Divestment
Colorado Governor Ritter Lauds Pera Iran Divestment Policy
Jan. 22, 2008 -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, state lawmakers, the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado today announced a new divestment policy toward companies that have a significant financial stake in Iran. » read more »
Congressman Calls for Stronger Action on Sudan As Divestment Bill Passes
20 December 2007 -- The U.S. Congress has approved legislation that would allow U.S. states, localities and private investors to withdraw their investments in Sudan. The bill targets four economic sectors – oil, power production, mining and military equipment – that analysts say are important sources of revenue for the Sudan government. It is now awaiting President Bush’s signature. » read more »
California Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Directing Divestment from Iran
10/14/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed AB 221 by Assemblymember Joel Anderson (R-El Cajon) which prohibits the state’s pension funds from investing in companies with active business in Iran. » read more »
Congress, President Bush May Face Showdown Over Darfur Sanctions
04 October 2007 -- Moves underway in the US Congress to impose new sanctions against Sudan have met opposition from the Bush Administration, which is telling legislators the restrictions could derail diplomatic efforts. Two well-placed officials testified at yesterday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing on a bill encouraging US states to divest from companies doing business with Sudan. » read more »
Texas Governor Perry: TRS, ERS Should Divest Funds from Companies with Ties to Iran
Announces Establishment of Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Sep. 25, 2007 -- DALLAS - Today at an event announcing the establishment of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Texas Governor Rick Perry said he is asking the Employees Retirement System (ERS) and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) to divest all investments from companies doing business with Iran. » read more »
California Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on California’s Divestment from Iran
09/24/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement today regarding legislation to divest from Iran, AB 221.
“California has a long history of leadership and doing what’s right with our investment portfolio. Last year, I was proud to sign legislation to divest from the Sudan to take a powerful stand against genocide. I look forward to signing legislation to divest from Iran to take an equally powerful stand against terrorism.” » read more »
Florida AG’s Statement Regarding the End of Florida’s Investments in Iran and Sudan
September 19, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the following statement on the State Board of Administration’s implementation of the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act: » read more »
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