Governor's Press Releases


Jan. 14, 1997 -- Lowry expands disaster county list to 37
Jan. 10, 1997 -- Lowry makes initial request for federal assistance
Jan. 09, 1997 -- State to eliminate waiting list for employment child care
Jan. 03, 1997 -- Lowry adds more counties to winter storms proclamation
Dec. 31, 1996 -- Four more counties added to governor's emergency proclamation -- brings total to 19
Dec. 30, 1996 -- Gov. Lowry adds four counties to emergency proclamation
Dec. 29, 1996 -- Lowry proclaims winter storm emergency
Dec. 19, 1996 -- Lowry transportation budget stresses link between sound economy, reduced gridlock
Dec. 18, 1996 -- Lowry requests federal disaster aid for Spokane, Pend Oreille, Klickitat Counties
Dec. 18, 1996 -- Lowry proposes budget plan to protect children and schools
Dec. 17, 1996 -- Lowry proposal would slow rising prison costs
Dec. 10, 1996 -- Lowry announces community college and board and commission appointments
Dec. 06, 1996 -- Text of directive lowering flags for Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 06, 1996 -- Lowry extends state of emergency to Pend Oreille County
Nov. 26, 1996 -- New state welfare plan continues success, saves money
Nov. 21, 1996 -- Lowry activates Washington National Guard for Spokane County emergency
Nov. 20, 1996 -- Lowry proclaims Spokane County emergency
Nov. 19, 1996 -- Lowry outlines effects of federal welfare law
Nov. 19, 1996 -- Lowry names Vickie Wallen to new position aimed at protecting children
Nov. 15, 1996 -- Washington state to open trade office in Shanghai, China
Nov. 15, 1996 -- Lowry names Sypolt to Spokane County Superior Court
Nov. 14, 1996 -- Washington Receives Grant For One-Stop Career Centers
Nov. 06, 1996 -- Lowry announces Arts Commission, community college appointments
Oct. 25, 1996 -- AmeriCorps honors Lowry for dedication to public service
Oct. 23, 1996 -- Lowry to host state AmeriCorps swearing-in ceremony in Capitol Rotunda
Oct. 18, 1996 -- Bellevue, Wenatchee Valley and Yakima Valley College trustees among new appointments
Oct. 11, 1996 -- Lowry announces board and commission appointments
Oct. 10, 1996 -- Lowry appoints trustees to Evergreen College, Skagit Valley College
Oct. 08, 1996 -- Lowry to reinforce relations in trade mission to Taiwan and Japan
Oct. 04, 1996 -- Lowry urges young people to get politically involved
Oct. 01, 1996 -- Lowry announces community college reappointments
Oct. 01, 1996 -- Gov. Lowry signs Executive Order on domestic violence in the workplace
Sept. 27, 1996 -- Billings, Cammermeyer named to Governor's HIV/AIDS council
Sept. 25, 1996 -- Lowry names three to WSU Board of Regents
Sept. 24, 1996 -- Commercial access work group to hear from privacy expert
Sept. 23, 1996 -- Boards and Commission appointments announced
Sept. 19, 1996 -- Lowry to visit Russian Far East to expand state's trade opportunities
Sept. 19, 1996 -- Directive - Lowering of the Washington State and United States Flags
Sept. 06, 1996 -- Lowry travels to Washington D.C. to explore funding options for HIV/AIDS drug program
Sept. 03, 1996 -- Lowry announces board and commission appointments
Aug. 30, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Crystal, Endicott to Health Care Policy Board
Aug. 27, 1996 -- Lowry names members to state boards and commissions
Aug. 22, 1996 -- Number of Washington children with health insurance nearly triples in three years
Aug. 14, 1996 -- Lowry orders full reopening of HIV/AIDS drug program; plans meeting with Shalala
Aug. 13, 1996 -- Lowry names members to state boards and commissions
Aug. 09, 1996 -- Commercial access work group establishes web site, sets next meeting
Aug. 08, 1996 -- Lowry names Green to Transportation Commission
Aug. 06, 1996 -- Media Advisory
Aug. 06, 1996 -- Lowry, Munro to headline Lolita Symposium '96
Aug. 01, 1996 -- Lowry names Medical Quality Assurance, Sentencing Guidelines members
July 30, 1996 -- Lowry ensures access to basic drugs for HIV/AIDS patients
July 30, 1996 -- Lowry announces 20,000 welfare recipients got jobs in the last 12 months
July 25, 1996 -- Lowry warns candidates against giving away state's saving account
July 25, 1996 -- Lowry names council to help guide Puget Sound protection efforts
July 24, 1996 -- Lowry names Schurke to Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
July 24, 1996 -- Lowry names HIV/AIDS Council, Gambling Commission, other appointments
July 22, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Van Deren to Pierce County Superior Court
July 19, 1996 -- Lowry to sign sister-state agreement in Mexico
July 19, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Kurtz to appeals court
July 17, 1996 -- Helen Lowry, mother of Gov. Mike Lowry, dies
July 11, 1996 -- Lowry convenes work group to study commercial use of restricted public records
July 10, 1996 -- Lowry honors businesses and agencies for pollution prevention efforts
July 05, 1996 -- Public hearings planned on racial and ethnic categories
July 03, 1996 -- Lowry makes appointments to boards and commissions
July 01, 1996 -- Washington, Jalisco sign sister-state agreement
July 01, 1996 -- McGuire named to Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board
June 27, 1996 -- Lowry names Billy Frank to Evergreen State College Board of Trustees
June 27, 1996 -- Governor's Higher Education Task Force recommends new financing structure
June 26, 1996 -- Govs. Lowry and Edgar head Pro-China MFN letter to Congressional leadership
June 20, 1996 -- Lowry names Tony Orange executive director of African American Affairs Commission
June 20, 1996 -- Lowry appoints board members to oversee new teachers retirement plan
June 17, 1996 -- Lowry names Judith Merchant to Personnel Appeals Board
June 11, 1996 -- Lowry to release public health report; carry message around the state
June 10, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Rulli to Clark County Superior Court
June 03, 1996 -- Lowry makes appointments to boards and commissions
May 29, 1996 -- State's food banks restocked through emergency food program
May 22, 1996 -- Lowry names Glenna Hall to King County Superior Court
May 21, 1996 -- Governor announces sanctions against Chelan County for not meeting GMA laws
May 15, 1996 -- Governor signs agreement with South Korean province of Chollabuk-do
May 13, 1996 -- Lowry visits glass plant to report record number of welfare recipients enter work force
May 10, 1996 -- Governor recognizes outstanding law enforcement officers
May 07, 1996 -- Lowry, legislators announce symposium on Child Protective Services
May 07, 1996 -- Lowry receives national grant for innovative foster care programs
May 07, 1996 -- Governor to recognize outstanding state managers
May 06, 1996 -- Lowry designates funding for fetal alcohol programs
May 03, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Dellwo to Growth Management Hearings Board; makes other appointments
April 26, 1996 -- Lowry makes appointments to boards and commissions
April 25, 1996 -- Lowry names McKay to chair Puget Sound Action Team
April 18, 1996 -- Lowry names Trickey to King County Superior Court
April 18, 1996 -- Lowry asks for moment of silence
April 17, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Gary Moore to head Employment Security Department
April 04, 1996 -- Lowry appoints members to outdoor recreation committee
Mar. 30, 1996 -- Lowry uses veto pen to save growth management process
Mar. 30, 1996 -- Lowry signs 2 strikes law, vetoes threats to personal privacy
Mar. 30, 1996 -- Governor signs supplemental operating budget that achieves his key goals
Mar. 29, 1996 -- Lowry signs tough domestic violence penalties, guardian ad litem changes
Mar. 29, 1996 -- Lowry signs tax incentive legislation to help manufacturers
Mar. 29, 1996 -- Lowry signs "digital signature" law
Mar. 29, 1996 -- Lowry protects consumers through partial veto on car dealership bill
Mar. 28, 1996 -- Lowry signs transportation budget, hails commitment to freight mobility
Mar. 28, 1996 -- Lowry signs bill to extend manufacturing tax incentives
Mar. 27, 1996 -- Lowry names new coordinator for southwest Washington office
Mar. 25, 1996 -- Lowry signs legislation to encourage timber conservation plans
Mar. 25, 1996 -- Lowry signs legislation to continue Puget Sound cleanup efforts
Mar. 25, 1996 -- Lowry approves K-to-20 education network
Mar. 22, 1996 -- Lowry signs Braille bill to help blind and low-vision students
Mar. 21, 1996 -- Lowry signs legislation to fund public works projects statewide
Mar. 21, 1996 -- Lowry signs legislation to enhance the state's trail system; expand rail service
Mar. 21, 1996 -- Lowry signs children's ombudsman, adoption services bills
Mar. 21, 1996 -- Lowry signs bills for victims rights, drug-free workplace
Mar. 21, 1996 -- Lowry announces nominees for North Pacific and Pacific Fishery Management councils
Mar. 20, 1996 -- Lowry signs legislation to improve farm worker housing; help fruit orchardists
Mar. 20, 1996 -- Governor signs bills to assist Hanford clean-up activities, LIGO project
Mar. 20, 1996 -- Governor signs bill doubling penalties for school speed zone violations
Mar. 19, 1996 -- Lowry signs bills to vote on medical examiner, expand higher education center
Mar. 19, 1996 -- Lowry frees 140,000 small businesses from filing annual state tax returns
Mar. 15, 1996 -- Lowry appoints members to new Horse Park Authority, Personnel Resources Board
Mar. 13, 1996 -- Lowry signs legislation to repair flood damaged rail lines
Mar. 13, 1996 -- Lowry names Robinson acting state budget director
Mar. 07, 1996 -- Lowry applauds budget focus on child protection, education, environment
Mar. 05, 1996 -- Lowry signs bill to assist historic ships Virginia V and the Lady Washington
Feb. 29, 1996 -- Sellers to take new position
Feb. 29, 1996 -- Lowry announces grant funds for local land use planning projects
Feb. 28, 1996 -- Lowry makes appointments to boards and commissions
Feb. 27, 1996 -- Lowry appoints three members to community college boards of trustees
Feb. 27, 1996 -- Governor requests state funding to help cover initial costs of February floods
Feb. 23, 1996 -- Lowry to hear public comments on Growth Management Act in Wenatchee
Feb. 16, 1996 -- Lowry names Goldmark, Davis to WSU Board of Regents
Feb. 16, 1996 -- Lowry appoints Mary McKnew to Liquor Control Board
Feb. 15, 1996 -- Appointments announced
Feb. 14, 1996 -- Lowry releases report on OK Boys Ranch
Feb. 09, 1996 -- Lowry budget proposal to counter federal cuts
Feb. 09, 1996 -- Clinton promises federal aid for flood damage
Feb. 08, 1996 -- Lowry touts telecommunications policies
Feb. 08, 1996 -- Flood emergency declared
Feb. 08, 1996 -- Boards & Commissions Appointments
Feb. 07, 1996 -- Fanning accepts post at TESC
Feb. 06, 1996 -- Vietnamese official visits Seattle
Feb. 06, 1996 -- Lowry names deputy staff directors
Feb. 06, 1996 -- Directive - Flags Lowered to honor Salatino
Feb. 05, 1996 -- Combined Fund Drive reaps $3.4 million
Feb. 01, 1996 -- Christenson named to lead Health Care Authority
Jan. 31, 1996 -- Lowry to travel to Governors' Meeting
Jan. 31, 1996 -- Lowry to host second coffee hour
Jan. 26, 1996 -- Lowry invites constituents in for coffee
Jan. 26, 1996 -- Curreri to leave Governor's Office
Jan. 25, 1996 -- Lowry stands firm on woman's right to choose
Jan. 23, 1996 -- Lowry to present Washington State Quality Award
Jan. 22, 1996 -- Lowry vetoes B&O tax cut legislation
Jan. 22, 1996 -- Lowry makes appointments to board and commissions
Jan. 09, 1996 -- Lowry joins Democrats in Soup Line for the needy
Jan. 05, 1996 -- Lowry announces DSHS changes
Jan. 04, 1996 -- Governor's Office joins World Wide Web on Internet
Jan. 02, 1996 -- Lowry names Kato to the Spokane County Superior Court
Dec. 20, 1995 -- Threats to services for families, childcare focus of new working group
Dec. 20, 1995 -- Governor requests federal aid for floods and windstorm
Dec. 19, 1995 -- Lowry names Zehnder, reappoints Clack to UW Regents
Dec. 18, 1995 -- Transportation budget funds many second-year projects
Dec. 18, 1995 -- Lowry budget proposal would boost state's economy, meet critical needs
Dec. 18, 1995 -- Capital budget looks toward the future
Dec. 15, 1995 -- Lowry names members of Health Care Outreach Task Force
Dec. 14, 1995 -- Stanley to leave Health Care Authority in January
Dec. 11, 1995 -- Lowry unveils child protection budget
Dec. 08, 1995 -- Counties begin reporting flood damages
Dec. 04, 1995 -- Lowry names Lyle Quasim to head DSHS
Dec. 01, 1995 -- Lowry urges residents to quickly report flood damage
Dec. 01, 1995 -- Lowry appoints members to boards and commissions

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