Governors To Discuss Transforming The Nation’s Workforce At National Governors Association Winter Meeting
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February 12, 2009
Contacts: Jodi Omear, 202-624-5346
GOVERNORS TO DISCUSS TRANSFORMING THE NATION’S WORKFORCE AT NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION WINTER MEETING
WASHINGTON—The nation’s governors are set to discuss transforming America’s workforce to compete in a global economy during the upcoming 2009 National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, which begins in Washington, D.C., later this month.
The discussion, titled “Transforming the Workforce System: Upskilling American Workers,” will occur during the NGA Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee meeting on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at the J.W. Marriott hotel.
“Given today’s difficult economy, it is especially vital for us to ensure our workforce is equipped with the skills for the jobs of the future,” said Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, chair of the committee. “This discussion is a chance for governors to talk with their colleagues and business leaders about helping Americans get back to work.”
“The rising unemployment rate, increased demand for skills and a rapidly expanding global economy are all placing unprecedented demands on America’s workforce,” said Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine vice chair of the committee. “This session is an opportunity to examine ways to ensure workers have the necessary training, skill sets and education to remain competitive.”
Governors will be joined at the session by Steven Lockard, CEO and president, TPI Composites and Pamela Passman, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Global Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Corporation.
This committee will focus on the national skills shortage and its impacts. Panelists will explore business investments that strengthen the competitiveness of American businesses by training workers with the skills to successfully participate in the 21st century.
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Wally Edge at Politico: Gov. O’Malley one of three 2006 govs to have net negative approval scores
Wally Edge at Politico: Gov. O’Malley one of three 2006 govs to have net negative approval scores
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin one of the country’s most popular.
Would be third lowest if Eliot Spitzer had stayed in office
August 22, 2008
By Wally Edge
Category: GovernorTags: Ted Strickland, Sarah Palin, Mike Beebe, Martin O'Malley, Jim Gibbons, Deval Patrick, Chet Culver, Butch Otter, Bill Ritter
Gov. Martin O'Malley is one of only three governors from the class of 2006 to have net negative approval scores.
[…]
The most popular governors appear to be Mike Beebe (D-Ark.) and Sarah Palin (R-Alaska), who both have favorable ratings of at least 80 percent.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) and Florida governor Charlie Crist (R) are in the middle of the pack, both with high approval ratings. In June, Crist had a 61 percent to 23 percent approval according to a Quinnipiac poll, while a recent Quinnipiac poll placed Strickland a 60 percent to 25 percent approval rating.
According to a recent Rocky Mountain News poll, Bill Ritter, the Democratic governor of Colorado, has a 50 percent to 26 percent favorability rating and a SurveyUSA poll in May found that Gov. Chet Culver (D) has a positive 51 percent to 43 percent approval in Iowa.
Little recent polling is available in Idaho, though a December 2007 survey showed governor Butch Otter (R) with an approval rating of 65 percent to 19 percent.
Read Mr. Edge’s entire article here: Would be third lowest if Eliot Spitzer had stayed in office
http://www.politickermd.com/wallyedgemd/3238/would-be-third-lowest-if-eliot-spitzer-had-stayed-office
20080822 OMalley one of three 2006 govs to have net negative approval scores
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin one of the country’s most popular.
Would be third lowest if Eliot Spitzer had stayed in office
August 22, 2008
By Wally Edge
Category: GovernorTags: Ted Strickland, Sarah Palin, Mike Beebe, Martin O'Malley, Jim Gibbons, Deval Patrick, Chet Culver, Butch Otter, Bill Ritter
Gov. Martin O'Malley is one of only three governors from the class of 2006 to have net negative approval scores.
[…]
The most popular governors appear to be Mike Beebe (D-Ark.) and Sarah Palin (R-Alaska), who both have favorable ratings of at least 80 percent.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) and Florida governor Charlie Crist (R) are in the middle of the pack, both with high approval ratings. In June, Crist had a 61 percent to 23 percent approval according to a Quinnipiac poll, while a recent Quinnipiac poll placed Strickland a 60 percent to 25 percent approval rating.
According to a recent Rocky Mountain News poll, Bill Ritter, the Democratic governor of Colorado, has a 50 percent to 26 percent favorability rating and a SurveyUSA poll in May found that Gov. Chet Culver (D) has a positive 51 percent to 43 percent approval in Iowa.
Little recent polling is available in Idaho, though a December 2007 survey showed governor Butch Otter (R) with an approval rating of 65 percent to 19 percent.
Read Mr. Edge’s entire article here: Would be third lowest if Eliot Spitzer had stayed in office
http://www.politickermd.com/wallyedgemd/3238/would-be-third-lowest-if-eliot-spitzer-had-stayed-office
20080822 OMalley one of three 2006 govs to have net negative approval scores
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