[StBernard] Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's Week in Review: October 8-12

[Westley Annis]

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's Week in Review: October 8-12 

NEWS

10.12.07
Governor Blanco says Mychal Bell in state custody; matter will be handled in a fair and appropriate manner
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10.12.07
Governor Blanco congratulates Labor Secretary John Warner Smith on his new position, thanks him for his work
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today announced that John Warner Smith will be leaving his position as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Labor to accept the position of Chief Executive Officer of Next Horizon, a newly established nonprofit organization whose mission is to reform public education in Louisiana.
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10.11.07
Governor Blanco urges Louisiana Delegation to override SCHIP veto
Governor Kathlee! n Babineaux Blanco today wrote to Members of Louisiana's Congressional Delegation, asking them to override President Bush's veto of HR 976, legislation to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
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10.8.07
Governor Blanco orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Joseph D. Waggonner
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today ordered that the flags at the State Capitol and Governor's Mansion be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 to honor former Congressman Joseph D. Waggoner.
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PROCLAMATIONS/EXECUTIVE ORDERS 
Proclamation No. 84 KBB 2007 - for the declaration of! Acadian Day, Friday, November 23, 2007, as a legal holiday.
Proclamation No. 85 KBB 2007 - for the declaration of Monday, December 24, 2007, as a legal holiday.
Proclamation No. 86 KBB 2007 - for the declaration of Monday, December 31, 2007, as a legal holiday.
Proclamation No. 87 KBB 2007 - for a limited extension of the state of emergency for Hurricane Katrina.
Proclamation No. 88 KBB 2007 - for a limited extension of the state of emergency for Hurricane Rita.
Proclamation No. 72 KBB 2007 - for a special election for the office of council member in Claiborne Parish.

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