Council OKs E-911 merger Mar 15, 2010
Voting for the measure were Mayor Pro Tempore Bobby Roberson and council members Doug Mercer and Gil Davis. Voting against the measure were council members William Pitt and Edward Moultrie. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Williams seeking a return to Raleigh Mar 14, 2010
Marc Basnight, D-Dare, president pro tempore of the Senate, as he found his way on Jones Street. I learned a lot from them, he said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
UTHSC linking to AT&Ts Tennessee VPN Mar 12, 2010
Investment in technology for higher education is essential for improved student education and achievement, and one of my goals is to help make certain that Tennessee remains a place that provides students with a world-class education, Jamie Woodson, Speaker Pro Tempore for the Tennessee State Senate, said in a statement. Most Read Stories. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
City Council kills RABA partnership Mar 11, 2010
Councilman Carl Ferebee, who's also Mayor Pro Tempore, spoke before the vote as well. I will say that I have gotten a lot of calls regarding this project, Ferebee said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Session reaches halfway point Mar 9, 2010
Dennis Egan, D-Juneau filled in for Senate President Gary Stevens on Thursday, serving as the Senate president pro tempore during a technical session at the Capitol. Monday, March 08, 2010. (Juneau Empire)
Senate Umpire Faces Tough Calls on Healthcare Mar 4, 2010
The Senate's presiding officer Vice President Joe Biden, Senate President Pro Tempore Robert Byrd or another designated Democratic senator would rule after getting Frumin's advice. The last time a ruling by the presiding officer was overturned on a Senate vote was October 3, 1996. (Newsmax)
Importance of political leadership Feb 26, 2010
And it happened because the Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell, the leading Republican, and Minority Leader John Land, the leading Democrat, stepped up and showed personal leadership. For his part, Land acknowledged that a voter photo ID would decrease election fraud and increase ballot security. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
RedState Morning Briefing Feb 23, 2010
The President Pro Tempore of the Indiana Senate is throwing his support behind Marlin Stutzman only a few days after seemingly looking at supporting Dan Coats. See also in the Washington Examiner by Ken Tomlinson profiling Stutzman and why he is a terrific fit for Indiana. (Human Events Online)
Alexander Haig, Former Secretary of State, Four-Star General, Dies at 85 Feb 21, 2010
The secretary of state is fourth in line to the presidency, behind the vice president, speaker of the House and president pro tempore of the Senate. His comment gave Haig a lasting image as a power-grabber. (Bloomberg -- US)
Richardson sets sights on Basnight (7) Feb 17, 2010
Basnight is president pro tempore of the Senate, and has frequently been described as the most powerful man in the Old North States government. Asked why he wants to take on the incumbent, Richardson answered, Because the form of government in Raleigh over the years has been corrupt, and we need to change it. (Washington Daily News, NC)
LWSC seeks CAMA permit Feb 16, 2010
Several council members, including Mayor Pro Tempore Bobby Roberson and Doug Mercer, said the city must close analyze such requests to determine if they make sense financially for the city. They said that tax revenues such annexations may generate may not be enough to pay for the services the city will be required to provide the annexed satellite areas. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Saldaa bows out of supervisor race Feb 11, 2010
She currently serves as the speaker pro tempore, running floor sessions from the dais. Her district includes the central and northern portion of the city of San Diego, including the communities of Clairemont, Bay Park, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Tierrasanta, Serra Mesa, Hillcrest, University Heights, North Park, South Park, Linda Vista, Mission Valley, City Heights, Old Town, Normal Heights, Mission Hills and downtown. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Crew sign Colombian forward Herrera Feb 6, 2010
Carrboro Alderman John Herrera, the board's mayor pro tempore, made the following statement Tuesday night. "I will not be running for re-election. I'm delighted in Sammy Slade. He's a Latino who will continue bringing a voice to this community. I think Sammy brings so many things to this town. He is a community organizer and has planted many seeds. And I look forward to him becoming the second Latino alderman in the town of Carrboro. I've gone from three kids to six kids and I really want to... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Micheli kicks off gubernatorial bid Feb 4, 2010
He has served 16 years representing Uinta County in the State House of Representatives and also served as the speaker pro tempore and majority floor leader during his tenure. He and his wife, Patty, have eight children and 21 grandchildren. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Maldonado Closer To Lt. Governor Job Feb 4, 2010
"I want to thank my colleagues and Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg for convening a hearing today to consider my qualifications to fill the vacancy in the lieutenant governor's office," Maldonado said in a statement. In response, Schwarzenegger said in a statement "the Senate Rules Committee put Californians ahead of politics and exercised its constitutional duty by recommending that Sen. Abel Maldonado be confirmed as lieutenant governor.". (KCRA 3, CA)
West Virginia's Byrd 'still fighting' at 92 Jan 31, 2010
He remains president pro tempore of the Senate, third in the presidential line of succession. Though engaged in debates of the present, Mr. Byrd is unmistakably a figure of a fast-disappearing past, a fierce guardian and practitioner of Senate tradition and a leader from a time when the upper chamber was more courteous and less partisan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The continuing case for school choice Jan 30, 2010
Harry Cato of Greenville County is speaker pro tempore of the S.C. House. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Liberia: Sirleaf Admits Failure Jan 30, 2010
I will also submit to your Honorable Body, for consideration and enactment, an Act to amend the Act providing for Retirement Pension for the President and Vice President, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate and Members of the National Legislature, the Chief Justice & Associate Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of Subordinate Courts of Record, Cabinet Ministers, Deputy & Assistant Ministers, Members of Autonomous... (allAfrica.com)
General Assembly to revisit tax cuts Jan 29, 2010
You can t collect taxes from somebody who s not employed, said Senate President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams, R-Lyons. What we want to do is employ people so they can pay taxes. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Crafting the budget will affect elections Jan 29, 2010
The two month period between Nov. 2 and Jan. 2, 2011 will see an internal legislative brawl to determine who will become the next Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate. This will be the best political show of the decade. (Atmore Advance, AL)
PAPER-RECYCLING COMPANY LOCATES IN PINE BLUFF Jan 27, 2010
He also served 24 years in the state General Assembly, including roles as speaker of the House and Senate president pro tempore. He chaired the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee in both chambers. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bradford to speak Jan 24, 2010
Bradford served in the Arkansas Legislature for 24 years, including stints as speaker pro tempore of the House and president pro tempore of the Senate. He also served as Chair of the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee in both bodies. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Lieutenant governor's role Jan 19, 2010
Getting rid of the post would save the state considerable money, he said, and the Senate president pro tempore or the House speaker could serve as successors to the governor as they are now after the lieutenant governor. There is no denying that the job description for South Carolina's lieutenant governor is slim. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Politics: That poor attorney general' is chided Jan 17, 2010
John Shadegg, Nowakowski would become mayor pro tempore. "I've been getting calls left and right from individuals saying, 'Congratulations, Michael, you're the next mayor,' " Nowakowski said Friday. (AZCentral -- News)
Gibson Guitar Artists Billy Morrison and Zakk Wylde Will Join Local Elected Officials and Business Leaders for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sunset Strip Beautification Project on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Whisky A Go-Go Jan 16, 2010
It is the economic engine of West Hollywoodwhere premiere fashion, music, entertainment, dining and a unique history collide, said West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman. It is an honor that such a treasured historic and cultural icon is located in West Hollywood. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Judge candidates lining up Jan 15, 2010
"Superior Court Judge James E. Cornwell will become chief judge once Woods leaves the bench. He came under fire in 2007 for leaving the scene and not reporting a wreck for several hours after it occurred in Habersham County.Crawford said he handled 6,000 cases per year in the busiest court in the three-county circuit. "I've been around a long time, and that works for me and works against me, and I understand that," he said.Experience such as his could work against a candidate because many... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Ritter: Colo. on the right road Jan 15, 2010
If we re doing what we should, we should keep doing it, said McFadyen, the speaker pro tempore. But Ritter did touch on several new themes. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
St. Paul's Episcopal welcome Gallant as new church vicar Jan 15, 2010
Gallant has also served as a member of Charleston City Council, serving as mayor pro tempore of Charleston in 2002 and on various council committees. Gallant has been the recipient of a number of awards, including the African-American Historical Celebration Award in the area of religion from the MOJA Arts Festival, the NAACP President's Award, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Community Service Award, and the Bethune-Leonard Section of National Council of Negro Women Inc. Outstanding Service Award and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
State budget calls for big cuts Jan 11, 2010
With regard to the bulk of the budget proposal, I have one reaction: Youve got to be kidding, said Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento. Sen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Newspaper calls for end to Basnight era (1098) Jan 10, 2010
This would be a good time for Basnight to say goodbye, too, the Journal opines of the Senate president pro tempore. The editorial has prompted strong reaction from Beaufort County officials and leaders throughout northeastern North Carolina who say that Basnight has served the state and region honorably and should continue in his Senate post. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Righting California's ship of state Jan 10, 2010
With our budget in crisis, our economy in the doldrums and our politics in disarray, the great temptation for anyone offering an agenda for California in 2010 would be to borrow the goal former state Senate President Pro Tempore John Burton once set during another challenging year: "Just to get out alive.". Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santa Monica mayor Ken Genser dies at 59 Jan 10, 2010
Mayor Pro Tempore Pam O'Connor said in a statement that Genser died Saturday night after a long illness. He was 59. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Look who hates the federal stimulus bill Jan 10, 2010
State Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell, both Charleston Republicans, said that while they wouldn't refuse money for infrastructure needs such as roads, bridges and sewer systems, they wouldn't be so thrilled about money aimed at supplementing the state's budget. "Adding one-time money into the budget does not solve the budget problem -- it just puts it off for a little while," said Harrell. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
