please contact [email protected]. 2008 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Compiled by the Maine State Library for the StateDocs Digital Archive with the goal of preserving public access and ensuring transparency in government. 2008 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Table of Contents Governor Baldacci Supports Girl Scout Cookie Sale ................................................................................... 13 Governor Congratulates New England Telehealth Consortium on Health Care Grant .............................. 14 Governor Baldacci Names Judicial Nominees ............................................................................................. 15 Governor's State of the State Address ........................................................................................................ 16 Supplemental Budget Unveiled .................................................................................................................. 30 Governor Celebrates Redevelopment of Hathaway ................................................................................... 32 Emergency Heating Aid Released to Maine ................................................................................................ 33 Governor’s Statement on NewPage’s Closure Announcement .................................................................. 34 Red Sox World Championship Trophy to Visit Eastern Maine .................................................................... 35 Governor Baldacci Signs Bill to Help Forest Products Industry ................................................................... 36 Governor Announces Nominations to Courts ............................................................................................. 37 Governor Baldacci Honors Maine Soldiers Headed to Afghanistan ........................................................... 39 Governor Highlights Importance of Science and Math In Maine Schools .................................................. 40 Governor Nominates Maine Insurance Superintendent ............................................................................ 41 Governor, Counties Agree in Principle to Corrections Reform ................................................................... 42 Governor Presents State of Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medals to Veterans ............................. 45 Pittsfield Chosen for New Contact Center .................................................................................................. 46 Governor's Statement on Proposed Changes to Medicaid Rules and the Impact on Maine ..................... 47 Governor Baldacci Joins in Maine Welcome for NBA Officials ................................................................... 48 Maine Receives $2 Million Grant for Brunswick Redevelopment .............................................................. 49 Maine Receives $10 Million to Fight Homelessness ................................................................................... 50 Governor Addresses Portland Chamber of Commerce .............................................................................. 51 Governor Declares Digital TV Awareness Day ............................................................................................ 53 Governor Nominates Midcoast Redevelopment Members ....................................................................... 54 Governor Mourns Passing of Colonel Allan Weeks .................................................................................... 56 Governor Welcomes New Brunswick Premier to Maine ............................................................................ 57 Governor Declares Emergency to Help Restore Power .............................................................................. 59 Governor Issues Safety Message as Storm Clean Up Continues ................................................................ 61 Governor Receives Wind Power Task Force Report ................................................................................... 63 Governor Saddened by Death of Richard K. Warren .................................................................................. 64 Page 1 2008 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Governor Celebrates Federal Designation for Maine Health Care Quality Effort ...................................... 65 Governor Names New Chair of Board of Environmental Protection .......................................................... 66 Governor Celebrates Preble Street Grant Award ....................................................................................... 67 Governor Swears In Judges ......................................................................................................................... 68 Governor Reacts to Revenue Forecasting Committee ................................................................................ 69 Governor Baldacci Congratulates Two Scholarship Programs for Regional Recognition ........................... 70 Maine Will Not Tax Stimulus Checks........................................................................................................... 71 Governor Nominates Board of Environmental Protection Members ......................................................... 72 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book Released .................................................................................................... 73 Governor Creates Working Group to Pursue Sustainable Fishery Certification for Lobster Industry ........ 75 Governor Baldacci Swears In Four to Maine Court System ........................................................................ 77 Midcoast Redevelopment Announces First Tenant .................................................................................... 78 Details of Budget Revisions Released ......................................................................................................... 79 Governor Proclaims Consumer Protection Week ....................................................................................... 82 Maine Insurance Superintendent Sworn In ................................................................................................ 84 Plans Announced for Energy Efficiency Summit ......................................................................................... 85 Governor Celebrates Old Town Canoe and Kayak Facility .......................................................................... 87 Governor Baldacci Honors Three for Arts Advocacy ................................................................................... 88 Governor Baldacci Proclaims MS Awareness Week ................................................................................... 89 Governor Baldacci Calls Maine Peace Corps Volunteer Serving Overseas ................................................. 91 Governor Baldacci Honors AARP’s 50th Anniversary ................................................................................. 93 Governor Baldacci Honors Nine Nominees for 2009 Teacher of the Year ................................................. 95 Governor Mourns Passing of Former State Representative Ed Povich ...................................................... 96 Draft State Health Plan Available for Public Comment............................................................................... 97 Governor Introduces Veterans Campus Legislation ................................................................................... 99 Governor Directs Work to Begin on Second Curtailment ......................................................................... 100 Governor Announces Court Nomination .................................................................................................. 102 Governor Announces Nomination to Maine Turnpike Authority ............................................................. 103 Governor Baldacci Celebrates Groundbreaking of Freeport Village Station ............................................ 104 Governor Applauds Appropriations Committee Budget Work ................................................................. 105 Governor Baldacci Signs First in the Nation Legislation on Novelty Lighters ........................................... 106 Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier with Maine Ties ................................................................................... 107 Page 2 2008 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Governor Baldacci Sends REAL ID Letter to DHS ...................................................................................... 108 Governor Baldacci Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Mars Hill Wind ................................................. 111 Governor Baldacci Signs Bill to Change Name of Bridge Between Lewiston and Auburn ........................ 112 Governor Honors Red Cross Donors, Volunteers and Staff .....................................................................