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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Celebrating our Independence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

With these thirty-five words, our Founders launched our grand experiment in democracy, an experiment that has defined the United States since its very beginnings. In the 233 years since t...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Celebrating our Independence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

With these thirty-five words, our Founders launched our grand experiment in democracy, an experiment that has defined the United States since its very beginnings.  In the 233 years since ...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Appoints Game And Fish Commissioner]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe has named Emon Mahony of El Dorado as the newest commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

"Emon is a true conservationist, the result of being a lifetime outdoor sportsman," Beebe said. "He understands both the environmental protection and economic opportunities that good stewardship can foster."

Mahony, 68, has been a...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Appoints Game and Fish Commissioner]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Mike Beebe has named Emon Mahony of El Dorado as the newest...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Announces 34 Appointments To Boards And Commissions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions:

Sarah Argue, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  Appointment expires May 1, 2015.  Replaces Lynda Johnson.

Paul Brent, Lewisville, reappointed to Red River Levee District One.  Appointment expires May 10, 2015.

Bob Burns, Magnolia, reappointed to the A...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Developing Clean Energy and Strengthening Arkansas's Economy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It's a good sign when others begin to take notice of Arkansas's leadership ability. Last week, the nation was put on notice about our achievements in the emerging "green economy". A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts put Arkansas in the spotlight for the impressive rate of job growth we've created in the clean-energy sector.

The Pew study took the first-ever look at the hard numbers in all 50 ...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Developing Clean Energy and Strengthening Arkansas's Economy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It's a good sign when others begin to take notice of Arkansas's leadership ability.  Last week, the nation was put on notice about our achievements in the emerging "green economy".  A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts put Arkansas in the spotlight for the impressive rate of job growth we've created in the clean-energy sector.

The Pew study took the first-ever look at the hard numbers in all ...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Statement on Arkansas Court of Appeals Decision in Hempstead County Hunting Club, Inc. et al v. Arkansas Public Service Commission et al]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - For months, Governor Beebe has urged all interested parties in this debate to follow the prescribed legal process and allow it to work. Today represents another step in this ongoing process. If the Appeals Court decision stands, and the applicant chooses to restart this process at the Public Service Commission, Governor Beebe encourages the PSC to give the facts of this case a full a...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Statement On Department Of Correction Investigations]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe has not called for a new investigation or probe into incidents at the Arkansas Department of Correction. Thorough investigations into the incidents that occurred at the Cummins and Tucker Units in the past six months are either ongoing or complete. In the appropriate cases, the Arkansas State Police is conducting criminal investigations side-by-side with the Depar...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Johnson County Peach Festival Parade]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe rides in the Johnson County Peach Festival Parade<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: A Celebration of Freedom]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With July around the corner, we will soon turn our thoughts to the celebration of our nation's Independence Day. Many communities in Arkansas, however, also pause in June to commemorate a holiday that celebrates a different notion of freedom. June 19th is the annual observance of Juneteenth, a day of remembrance that has grown from humble roots in the African-American community in Texas to an offi...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Juneteenth Proclamation at Mosiac Templar Museum]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe reads a proclamation at the Mosiac Templar Museum on...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Juneteenth Proclamation Presentation Event]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe today presented a proclamation commemorating Juneteenth at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock.  Arkansas is one of 31 states celebrating Juneteenth as an official holiday.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: A Celebration of Freedom]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With July around the corner, we will soon turn our thoughts to the celebration of our nation's Independence Day.  Many communities in Arkansas, however, also pause in June to commemorate a holiday that celebrates a different notion of freedom.  June 19th is the annual observance of Juneteenth, a day of remembrance that has grown from humble roots in the African-American community in Texas to an of...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[President Obama Declares Major Disaster In 37 Arkansas Counties]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe received word Tuesday evening that President Obama has granted his request for a major disaster declaration to help Arkansas counties recovering from flooding rains and storms in May.

The federal declaration covers all 37 counties requested by Governor Beebe two weeks ago:  Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Clark, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Fulton, G...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Announces 21 Appointments To Boards And Commissions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following judicial appointment:

Ron Sheffield, Little Rock, as Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas for the case styled 09-443 Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission v. L.T. Simes, Circuit Judge.  Replaces Justice Wills, who has disqualified herself from the case.

Governor Mike Beebe also announced the follo...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor's School]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Governor gives the opening address to the 2009 Governor's School students<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe attends the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Parade and...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Getting Arkansas Online]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past two years, Arkansas has made great strides in health care, excellence in education, and ongoing economic development.  However, we are not yet where we need to be when it comes to expanding access to broadband Internet connectivity, a resource that is critical to our achievement in all these important areas.

Arkansas has lagged behind the national standard for implementing broadb...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Center Groundbreaking Ceremony]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Grand Praire Center in Stuttgart<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Delta Plastics Tour]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A visit to the Delta Plastics facility in Stuttgart.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Getting Arkansas Online]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past two years, Arkansas has made great strides in health care, excellence in education, and ongoing economic development. However, we are not yet where we need to be when it comes to expanding access to broadband Internet connectivity, a resource that is critical to our achievement in all these important areas.

Arkansas has lagged behind the national standard for implementing broadba...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1710</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas Delta Yams]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Visit to Arkansas Delta Yams<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Delta American Fuel]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Delta American Fuels of Helenna, produces virgin vegetable oil based biodiesel.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe vistis the KIPP school of Greater Helena]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Visits KIPP Delta Public Schools]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe today addressed students, community members, chamber members, and local officials at the KIPP Delta Public Schools in Helena-West Helena.   Beebe discussed the important relationship that exists between education and economic development in building a stronger future for Arkansas. Following his remarks, the Governor took questions from KIPP School students.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Saluting Arkansas's Future Leaders]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It might not have generated national headlines, but last week, I assisted in the swearing-in of two new governors in Arkansas.  These newly-minted leaders were elected by popular vote, sworn in under oath, and will preside over a legislative body of their peers.  However, none of this took place in the State Capitol; the governors I'm talking about had just entered their ceremonial offices as the ...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Saluting Arkansas's Future Leaders]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It might not have generated national headlines, but last week, I assisted in the swearing-in of two new governors in Arkansas. These newly-minted leaders were elected by popular vote, sworn in under oath, and will preside over a legislative body of their peers. However, none of this took place in the State Capitol; the governors I'm talking about had just entered their ceremonial offices as the le...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1707</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ask the Governor KARN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Listen to Part One of KARN's "Ask The Governor"

Listen to Part Two of KARN's "Ask The Governor"

Listen to Part Three of KARN's "Ask The Governor"

Listen to Part Four of KARN's "Ask The Governor"

Listen to Part Five of KARN's "Ask The Governor"<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Request Federal Disaster Declaration For 37 Arkansas Counties]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe has sent a letter to President Obama requesting a major disaster declaration for 37 Arkansas counties impacted by storms and flooding throughout the month of May.  The letter includes requests for Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Clark, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Fulton, Grant, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Lin...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Launches Modern Workplace Program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Mike Beebe today announced "The Modern Workplace" program, designed to strengthen Arkansas's workforce. This program creates a connection between classroom teachers and Arkansas companies to better prepare students for the complex jobs of the 21st century.  The creation of "Modern Workplace" was a collaborative effort among the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), Arkansas Dep...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Launches Modern Workplace Program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Mike Beebe today announced The Modern Workplace program, designed to...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Energy-Efficient Government]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Lately, Arkansans are paying more attention to energy conservation and to the simple steps they can take at home to save money on utility bills. Our Public Service Commission, working with the utility companies that serve Arkansas customers, has launched a new Web site and public-service announcements to remind consumers of the opportunities available to become more energy-efficient. Arkansans can...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Energy-Efficient Government]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Lately, Arkansans are paying more attention to energy conservation and to the simple steps they can take at home to save money on utility bills.  Our Public Service Commission, working with the utility companies that serve Arkansas customers, has launched a new Web site and public-service announcements to remind consumers of the opportunities available to become more energy-efficient.  Arkansans c...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Issues Green Executive Order]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe announces an executive order directing state agencies to submit plans to save energy on their government operations.  The order comes as an energy audit of the Arkansas State Capitol and the Big Mac Building is released by Wal-Mart in conjunction with the National Governor's Association.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Issues Green Executive Order]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe announces an executive order directing state agencies to...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Issues Green Executive Order]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe announces an executive order directing state agencies to submit plans to save energy on their government operations.  The order comes as an energy audit of the Arkansas State Capitol and the Big Mac Building is released by Wal-Mart in conjunction with the National Governor's Association.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Springdale Educational Seminar]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Click link to download audio spot, Thank you.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Little Rock School District's Academic Signing Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe recently addressed students and families attending the Little Rock School District's Academic Signing Day event, held at the Governor's Mansion.  The primary mission of Academic Signing Day is to recognize those students who are the top academic graduates in the Little Rock School District. There were 61 students honored at this year's signing day from Little Rock's five public high...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Arkansas Works Web Portal]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Even as we work at the local level to bring jobs to Arkansas, we also recognize the power the Internet can have on the wider state level in matching career opportunities to the Arkansans who need them. This week, we are launching a new online research tool to help Arkansans who are looking for a job, job training, or other additional education.

We're calling it the Arkansas Works Web Portal, an...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1640</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Arkansas Works Web Portal]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Even as we work at the local level to bring jobs to Arkansas, we also recognize the power the Internet can have on the wider state level in matching career opportunities to the Arkansans who need them.  This week, we are launching a new online research tool to help Arkansans who are looking for a job, job training, or other additional education.

We're calling it the Arkansas Works Web Portal, a...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1639</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Announces 23 Appointments To Boards And Commissions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following judicial appointment:

Kelvin Wyrick, Texarkana, to Division 2 of the 8th Judicial District South.  Appointment expires December 31, 2010.  Replaces Jim Hudson.

Governor Mike Beebe also announced the following appointments to boards and commissions:

Don Burrows, Sheridan, to the Arkansas Agriculture Board.  Appointment expi...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1638</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Declares 10 Additional Counties Disaster Areas Due To Heavy Rains And Flooding]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today declared Ashley, Cleburne, Greene, Howard, Jackson, Marion, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike and Polk Counties state disaster areas, taking the total of flood-related county declarations to 42.  Last week, Beebe declared Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Clark, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Fulton, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Lafayette, Lee, Lincoln, L...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1637</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Lights, Camera, Arkansas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Arkansas has a rich cultural heritage and a long history of producing artists and original talent of international caliber. From singer-songwriters Johnny Cash and Levon Helm to influential poets and authors, like Maya Angelou and John Grisham, to native artisans who work with paint, canvas, and other media, we've left our mark on the creative and artistic landscape of America. And, when it comes ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1635</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Participates in Lockheed Martin Announcement]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin recently broke ground on an expansion of its state-of-the-art Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile production complex in Camden.   The new 71,000 square-foot PAC-3 All Up Round II Building will be built on Camden Operations' campus and will be completed in early 2010.   Lockheed Martin anticipates that the new facility will allow for continued production expansion and mode...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Lights, Camera, Arkansas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Arkansas has a rich cultural heritage and a long history of producing artists and original talent of international caliber.  From singer-songwriters Johnny Cash and Levon Helm to influential poets and authors, like Maya Angelou and John Grisham, to native artisans who work with paint, canvas, and other media, we've left our mark on the creative and artistic landscape of America.  And, when it come...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1634</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Declares 32 Counties Disaster Areas Due To Heavy Rains And Flooding]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe has declared Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Clark, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Fulton, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Lafayette, Lee, Lincoln, Little River, Lonoke, Jefferson, Miller, Monroe, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Poinsett, Prairie, Saline, Searcy, Stone, St. Francis and Union Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by heavy rains...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1631</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor's Communications Office Updates Now Available On Twitter]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Beebe's communications office now has a Twitter account to help disseminate media announcements and to provide updates in times of emergency response.

You can follow these postings at @GovBeebeMedia on Twitter.

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<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1630</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Preparing Our Students for Success in College]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, I began holding a series of local events across the State aimed at fostering the important relationship between education and our efforts to grow and diversify our economy, attract new investments, and create better and higher-paying jobs for all Arkansans.

I spent a day in Northeast Arkansas high schools listening to students, teachers, parents, and local business leaders discuss th...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1627</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Preparing Our Students for Success in College]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, I began holding a series of local events across the State aimed at fostering the important relationship between education and our efforts to grow and diversify our economy, attract new investments, and create better and higher-paying jobs for all Arkansans.

I spent a day in Northeast Arkansas high schools listening to students, teachers, parents, and local business leaders discuss th...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1628</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant 25 pardons.  An additional 13 clemency requests were denied and 34 had no action taken upon them.  These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates.

The 25 applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requirements and paid all fines related to their sentences.  T...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1626</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ask the Governor KARN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[
Listen to Part One of KARN's "Ask The Governor"


Listen to Part Two of KARN's "Ask The Governor"


Listen to Part Three of KARN's "Ask The Governor"


Listen to Part Four of KARN's "Ask The Governor"


Listen to Part Five of KARN's "Ask The Governor"<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1625</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: The World is Taking Notice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Attracting new business and investment to Arkansas is critical to growing our State's economy and improving the standard of living for every Arkansan.  We've had two very successful years in that arena, and the world is continuing to take notice.

The latest issue of Southern Business & Development magazine referred to "Arkansas's Great Year" as one of the Top 10 stories of 2008.  The last line ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1622</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: The World is Taking Notice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Attracting new business and investment to Arkansas is critical to growing our State's economy and improving the standard of living for every Arkansan. We've had two very successful years in that arena, and the world is continuing to take notice.

The latest issue of Southern Business & Development magazine referred to "Arkansas's Great Year" as one of the Top 10 stories of 2008. The last line of...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1623</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Participates in Welspun Grand Opening]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[India-based, pipe manufacturer Welspun recently dedicated its new $150-million facility at the Port of Little Rock. Welspun is the second-largest line pipe maker in the world, producing pipes used in oil and gas exploration and major manufacturing processes.  The Little Rock plant employs more than 300 people. It has the capacity to produce 350,000 tons of spiral pipe per year.

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<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1621</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Additional Federal Disaster Assistance Approved For Five Arkansas Counties]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe received word Tuesday afternoon that the Obama administration has granted Arkansas's request for a public-assistance disaster declaration in Ashley, Howard, Miller, Polk and Sevier Counties.  The declaration brings with it federal money to cover 75 percent of the damages to public infrastructure in the affected counties, including utility systems, roads and bridge...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1620</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[President Obama Declares Major Disaster In Three Arkansas Counties]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe received word Monday evening that President Obama has granted Arkansas's request for a major disaster declaration to assist the victims of the April 9 tornadoes in Miller, Polk and Sevier Counties.

The individual-assistance declaration will provide financial assistance for underinsured and uninsured storm victims in those three counties, as well as temporary ho...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1574</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Preserving the Natural State]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In Arkansas, we strive to provide a good quality of life for all our citizens. All Arkansans deserve access to a first-rate education, affordable health care, and more and better-paying jobs, and we continue to make great strides toward all three. But one area in which we have always stood above the rest is in Arkansas's abundant and scenic landscapes and natural beauty. From the Delta lowlands to...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1571</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Preserving the Natural State]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In Arkansas, we strive to provide a good quality of life for all our citizens.  All Arkansans deserve access to a first-rate education, affordable health care, and more and better-paying jobs, and we continue to make great strides toward all three.  But one area in which we have always stood above the rest is in Arkansas's abundant and scenic landscapes and natural beauty.  From the Delta lowlands...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1570</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: A Successful Session]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In January of this year, I delivered my "State of the State" address to Arkansas's 87th General Assembly.  Amid the excitement of the day, the weight of the country's economic crisis was also palpable.  I challenged the assembled legislators that morning, telling them that finding success during prosperous times is admirable, but if we could capture success and continue moving Arkansas forward dur...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1567</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: A Successful Session]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In January of this year, I delivered my "State of the State" address to Arkansas's 87th General Assembly. Amid the excitement of the day, the weight of the country's economic crisis was also palpable. I challenged the assembled legislators that morning, telling them that finding success during prosperous times is admirable, but if we could capture success and continue moving Arkansas forward durin...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1568</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Announces 25 Appointments To Boards And Commissions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions:

Andy Altom, Heber Springs, to the Child Welfare Agency Review Board.  Appointment expires March 1, 2013.  Replaces James Balcom.

Robert Bevis, Scott, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.  Appointment expires January 14, 2015.  Replaces David Strohl.

Richard Bransford, Lonoke,...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1566</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Thanks Members of the 87th General Assembly]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[I want to thank the men and women of the 87th General Assembly for their...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Announces New Silver Alert Program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Mike Beebe today unveiled a new program in Arkansas, known as the...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Participates in the Arkansas Research Alliance News Conference]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[We know that we have the talent and ambition to bring more 21st-century jobs...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas Receives $13 Million Grant For Math And Science Education]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Hosts an Announcement by the Arkansas Advanced Initiative for...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Signs Grocery-Tax-Cut Bill]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Mike Beebe signed Senate Bill 88 into law, cutting the state sales...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Signs Trauma System Bill]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe today joined a crowded room, filled with leaders from the...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas's Recovery Website]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting the Web site of Arkansass Recovery and Reinvestment...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Beebe Talks Stimulus]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Beebe met with the Governor's Recovery Cabinet, a group of state...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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