Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with kulongoski www.salem-news.com 2010 Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski Monday, joined by family and friends, took the oath of office for his second four-year term as Governor of Oregon, calling upon all Oregonians to work together in building a brighter future for every Oregonian based on shared opportunity and shared responsibility. Remembering the hard economy and divisive politics of recent years, Governor Kulongoski emphasized the moment of opportunity facing Oregon today and asked legislators and the public to join him in a commitment to bridging the divides and working together to turn “this great moment of opportunity into Oregon’s longest and strongest period of prosperity.” Salem-News.com will have complete coverage of the 2007 Legislative session. http://salem-news.com/articles/january082007/governorvision_010807.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january082007/governorvision_010807.php Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:09:00 PST The top man at The Big O has proven his individual worthiness and professional character in his detailed statement today (10/22) about “the process The Oregonian’s editorial board and I went through to reach our conclusions”. He is, of course, explaining not only the process but also reporting on the overwhelming surprise --to say the least-- forced upon the most friendly of readers by the endorsement of Ron Saxton published last Sunday as “a leap of faith”. http://salem-news.com/articles/october222006/oped_102106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october222006/oped_102106.php Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:08:00 PDT Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff Friday in memory of 32-year-old Pfc. Dean R. Bright, of Roseburg and on Monday in memory of 22-year-old Cpl. Chase A. Haag, of Portland. Bright died -- alongside three other soldiers -- in Taji, Iraq, on Oct. 4th. Bright was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas. http://salem-news.com/articles/october122006/half_mast_101206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october122006/half_mast_101206.php Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:48:00 PDT Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski announced Monday his support for what will be the nation’s first offshore wave energy project near Reedsport. "I want Oregon to launch a new wave of alternative energy development, and I mean that literally," the Governor said. "By tapping the energy of ocean waves, we can move Oregon toward national leadership in renewable energy technology. Oregon’s investment in energy security will mean a healthier environment, a more reliable supply of home-grown energy, and good jobs for our state." http://salem-news.com/articles/october022006/gov_energy_10206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october022006/gov_energy_10206.php Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:29:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski has announced grants of $499,962 to strengthen partnerships in workforce training. The grants will go to the Northwest High Performance Enterprise Consortium to increase manufacturing productivity, cost savings, and workforce preparation. http://salem-news.com/articles/september242006/gov_workforce_92406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september242006/gov_workforce_92406.php Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:30:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski Tuesday issued the details of his "Education Enterprise," a blueprint for reducing class sizes, restoring lost academic programs, and expanding access to higher education for Oregon students. "My Education Enterprise Plan will reduce class sizes and provide Oregon students access to a quality education, so they have the tools to succeed," the Governor told a gathering of school officials, teachers, and community leaders outside Stephens Middle School in Salem. http://salem-news.com/articles/september052006/gov_schools_9506.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september052006/gov_schools_9506.php Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:18:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski has proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month today, emphasizing that a trained, skilled workforce plays a critical role in Oregon’s economy. “I am committed to keeping Oregon competitive in the global economy, and investing in critical workforce training,” the governor said. “We’re helping build an economy that is competitive, strong and fair. Upgrading the skills of workers and job seekers is an important part of my economic strategy, and I appreciate the good work of WorkSource Oregon’s partner agencies and state and local workforce investment boards.” http://salem-news.com/articles/september012006/gov_workforce_9106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september012006/gov_workforce_9106.php Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:38:00 PDT With the one-year anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Tuesday, Governor Ted Kulongoski urged families to develop basic disaster preparedness plans to minimize danger and injury. "Hurricane Katrina brought devastation to the Gulf Coast, and the breaching of the levees brought unimaginable hardship and disaster to the proud people of New Orleans," said the Governor. http://salem-news.com/articles/august302006/gov_prep_83006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august302006/gov_prep_83006.php Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:32:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski says that he will propose a program to the 2007 Legislature that will strengthen the Oregon State Police by providing 24-hour, seven-days-a-week patrol coverage on Oregon’s highways, and beefing up criminal investigation and crime-lab services to fight meth trafficking, ID theft and other crimes. “We must restore full capability to the Oregon State Police,” the Governor said. “For the sake of our troopers, and for the safety of our citizens, we must rebuild this critical agency. I am committed to fighting for the safety of our communities and adequate investment in our State Police.” In 1979, the State Police had 665 sworn, fulltime troopers, the Governor pointed out. Because of successive budget cutbacks during the past 27 years, the agency now has only 333 -- about half as many, even though the state’s population has grown by more than a million, or 40 percent. http://salem-news.com/articles/august022006/osp_troopers_8206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august022006/osp_troopers_8206.php Wed, 02 Aug 2006 11:56:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski urged State Board of Higher Education Friday to adopt a plan that makes higher education affordable for all Oregonians by the time this year’s eighth graders enter college. The plan, which expands the Oregon Opportunity Grants, is an integral part of the Governor’s Education Enterprise. “When it comes to a college education, we need to help not only our neediest students, but our middle-class students as well,” said Governor Ted Kulongoski. “This is a plan that should appeal to everyone – because before a student can qualify for a state education grant, he or she must maximize resources from the federal government, from their own families and through their own sweat equity.” http://salem-news.com/articles/july142006/gov_higher_ed_71406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july142006/gov_higher_ed_71406.php Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:16:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski directed his office Thursday to personally deliver a letter – signed by all Democratic members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation – urging the National Labor Relations Board to conduct open public hearings on rulings that could severely weaken core worker protections. "My efforts to protect Oregon’s middle class and create a strong and fair economy are dependent upon a healthy labor movement in our country. Oregonians deserve to be heard in decisions that could weaken worker rights and core labor protections," said the Governor. At stake is the ability of nurses, building trade workers, electricians, construction workers and many other skilled workers to organize collectively for health care, worker safety, living wages and much more. http://salem-news.com/articles/july132006/gov_workers_71306.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july132006/gov_workers_71306.php Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:06:00 PDT Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski says he will file for a temporary restraining order in the Federal District Court in San Francisco to stop the federal government from proceeding with the sale of timber in the South Kalmiopsis Roadless Area of the Siskiyou National Forest. Citing the need to protect roadless areas in the region of the 2002 Biscuit fire, Governor Kulongoski said that today`s federal timber auction would foreclose his ability to influence the management of Oregon`s unroaded national forests when he petitions the federal government later this year. The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with the timber sale despite the Governor`s March 9th letter requesting the agency not do so. http://salem-news.com/articles/june122006/gov_timber_sale_61206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june122006/gov_timber_sale_61206.php Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:04:00 PDT In an about face, a union representing school classified workers has endorsed Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski over Republican Ron Saxton for the fall governor's race. The Oregon School Employees Association had backed Kulongoski's Democratic primary challenger, Jim Hill, only a few months ago, saying that Oregon's schools were worse off now than they were when Kulongoski took office. http://salem-news.com/articles/june092006/gov_schools_6706.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june092006/gov_schools_6706.php Fri, 09 Jun 2006 23:49:00 PDT Former presidential candidate and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean urged Oregon Democrats to rally around Gov. Ted Kulongoski's re-election bid this fall, saying that a Kulongoski victory will be part of the party's national effort to turn the tide against the policies of President Bush and the Republicans. Dean gave the opening address Friday night as hundreds of Oregon Democrats gathered in Eugene for their state convention to draft a new party platform and adopt party positions on ballot initiatives prior to the November general election. The former Vermont governor and Kulongoski arrived on stage together to loud applause from the Democratic faithful. Dean made it clear he thinks it's time for Democrats to put aside any differences from the just-ended May primary election and rally around Kulongoski. http://salem-news.com/articles/june32006/Dean_Visit_6306.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june32006/Dean_Visit_6306.php Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:22:00 PDT Today Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff on Friday, June 2nd, 2006 in memory of Specialist Jeremy M. Loveless, 25, of Estacada, Oregon. Specialist Loveless was assigned to the Army`s 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade combat Team of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He was killed on May 29th, when his Stryker came under enemy small arms fire in Mosul, Iraq. "The death of Specialist Loveless is a profound loss," said Governor Kulongoski. "Loveless epitomized the spirit of a true Oregonian. He took care of his family by trying to better himself, his community through volunteering... http://salem-news.com/articles/june12006/Loveless_Flags_6106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june12006/Loveless_Flags_6106.php Thu, 01 Jun 2006 18:12:00 PDT