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Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas Animal Health Commission
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Barret J. Klein and reappointed Michael L. Vickers, D.V.M. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on September 6, 2019 and September 6, 2021, respectively. He also appointed Wendee C. Langdon, Ph.D., Joseph G. “Joe” Osterkamp, and Keith M. Staggs and reappointed Leo D. Vermedahl, Ph.D. for terms set to expire on September 6, 2023.
ICYMI: Governor Greg Abbott: Why Texas Is The Top State For Business In America
Governor Abbott wrote an op-ed featured in CNBC earlier this week on why Texas is the top state for business in America.
WEB VIDEO: Texas Named CNBC’s “America’s Top State For Business” For 2018
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video after CNBC named Texas as “America’s Top State For Business” for 2018.
Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Winston to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Aimee Burnett and Lauren Dreyer, and reappointed Sharon Denny, J. Ross Lacy, Bob Mitchell, and Terry Stevens for terms set to expire on September 1, 2021.
Texas Named CNBC’s ‘America’s Top State For Business’ For 2018
CNBC today announced that Texas has been named America's top state for business in 2018. CNBC unveiled Texas as the top state for business during their live broadcast from Enchanted Rock, and Governor Greg Abbott joined the program on location to discuss the announcement immediately after.
Governor Abbott Appoints Fariña-Strauss To State Pension Review Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rossy Fariña-Strauss to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties Following Severe Weather And Flooding In The Rio Grande Valley
President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo Counties following recent severe weather and flooding.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Announces Nearly $5 Billion For Disaster Recovery Projects In Texas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced nearly $5 billion in funding for disaster recovery projects in Texas.