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The commission heard testimony from executives of retail companies, both “brick and mortar” and electronic commerce. They reacted to proposals of taxation of electronic commerce.

Commission members heard testimony about potential taxation of electronic commerce. They began by discussing various mechanisms and implications for taxation of international Internet…

National Governor’s Association Chairman, Governor Mike Leavitt R-Utah, talked about tax policy as it relates to the Internet.

Governors reviewed the accomplishments of their recent meeting and stated the goals for the National Governors' Association for the upcoming year. They stated that they will continue to…

Governors met to discuss how technology is used to improve student achievement. They heard from educators and students on the potential of technology in education. They also viewed videos…

Governor Michael Leavitt R-Utah gave a brief financial report of the National Governors' Association at their summer meeting.

Speaking from the convention in St. Louis, Governor Leavitt spoke about his upcoming term as president of the National Governor’s Association. He stated that his goals for the organization would…

State Governors and educators talked about technology and education. Students from local schools demonstrated technology used in their classrooms and panel members discussed the future of…

Governors talked with reporters about the money received by states from the settlement with tobacco companies. They talked about the attempts by the federal government to tell the states…

President Clinton announced a new initiative to provide health care for children. He announced that a new toll-free number was available for parents to call for information on sources of…

Educators and governors discussed ways to improve public school education. Among the topics discussed were ways to increase student achievement, integrating information technology in the…

President Clinton addressed the National Governors Association, asking for their support for their education plan. The president’s plan would tie federal funding to regulations which would…

The National Governor’s Association hosted their annual winter meeting in which participants talked about funding the transportation infrastructure, electronic commerce, and international trade.…

Participants spoke at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting about changes in the global economy and its effect on state economies.

Governors Carper and Leavitt talked to reporters about the agenda for the governors' winter meeting. Among the issues to be discussed were reducing the welfare roles, education, and…

Governor Leavitt discussed the National Governors' Association agenda for the conference. He talked about what he wanted to accomplish at the conference. He responded to audience telephone…

Governor Leavitt discussed the bribery allegations regarding the 2002 Winter Olympics to be held in Salt Lake City. He said that state officials have accepted responsibility for their…