Governor Transition Underway
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The transition is underway as Joe Kernan and the Democrats who now run state government have already begun discussions with the Republicans who will take over in January.
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By Christina Nuckols, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Feb. 23--RICHMOND -- Gov. Timothy M.
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It may be that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's Democrats have given up, for now, working out their differences in the Legislature over a series of constitutional amendments to overhaul state government and politics.
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The dancing and celebrating behind him, new Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal moves into office with a slate of hefty promises to clean up the state's corrupt image, rebuild after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and reverse what he called "decades of failure in government."
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Timing is the thing on the stage and in comedy, and it doesnÃ¢ÂÂt hurt in politics either. Alabama Republican Gov. Bob RileyÃ¢ÂÂs smart rebound from the low job approval ratings early in his four-year tenure gave him momentum entering his bid this year for a second term.
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By Christina Nuckols, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Feb. 24--RICHMOND -- Gov. Timothy M.
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Democrat Christine Gregoire, winner of one of the closest governor's races in U.S. history, was inaugurated Wednesday amid a legal challenge that could undo her election.
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By Tom Ramstack, The Washington Times  Feb. 8--David Edgerley is taking over the state's business and economic  development department at a time of transition for Maryland's real estate  industry.
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Gov. James E. McGreevey answered questions for the first time in public Tuesday about his decision to resign, telling a supportive audience that it was "a process of transformation and prayer."
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Governor Doyle is expected to make an announcement Tuesday afternoon about the state&#39;s flu vaccine supply. Reports say the governor will make the flu vaccine available to more people.
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M. Jodi Rell was sworn in Thursday as Connecticut&#39;s governor, promising to restore &quot;faith, integrity and honor&quot; after taking over from John G. Rowland, who resigned amid a federal corruption investigation and a threatened impeachment.
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WASHINGTON &#151; With election victories behind them, Democratic governors gathered Wednesday to celebrate their first majority in 12 years, talk political strategy and share notes on the issues driving voters back at home.
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The governor&#39;s plan to move up county tax collections next year could unravel what was supposed to be a smooth, noncombative wrap-up of a new state budget.
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By John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Feb. 2--AUSTIN -- Gov.
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Dino Rossi was our choice for governor. The former budget-writing state senator, with a career in the private sector, is experienced, likeable, intelligent and both mentally tough and open-minded.
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Democratic Gov.-elect Christine Gregoire's Republican rival still wants to overturn the election, but now that she's been certified as the winner, she says she has other things on her mind. Like forming a new government in less than two weeks.
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Recount Begins in Wash. Governor&#39;s Race; Republican Dino Rossi Led by 261 Votes in First Count. Washington Governor-elect Dino Rossi, right, listens to a Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, address by Homeland Security