Reagan Day in Maine!

Thanks to the great efforts of Mary Adams in the great state of Maine, President Reagan's birthday was celebrated in style (jelly beans included!) at the State House in Augusta. Despite heavy snow, dozens gathered for a press conference to celebrate the life and legacy of one of our nation's greatest presidents. It was truly a wonderful event and we hope several states will emulate this in the future! Thank you Mary for inviting the RRLP to celebrate Reagan Day in Maine!

Below are photos of the event. Check out AsMaineGoes.com for additional pictures from the press conference!

Mary Adams, Maine center-right coalition leader and taxpayer activist














Dozens of legislators and friends gathered to celebrate Reagan Day-despite the weather!














Rep. Bob Crossthwaite entertained the crowd with Reagan quotes















Senate minority leader Westin speaks to the crowd














RRLP Executive Director Karri Bragg addresses the crowd to close the event














Reporters were on-hand as well!

Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

In honor of President Reagan's birthday, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project asked that governors in all 50 states enact proclamations declaring February 6th "Reagan Day" in their respective states. Below is a list of governors who enacted proclamations, those who didn't, and a list of stragglers who will hopefully sign their name to a proclamation in coming days!

Today, remember what Reagan Day is all about- honoring the spirit and legacy of an amazing American, whose leadership and strength brought about peace and democracy throughout the world.

RONALD REAGAN DAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008

30 Governors Recognized Reagan Day as of February 5, 2008

Governors Who Have Issued a Proclamation:

30 governors, 17 Republican (57%), 13 Democrat (43%)

Robert Riley (R – AL)

Sarah Palin (R – AK)

Arnold Schwarzenegger (R – CA)

Bill Owens (D– CO)

M. Jodi Rell (R – CT)

Sonny Perdue (R – GA)

Chet Culver (D – IA)

Butch Otter (R – ID)

Rod Blagojevich (D – IL)

^*Mitch Daniels (R – IN)

John Baldacci (D – ME)

Timothy Pawlenty (R – MN)

Haley Barbour (R – MS)

Matt Blunt (R – MO)

David Heineman (R – NE)

John Lynch (D – NH)

Jim Gibbons (R – NV)

Bill Richardson (D – NM)

Eliot Spitzer (D – NY)

John Hoeven (R – ND)

*Brad Henry (D – OK)

Theodore Kulongoski (D – OR)

Don Carcieri (R – RI)

Mark Sanford (R – SC)

Mike Rounds (R – SD)

Phil Bredesen (D – TN)

James Douglas (R – VT)

Christine Gregoire (D – WA)

Joe Manchin, III (D-WV)

David Freudenthal (D – WY)

*Denotes a verbal confirmation of the proclamation.

Governors Who Did Not Issue a Proclamation:

20 governors, 1 Republican (5%), 14 Democrat (70%), 5 No Response at this time (25%)

Janet Napolitano (D – AZ)

Mike Beebe (D – AR)

*Ruth Ann Minner (D – DE)

*Charlie Crist (R – FL)

*Linda Lingle (R – HI)

Kathleen Sebelius (D – KS)

Martin O’Malley (D – MD)

Deval Patrick (D – MA)

Steve Beshear (D – KY)

*Bobby Jindal (R –LA)

Jennifer Granholm (D – MI)

Brian Schweitzer (D – MT)

Mike Easley (D – NC)

Jon Corzine (D – NJ)

Ted Strickland (D – OH)

Ed Rendell (D – PA)

Tim Kaine (D – VA)

Jim Doyle (D-WI)

*Rick Perry (R-TX)

Jon Huntsman, Jr. (R – UT)

*Denotes no response at this time.

Contact governor’s offices today and urge them to declare February 6^th, Reagan Day:

Office of Gov. Minner (DE)

Constituent Services

302-744-4101

Office of Gov. Crist (FL)

Contact: Sherry

850-410-0501

Office of Gov. Lingle (HI)

Constituent Services

808-586-7200

Office of Gov. Jindal (LA)

Constituent Services, (225) 342-0991

Office of Gov. Rick Perry

Contact: Cynthia

512-463-2000

Attention, New Yorkers!

Assemblymember Finch (R-Springport) and Senator Tom Libous (R-Binghamton) are working hard to ensure that Reagan's legacy lives on in New York. Together, they have sponsored legislation to name a portion of state route 434 in Tioga County "Ronald Reagan Memorial Parkway."

Currently, New York has only 2 dedications to honor President Reagan. These bills may hit the floor as early as Monday. Contact your legislator today and urge passage of S 1655 and A 7163!

Click here to find your assemblymember or state senator.

Good Morning, XM listeners!

Would you like to see a 41-cent stamp issued in honor of President Reagan? Contact the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee:

Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
c/o Stamp Development
U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St., Suite 5013
Arlington, VA 22209-6432.

For more information, visit www.usps.com

Reaganomics 2.0

Today's edition of the Wall Street Journal features an article by Steve Moore in which he discusses the legacy of Reaganomics in America and Europe.

Check out the article here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118852186301414166.html?apl=y

On Tuesday, August 21, members of the Harris County, Texas Board of Education voted to name the county education department building after the nation’s 40th president, Ronald Wilson Reagan. The dedication to President Reagan, the first of its kind in Harris County, was championed by new board member Michael Wolfe.

With the board’s 5-2 vote of approval, the main building of the county Department of Education located on Irvington Boulevard will soon bear the name of America’s favorite president.

“Mr. Wolfe’s hard work to honor President Reagan deserves recognition,” said Grover Norquist, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project, a leading force in preserving Reagan’s legacy. “While Ronald Reagan was a leader in world politics, he also played a great role in the lives of individual Americans. Recognizing his memory on every level is a great honor to his life and legacy.”

In his two terms as president, Reagan worked to rid the threat of communism overseas while boosting the American spirit. Despite the strength of growing communist states and a struggling economy, he pushed forward to succeed in halting the expansion of U.S. government and non-democratic governments abroad.

Texas is already home to 6 dedications, including Ronald Reagan Public Library and High School in San Antonio. The new building dedication in Harris County joins over 95 dedications to the late president in the United States and 9 abroad.

“Ronald Reagan’s legacy should be held up for future generations to value,” continued Norquist. “The Harris County dedication is a great example of taking every opportunity to preserve the ideals and leadership President Reagan brought our country.”

Wisconsin Assembly Celebrates Reagan
Assembly budget would name highway for 40th president

On Tuesday, July 10, Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled assembly approved a budget plan which would rename a portion of US Route 14 “Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.” The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project (RRLP) praises all Wisconsin lawmakers who endeavor to preserve the memory of President Reagan in their state.

The assembly balanced the state budget without increasing taxes, eliminating a myriad of taxes proposed by Governor Jim Doyle (D) and an $18 billion payroll tax in the senate budget that would have quickly made Wisconsin the highest-taxed state in the nation.

The budget’s highway proposal would rename US Highway 14 from Madison south to the Illinois border. This was the second attempt in recent years to name the same section of the highway. Gov. Doyle vetoed a separate bill to rename the section “Ronald Reagan Highway” after it passed both the senate and assembly in 2005.

“The assembly budget is the perfect place for this proposal in Wisconsin,” said Grover Norquist, chairman of the RRLP. “President Reagan’s legacy clearly lives on in the minds of these representatives, who passed an admirable no-tax-increase budget and demonstrated their respect for Wisconsin taxpayers.”

During his two terms in office, President Reagan lowered the top marginal income tax rate from 70 percent to 28 percent, which increased the relative tax burden of the highest 1 percent of income earners, who generated more income as a result. Reagan’s economic policies began one of the greatest periods of economic prosperity and development in American history.

“Both this resolution and the fiscally responsible budget approved in the Assembly are testament to the great presidency and life of Ronald Wilson Reagan,” said Norquist. “It is critical that both his life and mission be remembered as America looks to define its role in the 21st century.”

Ronald Reagan Parkway Lures Businesses

On Wednesday, July 11, Indiana motorists passed for the first time over a new two-mile, four-lane section of the Ronald Reagan Parkway. The Reagan Parkway, when completed, will stretch 9.8 miles, connecting I-70 and I-65 through Hendricks and Boone counties.

Indianans have high expectations for the parkway around which commercial, industrial, and office development is expected to cause a boom of regional economic growth. Millions of square feet of warehouses and distribution centers have already been constructed.

“The Ronald Reagan Parkway appropriately preserves President Reagan’s distinguished legacy,” said Grover Norquist, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project, a leading force in preserving Reagan’s legacy. “With the creation of Reagan Parkway, Indianans look to imitate the period of economic growth and development enjoyed as a result of the president’s strong policies.”

As president, Ronald Reagan fought to eliminate the threat of communism throughout the world. Domestically, President Reagan’s broad tax cuts and bold monetary policy curbed inflation and promoted a healthy business environment in the United States.

Indiana is already home to I-469, a 31-mile beltway near Fort Wayne, which in 2004 was dubbed the Ronald Reagan Expressway. The newly-named Ronald Reagan Parkway joins over 95 dedications to the late president in the United States. RRLP praises all efforts in Indiana and beyond to memorialize America’s 40th president.

“Ronald Reagan’s presidency was a time of pride and hope for a bright future in America,” continued Norquist. “It is important that we take every opportunity to preserve and cherish the liberty and prosperity he brought our country.”