[StBernard] Governor's Week in Review: March 16-23, 2007

[Westley Annis]

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's Week in Review 
March 16-23, 2007

News

Legislature overwhelmingly approves plan backed by Governor for LSU-VA health center in New Orleans
3.22.07
The Louisiana Legislature today overwhelmingly approved a plan backed by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to secure a teaching and research hospital in New Orleans. Legislators approved a resolution to allocate $74 million in Community Development Block Grant dollars toward land acquisition and planning for the hospital, with the balance of $226 million in CDBG funds to follow subject to receipt of a viable business plan. In a statement issued from Baton Rouge, the Governor thanked legislators for advancing the proposal.
http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2725

Governor Blanco, OYD honored for Juvenile Justice reform
3.21.07
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, along with the Governor's Office of Youth Development (OYD), was honored today for her commitment to the welfare of Louisiana families by reforming the juvenile justice system at a reception hosted by The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF).
http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2723

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's address to the people of Louisiana
3.20.07
Good evening. I speak to you tonight not only as your governor, but as your fellow citizen. When we began our journey together three years ago, it was a time of optimism and hope. We embarked on sweeping reforms and improvements. These efforts were well underway when catastrophe struck our state. 
http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2720 <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.c!  fmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2720> 

Governor's Column

Celebrating the contributions of Louisiana's women leaders

During Women's History Month, we celebrate the vision, influence and power of Louisiana women and their dramatic impact on the political, economic and social fabric of our state. We've come a long way since 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York. That's when a brave woman named Elizabeth Cady Stanton stood up and said "All men and women are created equal." http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=2&articleID=2718

Blanco's Blog

Gen. Bennett Landreneau, Louisiana National Guard
3.23.07
The Louisiana National Guard has a long and prestigious history of service to state and nation. From answering the call of our Governor or President, the soldiers and airmen of the Louisiana National Guard have distinguished themselves through selfless service and sacrifice. As we continue to meet the challenges of an ever changing world, an increased presence in our Homeland Security mission and the reconstruction from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Louisiana National Guard is committed to ensuring our organization will be ready when called upon.
http://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=35&articleID=2729

Bryant O. Hammett, Jr., Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
3.21.07
The mission give! n the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) at its inception directed the agency to manage, conserve and promote wise utilization of the state's fish and wildlife resources through protection, enhancement and development of those resources.
http://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=35&articleID=2721

Simon G. Gonsoulin, Office of Youth Development
3.19.07
Case closed! That's the good news we recently received from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its investigation into conditions of confinement at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, near Baton Rouge. With the correction of deficiencies identified at Jetson, the DOJ investigation of the juvenile facilities in Louisiana is now closed.
http://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfmmd=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=35&articleID=2717

Appointments

Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority 
Michael L. Kudla, MD, Lake Charles 

Capital Area Human Services District 
Ann Wilkinson, Port Allen 
Lisa Ogden, Port Allen 

State Board of Commerce and Industry 
Christopher K. Wolff, Bunkie 

Commission for the Deaf 
Matthew J. Rovira, Baton Rouge 

Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District 
Stephen Lee Hebert, Westlake 

Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute Board 
Chief Ronald E. Schleuter, West Monroe 

Lottery Corporation 
Kay M. Begue, New Roads 
Eva F. Breaux, Lafayette 
Albert F. Cole, Winnfield 

Medical Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee 
Donald R. Parker, Lake Charles 
Kenyatta D. Shamlin, Baton Rouge 

Music Commission 
William Boles, Monroe 
Kenneth Brobst, Benton 
Marcus Brown, Lafayette 
Gregory Davis, New Orleans 
Edgar Gankendorff, New Orleans 
Donald Marshall, New Orleans 
Stephen Mouton, Breaux Bridge 
Johnny Palazzotto, Baton Rouge 
Arthur Pulitzer, New Orleans 
Cynthia Simien, Lafayette 
John Snyder, New Orleans 
Lisa Stafford, Lafayette 
Maggie Warwick, Shreveport 
Roxy Wright, New Orleans 

Prescribed Fire Council 
Michael G. Rogers, Baton Rouge 

Statewide Independent Living Council 
Mallery Callahan, Covington 
Lanor E. Curole, Golden Meadow 
Larry Dale, Metairie 
Anna G. Dean, Shreveport 
Mark Ford, Baton Rouge 
Roni Jo Frazier, Pineville 
Diane G. Fruge, Lake Charles 
Mitchell L. Granger, Lake Charles 
Maurice H. Lamothe, Shreveport 
Diane Mirvis, Shreveport 
Brenda Singelmann, Metairie 
Phil Templet, Pierre Part 
Thomas Trahan, Patterson

Proclamations

3.22.07
Proclamation No. 25 KBB 2007: for a special election for the office of district judge in Jefferson Parish.
Proclamation No. 26 KBB 2007: for a special election for the office of constable in Caddo Parish.
http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=home&catID=7

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