[StBernard] Governor Blancos Week in Review May 12-18, 2007

[Westley Annis]

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's Week in Review: May 12-18, 2007

News

5.18.07
EDITORIAL: Daily Comet praises Governor's aggressive economic development efforts
Although St. James Parish didn't end up with the $2.9 billion to $3.7 billion steel plant being built by German manufacturer ThyssenKrupp, Louisiana and local officials have a lot to be proud of.
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2903>  

5.17.07
Governor Blanco reminds Delegation of $4.6 billion in state funds used for hurricane recovery as potential Road Home shortfall is addressed
As she works with Louisiana's Congressional Delegation to address the potential Road Home funding shortfall in Congress, Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today shared specific details of the state's contributions to meet its own challenges in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In a letter sent today, the Governor reminded Members that Louisiana provided an unprecedented $4.6 billion in state money for recovery items since the storms and called on the Delegation, other Members of Congress and additional federal partners to adequately address the Road Home and other ongoing recovery needs.
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=2901&navID=3>  

5.16.07
US Senate passes WRDA Bill; Statement by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
BATON ROUGE - Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today after the United States Senate passed the Water Resource Development Act of 2007 (WRDA) by a vote of 91-4. Last month, the House of Representatives passed another version of the WRDA Bill, and a conference committee will meet to reconcile differences in the two bills.
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2900> 

5.15.07
Louisiana, Governor Blanco land on "Top 10" lists for economic development
The momentum continues for Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's ambitious economic development agenda as Southern Business & Development (SB&D) magazine ranks Louisiana high in seven of ten key categories that often predict growth. For the second consecutive year, the publication recognizes Gov. Blanco as a trailblazer for making economic development a priority of her administration.
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=2885&navID=3>  

5.14.07
EDITORIAL: Shreveport Times supports Governor Blanco's Pre-K investment
If there's any proposal now before the Louisiana Legislature that has the potential for long-range benefit to the state and its citizens, it is the one that increases support for the state's LA4 Pre-K program by $30 million.
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=27&articleID=2881>  

Governor's Column
Expanding higher ed access for low income students
I have always believed you can't allow your income to determine your outcome. My proposed need-based scholarship program provides low-income students with an equal chance to pursue higher education right here in Louisiana. 
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=2&articleID=2890>  

Blanco's Blog
MG Hunt Downer, Veterans Affairs, 5.16.07
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) is the newest cabinet level agency within the Executive Department. In 2003 I was honored to be selected by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco as its first secretary. Today, LDVA is an agency of 700 employees around the state serving the needs of Louisiana's veterans. Our mission is to, "assist Louisiana's veterans and their dependents in receiving all federal and state benefits, and deliver quality services at our war veterans homes and state cemeteries." This is accomplished through our 52 parish veterans services offices supporting all of the state s 64 parishes. This past year, over 30,000 claims were processed for Louisiana veterans and over $693 million in compensation payments were received. 
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=35&articleID=2891>  

Simon G. Gonsoulin, Office of Youth Development 5.14.07
In accordance with our Strategic Plan, OYD engaged youth, staff, stakeholders, and national leaders to develop a Service Coordination Model that transforms the juvenile probation and parole system. The Model was released last year and OYD has been working hard to complete the curriculum that will be piloted in the New Orleans, Thibodaux, Monroe and Tallulah areas. The rollout calls for full statewide implementation by the end of the year. 
Read more <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=35&articleID=2882>  

Appointments
Advisory Committee on Licensing of Child Care Facilities and Placing Agencies
Patti V. Endsley, Lafayette
Sue D. Peace, Houma

Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition
Teena B. Doxey, Bossier City

Contractors Licensing Board
Tara M. Brown, Baton Rouge
August R. Gallo, Jr., New Orleans
Kenneth W. Jones, St. Francisville
Garland G. Meredith, Eros
Victor F. Weston, Baton Rouge

Governor's DWI - Vehicular Homicide Task Force
Seton. E. Jenkins, Metairie

Interior Designers, Board of Examiners of
James E. Dixon, Jr., Baton Rouge
Carolyn S. Sawyer, Pineville
Deborah S. Steinmetz, New Orleans

Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners
Madan M. Kundu, Baton Rouge
William R. Naquin, Metairie

Occupational Forecasting Conference
Edward C. James, II, Baton Rouge

Patient's Compensation Fund Oversight Board
Vincent A. Culotta, Jr., MD, New Orleans

Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Edward I. Bluth, MD, New Orleans
Abbie A. Kemper-Martin, MD, Shreveport

Veterans Affairs Commission
Don A. Beasley, Bossier City
Charles E. Huggins, Natchitoches
Sulanda V. Lonnette, Baton Rouge

Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Stephen J. Oats, Lafayette

Workforce Commission
Steven M. Bossier, River Ridge
Julie T. Cherry, Baton Rouge
Bruce C. Leininger, Lafayette
Joan K. Mollohan, Kenner
Edward L. Rispone, Baton Rouge
Ernest C. Stephens, Baton Rouge
Jevon H. Williams, New Orleans

Proclamations
Peace Officers Memorial Day
View proclamation <http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=addClick&msg_ID=3895&ID=dWi%3EeBi%3Cnwnz&redirect=http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/peacecorpswk.pdf>  

Proclamation No. 40 KBB 2007 - for a limited extension for the state of emergency for Hurricane Katrina.
View proclamation <http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=addClick&msg_ID=3895&ID=dWi%3EeBi%3Cnwnz&redirect=http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/40Proc%2021st%20Amend2005-Emergency-Hurricane%20katrina.pdf> 

Proclamation No. 41 KBB 2007 - for a limited extension for the state of emergency for Hurricane Rita.
View proclamation <http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=addClick&msg_ID=3895&ID=dWi%3EeBi%3Cnwnz&redirect=http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/41Proc%2020th%20Amend2005-Emergency-Hurrricane%20Rita.pdf> 

Proclamation No. 42 KBB 2007 - for a recall election for the office of alderman in St. Tammany Parish.
View proclamation <http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=addClick&msg_ID=3895&ID=dWi%3EeBi%3Cnwnz&redirect=http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/42Proc%20Recall-Alderman%20George%20Garrett%20town%20of%20Folsom%20parish%20of%20St.%20Tammany.pdf> 

Proclamation No. 43 KBB 2007 - for a recall election for the office of alderman in St. Tammany Parish.
View proclamation <http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=addClick&msg_ID=3895&ID=dWi%3EeBi%3Cnwnz&redirect=http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/43Proc%20Recall-Alderman%20Ronald%20W%20Ronnie%20Holliday%20village%20of%20Folsom%20parish%20of%20St%20Tammany.d> 

Proclamation No. 44 KBB 2007 - for a recall election for the office of alderman in St. Tammany Parish.
View proclamation <http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=addClick&msg_ID=3895&ID=dWi%3EeBi%3Cnwnz&redirect=http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/44Proc%20Recall-Alderman%20John%20Mathies%20III%20town%20of%20Folsom%20parish%20of%20St%20Tammany.pdf> 

Session Updates
BLANCO TRACK for May 17 <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=2902&navID=3>  
BLANCO TRACK for May 16 <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=2899&navID=3>  
BLANCO TRACK for May 15 <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=2889&navID=3> 
BLANCO TRACK for May 14 <http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=2884&navID=3> 

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