News Releases from the office of Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/files/radioaddresses.xml en-us 2008 Information Network of Arkansas Tue, 13 May 2008 14:13:36 -0500 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:13:36 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss josh@ark.org This year, Arkansas has been battered repeatedly by an onslaught of severe weather, torrential rains, violent tornadoes, and damaging winds. We have struggled through more than our fair share of destruction and misery. We have lost too many lives. We have lost too many homes and businesses. We have lost too many crops. But we have never lost our spirit, our courage, our compassion. Last week, ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=455 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio 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 /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=451 Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Two weeks ago, I talked about a dangerous cutback in funds for our State's ten Workforce Investment Areas by the federal Department of Labor. Today, the situation looks better, but it is still far from resolved. This rescission of funds is a blow to our economic development and workforce strategy. And, ultimately, what it boils down to is that the Bush Administration and Congress have acted irresp...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=448 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Recently, I presented Mrs. Sun Cha Lee with a resolution recognizing her work as an Arkansas ambassador. Mrs. Lee, a native of South Korea, currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the World Traditional Taekwondo Union (WTTU), and she is also Chairman of a scholarship foundation named for her late husband, the H.U. Lee Foundation, which has awarded more than $150,000 to students. The WTTU...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=445 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Arkansas's economic success in the 21st century will depend upon our ability to create, attract, and sustain an educated and skilled workforce and to provide an environment that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Workforce development plays a key role in our ability to accomplish these goals. Yet, we face dire cutbacks at the hands of the federal government. Workforce C...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=441 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio The deadline for filing income tax returns is only days away, and I want to remind all Arkansans how important it is for everyone to file an income-tax return, even those who are not required to file. Regular income-tax credits, as well as potential one-time payments based on your tax return, make it critical to file, and file on time, this year. Why this year? Congress's approval of a multi-bi...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=436 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio 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 /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=430 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Earlier this week, members of the Arkansas legislature met in an extraordinary Special Session to make history, overwhelmingly voting to raise the tax on removing natural gas at the time of extraction. By raising the severance tax, one of the lowest in the Nation, we have created a new revenue stream and, at the same time, made Arkansas competitive with her neighboring states. After just 48 hours ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=428 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio "Highways are such an essential part of economic development. Obviously, it is important for safety and for travel and for people to be able to get back and forth to work but it is also essential for economic development."<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=424 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Opportunities such as this one appear very infrequently, so when they do arrive we must make the most of them. You have already made, as I indicated earlier, historic strides towards excellent education for our children and tax relief on the necessities of life for everyday Arkansans. Now I call on you to take one more step, one that 24 legislatures before you could not take, one that will benef...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=421 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This proposal is a rare opportunity to create a new funding source for highway improvement in Arkansas without increasing the tax burden on the majority of everyday Arkansans. Highways are critical to our economic-development strategy: Good roads are one of the most important things government can provide as incentive for job creation and for business investment. <br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=420 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Click Here For Radio Actualities Of The Governor Addressing The Joint Session Click here for Bite 1 Click here for Bite 2 Thank you Mr. Speaker, Mr. President. Thank you for the invitation to address this joint session of the General Assembly called into extraordinary session. First, let me offer my thanks to all of you all for taking time out of your otherwise very, very busy lives and ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=419 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Beginning on Tuesday, March 18, heavy rains inundated Arkansas and Missouri, sending several East-Arkansas rivers surging over their banks at the highest levels in a quarter century. When the rain finally stopped falling on the already saturated ground, I surveyed the damage and declared disasters in 26 Arkansas counties devastated by heavy rains and flooding, then monitored conditions in counties...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=417 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Every parent knows that raising a family requires hard work; but for single parents that challenge can be overwhelming - especially if they lack the education and skills to get jobs that pay a living wage. As a child, I learned the meaning of hard work by watching my single mother labor to support us on a waitress's tips. It was never easy, but despite our struggles, my mother was focused on m...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=410 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Arkansas's severance tax is unconscionably low, especially when compared to our bordering states. The truth is that we are out-of-step with our natural-gas producing neighbors, and we have been for a long time. I have been working to build a consensus between the natural-gas industry, legislators, mineral-rights holders, and the Department of Finance and Administration to determine the most equita...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=406 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Radio 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 /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=401 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Yesterday, I travelled to Camp Shelby, Mississippi, to participate in the Farewell Ceremony for the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The 39th, nicknamed the Arkansas Brigade, is the largest combat command within our State and is comprised of members from the Arkansas National Guard. There is no greater honor, nor a more solemn duty, than saying farewell to our troops as they leave their home...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=400 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Whenever I meet fellow Arkansans dedicating themselves to helping those in need, I am reminded of how unique and wonderful the people of our State really are. I recently attended an award ceremony honoring the accomplishments of the Arkansas Disability Determination Division of our Social Security Administration, and met some Arkansas public servants who have turned a tough, thankless job into...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=397 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio "Arkansas Aerospace." These two words, placed side-by-side, smash into bits 175 years of myth and stereotypes about our State. Arkansas is currently ranked 13th in the nation in aerospace exports. In 2006, the industry exported more than one-billion dollars worth of aircraft, parts, and related technology, making aerospace one of Arkansas's top exports. The development and growth of the aerospa...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=392 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio February is designated by the President as National African-American History Month. It is a time for honoring and exploring the culture and history of black Americans and recognizing that our society's rich diversity is one of our greatest strengths. It is also an opportunity to unite around the fundamental values that all Americans share and to work to ensure that our laws, our actions, and our...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=387 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio On Tuesday night, Arkansas was dealt a blow of misery and destruction as more than a dozen counties were battered by tornadoes and violent storms that killed 14 of our neighbors, injured dozens more, and left hundreds homeless. As I visited those Arkansas communities hit hardest this week, I was reminded once again of the incredible spirit of my fellow Arkansans, whose courage, determination, and ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=381 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio 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 /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=376 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio The Arkansas Delta is steeped in history and tradition. From its stark beauty, strong sense of community, and its rich soil to its culture that gave us "the blues" and barbeque, the Delta has much to offer. It has also been known for its high levels of poverty and hardship. In the ever-changing world of globalization and outsourcing, we must find new and innovative ways for local economies in the ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=375 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Rising gasoline-and-energy prices are affecting everyone in our state. But some Arkansans, including the elderly, the disabled, and those on low or fixed incomes, are left especially vulnerable. This week I joined with community leaders and energy officials in speaking out for increased funding for Arkansans who need extra help paying their energy bills, especially during the cold winter months....<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=371 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio William Thomas, Jr. invests in his future every month by bringing his piggy-bank savings to First Bank of the Delta. The Phillips County pre-school student is already saving for his future and talks excitedly about going to college some day, thanks to an innovative program that supercharges his family's own savings. Children like William are living proof that offering incentives for working fa...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=367 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Being Governor provides me with opportunities every day to affect positive change for Arkansas, and this week I had the chance to share in an event that is truly one of the best parts of this job. On Friday, I joined representatives from Senator Blanche Lincoln's office and from Representative Mike Ross's office to present the long-overdue Bronze Star Medal to veteran Private First Class Ray Smit...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=358 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio One year ago, as I was sworn in as your 45th Governor, I undertook the great challenge of moving Arkansas forward. On the steps of our State's Capitol, I affirmed that Arkansans are a people of optimism and determination. Our optimism comes from knowing that we are a State proud of our traditions and our heritage. Our determination will not allow us to be dissuaded from fulfilling the potential th...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=354 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Next week, more than 3,200 Arkansans will begin their deployment to serve our country in Iraq. The State of Arkansas is proud of the men and women of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and their service to our Nation. They represent a tradition of Arkansans in uniform that is emblematic of the spirit of our State and her people's unwavering commitment to serving others. They carry with them the...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=351 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Each year, at this time of hope, sharing, and giving, we gather with loved ones. We take the time and make the extra effort to be kinder to one another and to count our blessings. We teach our children that if they work hard, play by the rules, and have faith, their dreams can come true. The Christmas spirit of caring and sharing joins parents and children, friends and neighbors, the needy ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=346 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio We have made tremendous strides in Arkansas toward improving accessibility to affordable, top-quality health care, especially through the ARKids First program. Sadly, there are still more than half-a-million citizens - mostly working Arkansans between the ages of 19 and 64 - who lack basic health coverage. Recent reports highlight the fact that even those who have insurance bear a higher cost bu...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=343 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Governor Beebe provides holiday greetings for our troops.<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=338 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio This week we celebrated great teachers and great teaching as we gathered to honor the 12 finalists for the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Award and to recognize the inspiring accomplishments of this year's recipient. Paul Gray, a history and geography teacher from Russellville High School is the very deserving honoree for 2007, but as I read about the achievements of each finalist, I found myself ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=335 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Our children are our greatest responsibility and most valuable resource. It is critical that we provide the utmost care in meeting their essential needs for growth and development. Their health and well-being are vital to the long-term well-being of Arkansas. As Ginger traveled around the State to listen to the concerns of families with children suffering from mental-health issues, she heard, ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=327 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio The Arkansas constitution guarantees an adequate education to every student in the State, but the people of Arkansas must never settle for the legal requirement of "adequacy" as our standard. We also have a moral obligation to ensure that our children have access to an educational system that is not only acceptable but one that is excellent. Our dreams of future prosperity must be built on a fo...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=322 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Preparations are underway throughout the State for our national day of Thanksgiving. We're buying turkeys and finalizing travel plans as time seems to fly by at a hectic holiday pace. I hope that, as we gather together this week with family and friends, every Arkansan will pause for a moment to consider the real nature of the day that we commemorate on the fourth Thursday of each November. ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=318 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Arkansas's outdoor activities add immeasurably to making our State such a wonderful place to live and work. However, you must always remember that whether you are deer hunting or trout fishing, there are certain precautions that everyone must take. Both boat safety and gun safety are absolutely necessary for ensuring that we all enjoy the beauty and bounty Arkansas has to offer. More than 500...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=314 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio 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 /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=311 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Improving education in Arkansas is my top priority - at every level, from pre-k for our youngest citizens, to job training and retraining for adults who need new skills to compete in today's global economy. It's an economic-development issue, a health issue, a public-safety issue, an environmental issue, and most important, a quality-of-life issue. No matter the challenges we face, the answer a...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=309 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio To get a full picture of the future and the steps that we must take to keep Arkansas headed in the right direction, we must listen to those who will be the leaders and decision-makers of tomorrow. After spending an afternoon with University of Central Arkansas students discussing Arkansas's future, I have received yet another energizing reminder of why excellence in all forms of education remains ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=307 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk about one of Arkansas's most successful programs and one of my personal favorites; pre-kindergarten education. By working together this past session, the members of the 86th General Assembly and I were able to fund pre-K education for every at-risk child in the State. Continuous learning starts early - with a fully funded, top-quality, pre-ki...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=302 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio In Arkansas each year, $280 million in benefits and tax refunds, the majority of which are federal, are left unclaimed. Sadly, the major reason is the complexity of the benefit-application process. Most people seeking benefits are working or are looking for employment, and since benefit-application offices are typically open only during business hours, many eligible persons find it extremely dif...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=296 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Whether I am signing legislation or promoting public policy, I work hard to balance Arkansas's conservation needs with our goal of expanding the state's economy. This week, the goal of reaching that balance took center stage as I convened the first meeting of the Arkansas Global Warming Commission. During the legislative session earlier this year, I established this commission to explore the i...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=291 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Earlier this month, I proclaimed "Hire Mature Workers" week in Arkansas. Through their volunteerism and work efforts, Arkansans aged 50 and above contribute to the economy and well-being of our State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, mature workers will comprise 20 percent of the workforce by the year 2010. Arkansas is one of three states collaborating with the AARP Foundation on ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=283 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Earlier this week, I joined community and business leaders to announce the expansion of two major companies in our State, AT&T and FedEx. These expansions are significant and will have a positive and lasting impact on the economic development of Arkansas. AT&T is the largest communications holding company in the United States and worldwide, by revenue. It is the leading provider of IP-based co...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=278 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio 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 /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=274 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Expanding our public libraries will open doors to both young and adult Arkansans. Public libraries are valuable to our communities, and like any other public service, they require funds for upkeep, maintenance and proper training for employees. In an effort to ensure that resources will be available for Arkansas public libraries, this past legislative session, we increased state aid to public libr...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=272 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Since I have been in office, we have created over 3700 quality jobs and facilitated over $500 million in private investment in Arkansas. None of this would have been possible without the incredible devotion and diligence of our economic-development team and our legislators, who passed laws to make this development possible. These successes are very beneficial to our State but we cannot stop her...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=267 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week, I announced the launch of a statewide campaign for GO! Opportunities Grant. Totaling $18.4 million, this is the first financial-aid program in the State based solely on financial need for traditional college students. It will provide $1,000 per year in need-based aid for full time students and $500 for part time students, totaling $4,000 over the student's college career. Possibly...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=263 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Earlier this summer, community leaders and officials from DHS joined me on a statewide tour to increase the awareness of a new and innovative health-insurance program, ARHealthNet. Sadly, many Arkansas working families are without health-care coverage and often find it difficult to meet their basic health-care needs. ARHealthNet offers affordable health benefits to Arkansas small businesses and p...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=254 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Over the past few weeks, Arkansas has recorded some of its highest temperatures for the year and lately, we have seen records broken during the current heat wave. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, and several Arkansas counties have been placed under burn bans to prevent fires and other related disasters. With record highs reaching triple digits, it is important that we tak...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=252 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio The rapid growth and development of Northwest Arkansas has been tremendous over the past years. Due to its unprecedented growth, this area has often been recognized throughout the United States as one of our country's best performing regions for business. With the population increase in Northwest Arkansas, it is important that we have in place adequate infrastructure to meet the growing needs ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=247 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Governor Mike Beebe apearing on KARN's "Ask The Governor" 08.03.2007 Click here to listen to part:1 Click here to listen to part:2 Click here to listen to part:3 Click here to listen to part:4 Click here to listen to part:5<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=246 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Mental-health disorders are common. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, about 20 percent of American children suffer from a diagnosable mental-health disorder during a given year. Too many Arkansas children and adolescents suffer from a serious mental-health disorder (one that significantly interferes with functioning). These children, along with their families, often do not seek the nece...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=242 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Our children are our greatest responsibility, and it is critical that we provide the utmost care in meeting their essential needs for growth and development. It is for this reason that I am urging Congress to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, also known as SCHIP. The SCHIP program was created in 1997, as established by Congress with the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. SCH...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=238 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week, Ginger and I joined other Arkansans to talk about the most important investment we can make - the investment in our children's future. The health and well-being of our children is critical to the development of our State. Recently, a group of State agencies and health-care providers collaborated to compile a report on the status of children's health in our State. This report, call...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=228 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week, I began traveling around our State to promote an innovative health insurance program called ARHealthNet. This program allows Arkansas small businesses to offer basic, affordable health benefits to their employees. Many Arkansas families have gone without health care coverage far too long. Although they work hard to cover the everyday needs of their family, they often find it diffic...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=223 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Governor Mike Beebe apearing on KARN's "Ask The Governor" 07.06.2007 Click here to listen to part:1 Click here to listen to part:2 Click here to listen to part:3 Click here to listen to part:4 Click here to listen to part:5 <br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=218 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio In May, I began a listening tour, traveling throughout Arkansas to visit with families and children who face difficulties because they suffer from a mental illness. This tour was a result of the legislation passed in the last session that recognized the importance of having a system of care for behavioral health services for children and youth. It was important for me to listen to the families...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=213 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Six months ago, as I was sworn in as your 45th Governor, I undertook the great challenge of moving Arkansas forward. On the steps of our State's Capitol, I affirmed that our State was one of optimism and determination. Our optimism comes from knowing that we are a State and a people proud of our traditions and our heritage. Our determination will not allow us to be dissuaded from fulfilling ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=207 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This is Governor Mike Beebe. Recently, we announced 24 new appointments to Arkansas's boards and commissions. We have nearly 400 boards and commissions in our State, and each appointee is a part of the team that is moving Arkansas forward. The progress of our State depends upon those who lead her, but leadership takes many forms. You don't have to be an elected official to improve our State. ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=197 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This coming week, we will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the precious gift of liberty, as we remember that day in 1865, when the news of emancipation finally reached the slaves of Galveston, Texas, two-and-a- half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was signed. On that day, slavery was one step closer to being eradicated from our country's shores...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=192 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This is Governor Mike Beebe. Last week I had the pleasure of announcing -some very welcome and noteworthy news about Hino Motors in Marion. Hino Motors Manufacturing has pledged to invest an additional $70 million to add more equipment to its 400,000-square-foot plant in Eastern Arkansas. This expansion illustrates the strong partnership that exists between Arkansas and Hino. Hino now e...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=184 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Governor Mike Beebe apearing on KARN's "Ask The Governor" 06.01.2007 Click here to listen to part:1 Click here to listen to part:2 Click here to listen to part:3 Click here to listen to part:4 Click here to listen to part:5<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=178 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This past week marked an historic occasion for all Arkansans. The State was released from the long-running Lake View school-formula case. In a unanimous decision, all seven justices of the State Supreme Court cited the dedication and hard work of the General Assembly and of the Executive Branch as the primary reasons for ensuring that our public-school system will now operate in a constitutional...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=175 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio "Although I am still reviewing the details of the Court's decision, it's safe to say that this is a momentous occasion for the State of Arkansas. We have not simply settled for adequacy in education but we've strived for excellence. This would not have been possible had it not been for the tireless efforts of our legislature, of our parents and of our educators. Although this is a significant achi...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=174 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio As most of us know all too well, gasoline prices are at an all-time high. In response to these increases I have signed two letters, one to the congressional leadership and another to the President, urging them to address the skyrocketing gasoline prices we face as we move into the summer season. In signing these letters, I have joined with 28 other governors from both parties in requesting that ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=168 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Recently, I spoke at the Red Jacket Ball, an event to recognize the City Year program. City Year was founded in 1988 on the belief that one person really can make a difference. It comes with the vision that one day public service will be a common expectation - and a real opportunity - for citizens all around the world. Arkansas is fortunate to have a City Year chapter in Little Rock to provide co...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=163 Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Arkansas suffered agricultural devastation due to the unusual and record-low temperatures that occurred across our State on April 7th and 8th, 2007, freezing tender vegetation. I have requested a Secretarial Disaster Designation for the Arkansas counties that experienced significant losses to crops during this period, so that the US Department of Agriculture's Farm Services Agency can make emerg...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=153 Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week, I signed the executive order that separates the Department of Health and Human Services into two entities. The Department of Health and the Department of Human Services were merged by the previous administration to address administrative issues of accountability. These administrative issues have now been resolved, and the separation can now take place in a way that will not impact the ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=147 Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Though Arkansas's heritage has been celebrated in May for more than two decades, this year, I have made it official by declaring May as Arkansas Heritage Month. The Department of Arkansas Heritage will observe a month-long celebration of the culture, history, and traditions that make our state unique. In addition to our beautiful and historic Old State House Museum, the Department of Arkansas...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=140 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio As I said in my State-of-the-State address in January when I laid out my legislative agenda, "The well-being of our future depends upon the character of our society. And the character of a society is demonstrated by how it treats its elders." Choosing amongst options in long-term care is a serious matter that most of us will face, not just as individuals, but as families. But, too few of us un...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=129 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio During the month of April, autism-awareness groups across Arkansas and the Nation will work to educate the public about autism spectrum disorders, most commonly known as autism. Advocates will work to dispel myths and misconceptions about this spectrum of disorders and to educate parents and professionals about treatment interventions and available services. Autism is characterized by impaired...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=124 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Click here to listen to part:5<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=121 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Click here to listen to part:4<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=120 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Click here to listen to part:3<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=119 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Click here to listen to part:2<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=118 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Click here to listen<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=117 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This legislative session has been one for the history books. This has been the shortest legislative session since 1991 and yet having been one of the shortest sessions it has also been one of the most productive. It has been focused on keeping promises and restoring faith in government and elected officials. This has been a session for the people of Arkansas. We have helped to move Arkansas...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=116 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Governor Beebe discusses end of session, signs bills for Revenue Stabilization and school facilities. <br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=114 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Governor Beebe addresses State Senate on final day of legislative session | 04.04.2007<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=106 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week I signed into law the Quick-Action Closing Fund. This legislation will provide our State with an additional tool in our economic-development toolbox. It also gives Arkansas powerful new ammunition to improve economic development in the short- and- long terms. This will help Arkansas effectively close deals to bring in new jobs and will create a nonpartisan board of our best and bright...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=103 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio This week Representative Earnest Brown from Pine Bluff unveiled the details of his legislation that will provide much-needed reform in the mental health system for Arkansas children. It offers a roadmap for moving toward reform in areas where families, advocates, providers, and state-agency representatives can come together to find common-sense solutions. I must first thank all those advocates ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=94 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio On February 24, 2007, our people in South Arkansas faced a natural disaster in the form of severe storms, accompanied by heavy rainfall and high winds, including the touchdown of an F3 tornado in Desha County. Within hours following the disaster, I had my own staff on the ground, along with emergency responders, State Police, National Guard Troops, officials of the Arkansas Department of Emerge...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=81 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Radio Governor Honors deployed Arkansasans<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=69 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Governor Beebe raised National Guardsmen Josh Owens' flag at the Capitol Building which logged 4.3 combat hours.<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=65 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio An act to provide income tax relief for low income taxpayers.<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=64 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Listen to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe on the "Ask the Governor" program on the Arkansas Radio Network. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 Listen to Part 3 Listen to Part 4 Listen to Part 5<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=63 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Supporting Our Communities in the Face of Recent Storm and Tornado Damage<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=61 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Dumas Emergency Relief Update<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=56 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio This is Governor Mike Beebe. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It affects men and women of every age, background, and race. During American Heart Month, I encourage all Arkansans to join the fight against heart disease and to learn more about how to prevent it. More than 64 million Americans suffer from one or more forms of cardiovascular disease, including...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=52 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Governor Beebe Signs Grocery Tax Bill<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=46 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio This is Governor Mike Beebe. As we recognize Black History Month this February, we acknowledge the significant contributions that African Americans have made throughout our state. Black history is American history. It is Arkansas history. Appreciating our past and celebrating our common experience are integral parts of our state and national identity. It is important to emphasize the excep...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=44 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio MP3 Format<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=41 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Listen to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe on the "Ask the Governor" program on the Arkansas Radio Network. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 Listen to Part 3 Listen to Part 4 Listen to Part 5<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=37 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio We are on the verge of making history. Arkansas is currently one of only four states in the country that fully taxes food. I am working to end that. This week we have taken the first steps to cut the grocery tax in half, what some have pointed out would be the largest tax cut in State history. On Monday of this week I appeared before the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee with Senator Bobby ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=33 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Governor Mike Beebe State of the State Address, January 10, 2007 The Governor Varies from Prepared Text ... State of the State Address Governor Mike Beebe January 10, 2007 Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. President Pro-Tempore, Constitutional Officers, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the Court; and distinguished guests, friends, and fellow Arkansans: I am ...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=11 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Mike Beebe Gubernatorial Inauguration, January 9, 2007 The Governor Varies from Prepared Text My fellow Arkansans: Surrounded by these monuments to our heritage, we come together to make a better future for our State. I accept the obligations, which this office and this oath confer, because I believe in Arkansas and her people. I gratefully acknowled...<br /> http://governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=10 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Radio