Governor Baldacci's Speeches

State of the State 2009 Part I

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:51:05 EDT

All of these projects will create thousands of good-paying, private-sector jobs in Maine just when we need them the most.

To capitalize on these new jobs and to build the industries of the 21st Century, Maine must invest in education, innovation, and research and development.

A generation ago, a high school diploma opened the door to a good job that could last a lifetime. ...

2009 State of the State Address

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:23:07 EDT

State of the State

Governor John Elias Baldacci

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Madam President, Madam Speaker, Madam Chief Justice, members of the Legislature, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens:

Thank you for joining me tonight as we come together to take measure of our State.

We face economic perils tha...

State of the State Address 2008 Part H

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:46:27 EST

Governor John E. Baldacci State of the State January 9, 2008

Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Madam Chief Justice, members of the Legislature, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens:

We come together tonight as Maine stands on the verge of a new era.

The choices we make in the coming days will help to define who we are as a State, a...

State of the State Address 2008 Part G

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:44:50 EST

State of the State Address 2008 Part F

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:43:16 EST

State of the State Address 2008 Part E

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:41:23 EST

State of the State Address 2008 Part D

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:38:50 EST

State of the State Address 2008 Part C

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:20:51 EST

State of the State Address 2008 Part B

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:35:33 EST

State of the State Address 2008 Part A

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:34:02 EST

University of Maine at Presque Isle Graduation

Mon, 14 May 2007 09:00:30 EDT

President Zillman, honored guests, graduates and families, thank you for sharing this special day with me.

I would like to recognize Stephen Richard and Joan Benoit Samuelson, who are receiving honorary degrees today.

Stephen sets an amazing example with his commitment to Presque Isle and Aroostook County. For more than three decades, he has helped the people of this commu...

Statewide Budget Address

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:21:11 EST

Hello. I am Governor John Baldacci. Thank you for joining me tonight. Thank you to the tv and radio stations for carrying this live.

Today I delivered to the Legislature my proposed budget for the next two years. It�s important for you to know how your tax dollars will be spent and the choices that lie ahead for all of us.

By making the right choices for this state w...

2007 Inaugural Address

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:07:03 EST

Inaugural Address January 3, 2007 Governor John Baldacci

Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislature, Secretary of State Dunlap, Treasurer Lemoine, Attorney General Rowe, State Auditor Douglas, Congressman Allen, Governor Brennan, Governor King, Governor Doyle, Chief Francis, Chief Nicholas, Chief Commander, Chief Phillips, my wife Karen, son Jack, members of the Natio...

2006 State of the State Address

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:23:10 EDT

Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Madam Chief Justice, members of the Legislature and distinguished guests.

Good evening my fellow citizens.

Tonight, I am proud to report that the state of this State is strong, secure and healthy.

More people are working than ever before.
More of our children are going to college.
More families are healthier and ...

2005 State of the State Address

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:30:33 EDT

MADAM PRESIDENT, MR. SPEAKER, MADAM CHIEF JUSTICE, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE, DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, MY FELLOW CITIZENS,

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE FIRST LADY OF MAINE, KAREN BALDACCI, AND OUR SON JACK. KAREN�S WORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, LITERACY, WELLNESS AND NUTRITION AND LOCAL AGRICULTURE HAS GREATLY BENEFITED MAINE.

WHEN I CAME BEFORE YOU TWO YEARS AGO F...