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March 6, 2009 -- AUGUSTA - Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today unveiled an improved version of the State Web page dedicated to the federal Recovery Act. Through the enhanced site, http://www.MaineRecovery.gov, Mainers can access up-to-date information about where and how federal recovery funds are dispersed.

“Maine people expect and deserve access on the impact of the Recovery Act,” said Governor Baldacci. “This improved Web page provides clear information about how the funds will be spent in a user-friendly format.”

The original Web page was launched on Feb. 4 as a clearinghouse of information and resources for tracking the federal Recovery Act’s progress in Congress and actions taken by State government related to the Recovery Act.    » read more »

American People Say Health Care System is Broken, Highlight Need for Action This Year on Health Reform

March 5, 2009 -- Americans expressed serious concerns regarding health care in a new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services. The report, Americans Speak on Health Reform: Report on Health Care Community Discussions, summarizes comments from the thousands of Americans who hosted and participated in Health Care Community Discussions across the country and highlights the need for immediate action to reform health care.    » read more »

March 5, 2009 -- The FBI continues to receive reports of individuals victimized while attempting to purchase vehicles via the Internet. Victims find attractively priced vehicles advertised at different Internet classified ad sites. Most of the scams include some type of third-party vehicle protection program to ensure a safe transaction. After receiving convincing e-mails from the phony vehicle protection program, the victims are directed to send either the full payment, or a percentage of the payment, to the third-party agent via a wire payment service. No vehicles are delivered to the victims.    » read more »

March 3, 2009 -- (Lincoln, Neb.) -- Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman today announced the launch of a website dedicated to providing information on Nebraska’s stimulus funding. The site is available now at http://www.Recovery.Nebraska.gov.

The site serves as the State of Nebraska’s portal for informing citizens on the use of federal stimulus funding received under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). It will be updated regularly as funding is received and new projects are announced.    » read more »

Granholm says economic recovery package will create jobs today, jobs tomorrow

February 27, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today met with local officials in Jackson to discuss transportation infrastructure projects in their community that are eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). In her meeting, the governor highlighted the statewide impact stimulus funding will bring by creating new jobs and allowingMichigan to make needed investments in its infrastructure.    » read more »

Governor Unveils Performance-Measurement Tool Using StateStat Program; Officially Launches Maryland’s Recovery and Reinvestment Website

ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 27, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Maryland’s plan to monitor and track Recovery and Reinvestment funds in the State of Maryland, and announced the launch of Maryland’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act website, www.recovery.maryland.gov to allow Marylanders to track recovery projects in the State of Maryland.    » read more »

Public Citizen Argued that Plaintiff Never Proved That ‘John Does’ Made False Statements

Feb. 27, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – A real estate developer should not be allowed to unmask people who criticized him anonymously on an Internet forum because his original defamation complaint did not name the “John Does” as defendants and, now, the statute of limitations has expired, a Maryland appellate court ruled today.

Additionally, the court ruled that in future cases, plaintiffs must make a showing that the speakers made false statements about them before they can proceed.    » read more »

February 27, 2009 -- MONTGOMERY - Alabama Governor Bob Riley on Friday launched a website that will help Alabamians learn more about the federal stimulus law and track how the stimulus dollars are spent in the state.

The website is www.stimulus.alabama.gov. There, Alabamians will be able to find information on the amounts of stimulus funds coming to various programs.

The website will be updated to reflect new information on the stimulus law as federal agencies issue specific regulations on funding uses and requirements. It will also soon include a feature that will allow organizations and individuals to submit proposals for use of the stimulus funds. Submitted proposals will be reviewed to identify projects that could qualify for funding.    » read more »

February 26, 2009 -- OLYMPIA – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today launched an updated website with information about how the federal economic recovery plan is being implemented in Washington state. The address for the updated site is http://www.recovery.wa.gov.

“One of the most important parts of the federal recovery plan is the emphasis on accountability and transparency,” Gregoire said. “Our website will provide a place for Washingtonians to see where the recovery money is going and the results that are being produced.”

Included on the site now are:
• A link to sources of money and contact information that local governments can use to find out how to apply for funds.    » read more »

Web sites give new marketing opportunities to Delaware's agricultural industry

February 26, 2009 --
CAMDEN – Delaware is using technology to better connect farmers with customers and boost the state’s agriculture economy, Governor Markell and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee announced on Thursday.
“It is never easy being a farmer, but it is especially difficult given the historic challenges we face,” Markell said.

“Delaware's vibrant agricultural industry is essential to our economic success, and my administration is determined to do all it can to help farmers through these trying times. Not only will these innovative Web sites assist farmers, but they will also provide the rest of the state with easy access to fresh and healthy local produce.”    » read more »

Also announces timeline for stimulus decision making

February 23, 2009 -- RICHMOND — Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced an updated Stimulus.Virginia.Gov with new interactive features and capabilities allowing users to view submitted projects by location or category. He also announced that the evaluation of submitted projects will begin on Friday, March 6, 2009.

"The new additions to Stimulus.Virginia.Gov will make the site even more useful to citizens, localities, and organizations across the Commonwealth as they can now monitor and obtain information for project ideas based on their specific interests," Governor Kaine said. "As we all begin the stimulus decision-making process, this information will help us better understand the needs of our citizens."    » read more »

February 23, 2009 -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon today launched Transform.mo.gov, a centralized Web site where Missourians, non-profit organizations, local governments, businesses and others can submit proposals for projects that will use federal recovery dollars to create Missouri jobs and transform the state's economy for the 21st century. The Web site will serve as the online hub for the Governor's Transform Missouri Initiative, which will oversee the state's planning and coordination to maximize the benefit of the federal recovery package.    » read more »

Governor’s Office creates site for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill

February 17, 2009 -- Kansas Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson, at a meeting of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Advisory Group, announced a new website to help Kansans take advantage of the federal stimulus package.

“This new website will help Kansans tap into the opportunities of the stimulus act - like tax credits, construction jobs and unemployment benefits,” Parkinson said. “As more information about the stimulus package becomes available each week, I hope Kansans check back often.”

The website, www.governor.ks.gov/recovery , currently focuses on five specific areas:    » read more »

February 11, 2009 -- BIRMINGHAM - Taxpayers will be able to see where every dime of state money goes under an executive order Alabama Governor Bob Riley signed today.

The directive orders the creation of a publicly accessible website that details all spending, grants and contracts done by state government. The public information will include the amount of funds being spent, the date of the expenditure, the agency spending the money and the funding source.

“Taxpayers will know where their money goes and to whom it goes," said Governor Riley.

Governor Riley signed the executive order during the annual meeting of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), where he delivered remarks on the need for ethics reform and more accountability in state government.    » read more »

Web portal will allow all Virginians to submit projects for consideration

February 10, 2009 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today launched Stimulus.Virginia.Gov, a web portal to gather project ideas for potential funding from the federal stimulus package. Stimulus.Virginia.Gov will allow localities and citizens to contribute to the decision- making process for the distribution of any federal funds that Virginia receives.    » read more »