American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

February 17, 2009 -- Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that Ohio will receive at least $8.2 billion in federal funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that President Barack Obama signed into law today.

“I applaud President Barack Obama’s visionary leadership and the efforts of Senator Sherrod Brown and the other members of Ohio’s congressional delegation who voted for this vital and necessary bill,” Strickland said.    » read more »

Temporary office will coordinate and monitor stimulus fund spending in N.C.

2/17/2009 -- North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue today announced the creation of the Office of Economic Recovery & Investment to coordinate and track North Carolina’s handling of federal stimulus funds as well as state-level economic recovery initiatives. Perdue named Dempsey Benton, former secretary of the state Health and Human Services Department, to lead the office and provide accountability for use of the recovery dollars.    » read more »

Says Many Town, County Projects Not Eligible for Federal Economic Recovery Funds; Creates Economic Recovery Website to Promote Efficiency, Transparency

February 17, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the infusion of more than $1.1 billion in transportation funds to New York from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will allow the State to restore local highway funds originally proposed to be cut from the 2009-10 Executive Budget.    » read more »

February 17, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on President Obama signing the economic recovery bill:

"I applaud President Obama for signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law and for taking bold steps to get our economy back on track," said Governor Granholm.

"This program will provide help for struggling Michigan families and will create over 100,000 new jobs in Michigan, rebuild our state's infrastructure, and invest in new energy technologies that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

"Michigan's economy will get the jumpstart it needs to create jobs for today and tomorrow while providing a safety net for our families during this national economic crisis."

Source: Michigan Governor

February 17, 2009 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today signed an Executive Order to ensure accountability, transparency and Legislative oversight during the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

“With the federal stimulus package signed today by President Obama, we have an opportunity to create jobs, avoid layoffs, make much-needed improvements in our State’s infrastructure and invest in education,” Governor Baldacci said. “Now it is my responsibility to make sure we act transparently and quickly to get the new funding into the economy and get people back to work.”    » read more »

Governor’s Office creates site for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill

February 17, 2009 -- Kansas Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson, at a meeting of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Advisory Group, announced a new website to help Kansans take advantage of the federal stimulus package.

“This new website will help Kansans tap into the opportunities of the stimulus act - like tax credits, construction jobs and unemployment benefits,” Parkinson said. “As more information about the stimulus package becomes available each week, I hope Kansans check back often.”

The website, www.governor.ks.gov/recovery , currently focuses on five specific areas:    » read more »

February 17, 2009 -- (BOISE) – After thoroughly studying the newly signed bill and consulting with legislative leaders, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter issued an executive order today detailing a process for evaluating needs and implementing the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Executive Order 2009-06 (attached) creates a “stimulus executive committee” that will be appointed by the Governor to review state agency information and make recommendations within 30 days on how to best use the federal money designated for Idaho in the federal law. Those recommendations will be due by the close of business on March 19.    » read more »

February 17, 2009 -- “At a time when Florida is facing historic economic challenges mirrored across the country, these federal stimulus dollars will help Florida meet critical needs in education, transportation and Medicaid.

Now more than ever, we need to invest in these essential programs so that we can serve our most vulnerable citizens while also creating jobs for our hardworking Floridians.

Moving forward, my administration will make sure Florida makes the best use of our share of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. And I look forward to rolling out our implementation plan in the coming weeks.”

Source: Florida Governor

02/17/2009 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Special Advisor for Jobs and Economic Growth David Crane issued the following memo on President Obama today signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:

MEMO

TO: Concerned Parties
FROM: David Crane, Special Advisor for Jobs and Economic Growth, Office of Governor Schwarzenegger
DATED: February 17, 2009

RE: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

“The federal Economic Stimulus Package signed today by President Obama represents the potential of roughly $80 billion in benefit to our state in the forms of tax relief, expenditures and investments.    » read more »

February 14th, 2009 -- Today President Obama is celebrating the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as a "major milestone on our road to recovery," while still emphasizing that we have many miles yet to go.

"This historic step won't be the end of what we do to turn our economy around, but the beginning," he says in his weekly address. To get us there, he invokes President Kennedy, who said, "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks."    » read more »

WASHINGTON (February 13, 2009) – Congress came to an agreement on the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” to turn around America’s economy and advance President Obama’s transition to a clean energy future.

Wesley Warren, Director of Programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), issued the following statement:

“Congress really got it right with this economic recovery package that will deliver jobs and green infrastructure to America. The bill makes smart investments that will jumpstart the economy, help sustain future growth, and meet the challenges of the 21st century. We need to put America on a path to a clean-energy economy, and Congress has taken a big step forward in heeding this call.    » read more »

Legislation Will Deliver Essential Funds for State Fiscal Relief, Education, Infrastructure, Energy and other Critical Areas

February 14, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that a preliminary analysis of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act shows New York can expect to receive at least $24.6 billion over the next two years. This critical legislation will provide significant funding for State fiscal relief, as well as for education aid, infrastructure projects, direct benefits to low income and unemployed New Yorkers, and other critical priorities.    » read more »

February 13, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the economic recovery bill:

"I applaud the Michigan members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted in favor of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act this afternoon," said Governor Granholm. "This legislation means that over 100,000 jobs will be created in Michigan, that we can provide immediate help for struggling Michigan families, and that we can make the long-term investments needed to diversify our economy. Once this legislation is passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Obama, Michigan's economy will get the jump start it needs to create jobs today and jobs tomorrow."

Source: Michigan Governor

ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 14, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement today following the passage of the Obama Recovery and Reinvestment Plan late yesterday:

“I want to thank Senators Mikulski and Cardin, Leader Hoyer, and Congressmen Cummings, Ruppersberger, Van Hollen, Sarbanes, Edwards and Kratovil for their hard work over these past several weeks to deliver the Obama Recovery and Reinvestment plan, which will create or save up to 66,000 jobs here in Maryland.    » read more »

Iowa Expected to Benefit From $1.9 Billion in Federal Funds

February 16, 2009 -- DES MOINES – With the passage of the $787 billion Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Iowa Governor Culver has outlined five steps to ensure state government maximizes the $1.9 billion of the funds Iowa is expected to receive.

“The recovery package marks an important point in time when it comes to addressing the economic downturn caused by past policies from Washington and practices on Wall Street,” said Governor Culver. “This recovery package is a major step to bring America’s economy back to life. The question now is: where do we go from here? These five steps will ensure that our state handles these funds responsibly and in a way that will put Iowans to work.”    » read more »