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Former Governors Christine Gregoire (D-WA) and Jim Douglas (R-VT) joined a panel of experts for a virtual Bipartisan Policy Center discussion examining freedom of expression on college campu…

Panelists talked about the changing role of the National Guard, and federal-state cooperation in providing homeland defense and public safety. Among the topics they addressed were federal an…

Governors at the closing session talked about and voted on National Governors Association committee policies.

Governor Christine Gregoire (D) made her last state of the state address to state legislators. She called for the state to allow same-sex couples to marry, and reflected on her eight years i…

Bill Gates spoke to governors about encouraging economic competitiveness and growth at the local level. He focused on the Gates Foundation’s efforts to work with governors on improving educa…

Harvard Business Professor Michael Porter talked to governors about strategies for states to become more competitive and boost local economies. Following his remarks China’s Hunan Provincial…

National Governors Association Chairman Christine Gregoire (D-WA) expressed strong opposition to federal proposals allowing states to declare bankruptcy at the association’s annual winter me…

The National Governors Association held its last day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on “The Federal Budget Deficit: Risks and Challenges.” Guests included Senator …

The National Governors Association held its second day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on “Redesigning State Government,” where they examined ways to strategically ba…

Vermont Governor James Douglas and West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin talked about health care and the economy. Maria Bartiromo moderated.

Christine Gregoire delivered her annual state of the state address to state legislators.

Panelists spoke about repairing and improving infrastructure. The spoke about potential lessons learned from foreign infrastructure projects, innovation and investment in new technologies, f…

Senator Joe Biden spoke at an Obama/Biden campaign rally at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington.

Governor Christine Gregoire (D) and State Senator Dino Rossi (R) debated during their gubernatorial race for Washington. The two candidates ran against each other for governor in 2004.

A reception was held to celebrate the power of women and the 88th anniversary of women’s suffrage. Prominent elected women talked about the work of EMILY’s List, a political action committee…

Michelle Obama and Democratic governors spoke about economic security for American families. Topics included a plan by Sen. Obama to mandate sick leave for all workers, universal health care…

Governors from five states testified about the impact that anticipated budget shortfalls will have on their ability to secure affordable coverage for uninsured children. Topics included indi…

Governors and panelists discussed the future of national surface transportation. Of particular concern were increasing congestion, sources of funding, and the need to maintain and update inf…

Governor Gregoire talked by remote connection from the J.W. Marriott Hotel, scene of the National Governors Associaton 2007 Winter Meeting, about energy policy, climate change, and other iss…

Governor Gregoire delivered the annual state of the state speech in the state legislature.