Governor of Oklahoma

eMaxx Appoints Former Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Commissioner Mary Taylor to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b"eMaxx, an InsurTech commercial managing general agent specializing in alternative risk, announced the appointment of former Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Commissioner Mary Taylor of Ohio to the Board of Directors.

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  • b"eMaxx, an InsurTech commercial managing general agent specializing in alternative risk, announced the appointment of former Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Commissioner Mary Taylor of Ohio to the Board of Directors.
  • Lieutenant Governor Taylor brings vast public accounting, insurance and public sector experience to eMaxx.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Company\xe2\x80\x99s support of specialty industries through technology, insurance and risk management is an important component for economic growth in the United States,\xe2\x80\x9d said James Townsend, Chairman of the eMaxx Board of Directors and CEO of Townsend Energy.
  • As Lieutenant Governor, she also held the position of Insurance Commissioner.
  • Taylor currently serves as the Vice President for Operations and Finance at Northeast Ohio Medical University.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am very pleased to be joining the Board of Directors of eMaxx,\xe2\x80\x9d said Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor.

FRC Praises Arkansas Legislature for Enacting First-of-Its-Kind Bill to Protect Children from Experimental Gender Transition Procedures Over Governor's Veto

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

On Tuesday afternoon, in quick succession the Arkansas House (72-25) and Senate (25-8) overrode the governor's veto of the Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act.

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  • On Tuesday afternoon, in quick succession the Arkansas House (72-25) and Senate (25-8) overrode the governor's veto of the Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act.
  • Family Research Council praised the state legislature for its effort to protect minors.
  • The state of Arkansas has taken the lead in the race to protect children from a political movement that advocates for using off-label drugs and experimental procedures on minors.
  • Because of their courage and hard work, the state legislature voted overwhelmingly to override the governor's veto of the SAFE Act," concluded Perkins.

Lieutenant Governor and Department of Commerce Delegation to Attend E&I Sales Plant Tour

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Friday, November 6, 2020

E&I Sales, a Tulsa-based electrical equipment manufacturing company, announced today the company will host a tour at its North Mingo Road plant November 10th at 1:00 p.m., which will be attended by Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and a delegation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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  • E&I Sales, a Tulsa-based electrical equipment manufacturing company, announced today the company will host a tour at its North Mingo Road plant November 10th at 1:00 p.m., which will be attended by Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and a delegation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
  • This distinction garnered national attention at various executive branch officesprompting E&I Sales to host a plant tour with U.S. Representative Kevin Hern, who placed the company in contact with Governor Kevin Stitts office and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
  • Pinnell confirmed his attendance at the upcoming plant tour and will be joined by representatives of the Department of Commerce.
  • Leveraging its 46-year history of engineering capabilities, E&I Sales launched EI Solutions in May 2020 to address an increased demand for infection control.

NCLA, Gov. Baker File Petition Asking Mass. Supreme Judicial Court to Hear Civil Defense Act Case

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

v. Governor Charles D. Baker from Worcester Superior Court to the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, Single Justice Session.

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  • v. Governor Charles D. Baker from Worcester Superior Court to the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, Single Justice Session.
  • The petition asks the Court to decide whether Governor Bakers March 10, 2020 Civil Defense State of Emergency declaration and the ensuing emergency orders responding to the coronavirus pandemic are lawful exercises of gubernatorial authority.
  • At issue is whether the Civil Defense Act provides authority for Governor Baker to declare a state of emergency and whether issuance of emergency orders violates the separation of powers.
  • Under the Public Health Act, principal responsibility for disease control lies with local boards of health, not with the Governor.

NCLA Asks U.S. District Court for New Jersey to Stop Governor’s Abuse of Emergency Powers

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Regardless of the governors good intentions, the order unlawfully singles out residential landlords and cancels the major security measure they use to protect their property.

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  • Regardless of the governors good intentions, the order unlawfully singles out residential landlords and cancels the major security measure they use to protect their property.
  • NCLA represents Mr. Johnson, the owner of a small rental property in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
  • None of the certain emergency powers invoked by Governor Murphy grants him the authority to alter the terms of residential leases.
  • New Jersey law gives the Governor specific emergency powers that have to do with things like vaccines, hospitals, and the State militia.

AAPA Applauds VA Governor Northam for Amending EO 57, Maximizing PAs in COVID-19 Response

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Friday, April 24, 2020

In most states, PAs are required to have a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician in order to practice.

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  • In most states, PAs are required to have a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician in order to practice.
  • This unnecessarily complicates where and how PAs can practice during a disaster or emergency and most especially during a crisis like a pandemic.
  • We thank Governor Northam for realizing that PAs should have been included in Executive Order 57 and acting swiftly to correct this oversight.
  • The Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants (VAPA) also thanks the governor for amending the executive order.

NDB Board of Governors Holds Fifth Annual Meeting in Virtual Format

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

SHANGHAI, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Governors (BoG) of the New Development Bank (NDB) held its Fifth Annual Meeting virtually on April 20, 2020.

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  • SHANGHAI, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Governors (BoG) of the New Development Bank (NDB) held its Fifth Annual Meeting virtually on April 20, 2020.
  • The Board of Governors approved Audited Financial Accounts of the Ordinary Operations for the period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
  • It was announced that they shall serve in the respective positions until the end of the next Annual Meeting of the Board.
  • The Board of Governors decided that its Sixth Annual Meeting will be held in Russia in 2021.

C-Hear Executive Dylan Rafaty Reappointed as Vice-Chair to Committee On People with Disabilities by Texas Governor Greg Abbott

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott reconfirmed Rafaty for a third term as Vice-Chair to Texas' Committee on People with Disabilities.

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  • Governor Greg Abbott reconfirmed Rafaty for a third term as Vice-Chair to Texas' Committee on People with Disabilities.
  • "I'm tremendously honored to be again recognized by Governor Abbott," Rafaty said.
  • The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities supports a network of committees within the disability community, presents awards, promotes awareness and monitors compliance with related laws.
  • The Governor appoints12 membersto serve on The Committee, seven of whom must be people with disabilities.

National Governors Association Partners with Nextdoor

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Governors Association (NGA) is partnering with Nextdoor, a trusted name in local communities, to ensure that important state-specific resources are available at the neighborhood level.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Governors Association (NGA) is partnering with Nextdoor, a trusted name in local communities, to ensure that important state-specific resources are available at the neighborhood level.
  • According to the National Governors Association , all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia have declared a public health emergency, which requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-community response.
  • We are honored to partner with the National Governors Association to ensure all neighbors have access to critical information and resource capabilities.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the bipartisan organizationof the nation's 55 governors.

Gov. Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell Unveil New Brand for State of Oklahoma

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Matt Pinnell unveiled a new brand for the State of Oklahoma during a program at the Oklahoma City Thunder Headquarters.

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  • Matt Pinnell unveiled a new brand for the State of Oklahoma during a program at the Oklahoma City Thunder Headquarters.
  • Governor Pinnell has traveled to communities across Oklahoma and personally experienced everything our state has to offer, said Gov.
  • His passion for our state and people is evident, and he charged full steam ahead to pull together creatives from all over the state to form and launch this new brand for Oklahoma.
  • A white star in the middle of the brand is a powerful symbol of America and the original flag of the state.