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2 hrs ago | WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Chris Christie elected governor of New Jersey

New Jersey's governor-elect says he won't uproot his four school-age children to move to the chief executive's mansion in Princeton Township.

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Related Topix: Mendham, NJ, Jon Corzine

6 hrs ago | San Jose Mercury News

Minnesota governor postpones Mexico trade trip

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is postponing a brief trade trip to Mexico, saying that President Felipe Calderon has a scheduling conflict.

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Related Topix: Minneapolis Metro, Tim Pawlenty, Business News

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WABC

Facing a break in their ranks amid criticism they were snubbing the governor.

Facing a break in their ranks amid criticism they were snubbing the governor during a fiscal crisis, the Senate's Democrats now plan to attend Gov.

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Related Topix: David Paterson, Albany County, NY

CNN

Paterson launches campaign ads

In what may be an effort to quiet speculation he will drop his bid for a full term, embattled New York Gov.

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Related Topix: David Paterson

FOX59.com WXIN-TV Indianapolis

Governor Daniels: Budget cuts 'unwelcome and unpleasant'

The governor said his administration is working to retain jobs but he won't know what needs to be done until analyzing the October state revenue numbers.

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Related Topix: Mitch Daniels, Lafayette Metro

Boston.com

Governor: New proposal in Philly transit strike

Gov. Ed Rendell said Friday a new proposal has been sent to the union in an effort to end the strike by Philadelphia transit workers, now entering its fourth day.

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Related Topix: Ed Rendell, Transportation, Railroads, Train Disaster

Star Tribune

Pawlenty: Use constitution to cap government spending

The state's general fund budget would be frozen in line with revenue received during the previous budget period under a constitutional amendment proposed today by Gov.

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Related Topix: Tim Pawlenty, Kelliher, MN

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WUSA9

Governor Kaine To Return To Teaching

Gov. Timothy Kaine will return to teaching at the University of Richmond after his four-year term ends in January.

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Related Topix: Tim Kaine, University of Richmond

Charleston Business Journal

Supreme Court denies Sanforda s request for privacy

The S.C. Supreme Court ruled today that Gov. Mark Sanford has waived all confidentiality in the state Ethics Commission's investigation into his alleged misuse of state resources.

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Related Topix: Mark Sanford, South Carolina, South Carolina Government

KTAR

Gov ready to announce for full term

Arizona's governor is going to run for a full term in next year's elections, according to an associate of the Republican leader.

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Related Topix: Arizona Government, Arizona, US News, Janet Napolitano

WSVN-TV Miami Beach

Fla. Gov. Crist denies endorsing stimulus bill

Gov. Charlie Crist is saying he did not endorse the $787 billion federal stimulus bill, a statement that might confuse some voters.

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Related Topix: Charlie Crist, Florida, Florida Government

WSVN-TV Miami Beach

Fla. baby missing for 5 days found alive under bed

A baby missing for five days was found alive and well under her baby sitter's bed, and Florida authorities said Thursday they plan to charge the sitter, her husband and the child's mother.

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Related Topix: Chipley, FL, Washington County, FL, Charlie Crist

Wed Nov 04, 2009

KSAX

MN Gov. Pawlenty Says GOP Must Improve

Republican Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he welcomes his party's success in winning two key races for governor, but he cautions that the GOP must improve after election losses in recent years.

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Related Topix: Tim Pawlenty, US News, Minnesota Government, Minnesota

WHAS-TV Louisville

It's 'Christmas' tree in Kentucky again

A spokeswoman for Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tall decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season.

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Related Topix: Steve Beshear

The Dallas Morning News

Houston businessman says he'll spend $10M in Democratic primary bid for governor

A wealthy Houston businessman says he will use $10 million of his own money in his Democratic primary bid for governor.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas Government, Texas, Rick Perry

KansasCity.com

Schools reopen as Philly transit strike continues

The first day of a transit strike caused widespread delays and frustrated thousands of commuters who had to find other ways to get around Pennsylvania's largest city.On Wednesday, there will be an even greater test of how Philadelphia can cope without its bus, subway and trolley system as public schools, which were closed for Election Day, reopen.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Education Etc., Transportation, Railroads, Ed Rendell

Kansas.com

Sarah Palin promises more cities on book tour

FIlE- This July 26, 2009, file photos shows former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waiving goodbye to supporters after giving her resignation speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Related Topix: Sarah Palin, Fairbanks, AK, Entertainment

New York Daily News

Louisiana justice of the peace resigns after interracial marriage flap

Keith Bardwell, a justice of peace in Tangipahoa Parish, appeared on The Early Show.

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Related Topix: Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Bobby Jindal, Life, Wedding, Interracial,Multiracial, Multiethnic, and Multicultural

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Reuters

Voters head to the polls in NY, NJ

Nov. 3 - Michael Bloomberg is favored to be re-elected as New York City Mayor -- while Jon Corzine and Chris Christie battle it out to become Governor of New Jersey.

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Related Topix: Jon Corzine

MLive.com

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Michigan agencies are being told they could see up to a 20 percent cut in the next budget year on top of the 10 percent cut they took this year.

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Related Topix: Wayne County, MI, Redford, MI

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