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	Govenor Minner
		Minner also steered the state through what experts have called the worst fiscal crisis for states since World War II.
		Ruth Ann began in politics stuffing envelopes, then worked as an aide in the state legislature and as receptionist to then-Gov. Sherman Tribbitt.
		She was elected to four terms in the state House of Representatives beginning in 1974, to three terms in the state Senate beginning in 1982 and to two terms as Lieutenant Governor in 1992 and 1996.
	www.whyy.org /DHSS/html/govenor_minner.html (426 words)

	US Bazaar.com : Encyclopedia Pages : Ruth Ann Minner
		Ruth Ann Minner (born January 17, 1935) is an American politician and businesswoman from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware.
		Ruth Ann Minner began her political career as a clerk in the State House and as a receptionist in the office of Governor Sherman W. Tribbitt.
		Minner was elected Governor of Delaware in 2000.
	encyclopedia.us-bazaar.com /?title=Ruth_Ann_Minner (1309 words)

	CapeGazette.com - Covering Delaware's Cape Region
		Ruth Ann Minner delivered her State of the State address Thursday, Jan. 19, highlighting Delaware’s successes and bold steps forward in education, health care, the economy and the environment.
		Minner thanked members of the General Assembly for passing the legislation that permanently establishes the Healthy Mothers and Infants Consortium to implement the recommendations of her Infant Mortality Task Force.
		Minner also called on the General Assembly to pass legislation to enact a transfer of development rights bill to preserve land, at no cost to taxpayers, in areas where state and local governments have agreed it should be preserved.
	www.capegazette.com /storiescurrent/0106/minnerspeech012006.html (863 words)

	Gov. Minner calls HB99 'important' legislation
		Ruth Ann Minner has thrown her personal support behind a controversial bill its supporters say will provide equal rights for all, regardless of their sexual orientation.
		RUTH ANN MINNER announces her personal support for the passage of HB99, a bill aimed at eliminating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
		Joining Minner for the announcement are George Meldrum, president of the Delaware Liberty Fund, Lisa Oursler, executive director of the National Conference for Community and Justice, and Drew Fennell, executive director of the Delaware ACLU.
	www.doverpost.com /PostArchives/05-21-03/pages/govminnercallshb9.html (602 words)

	Delaware Grapevine
		Ruth Ann Minner has been diagnosed with a kidney stone and will need to be hospitalized for the next 24 hours for observation, her physician said.
		Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced today that she will nominate two former state Senate leaders to fill vacancies in her cabinet: Richard S. Cordrey to be secretary of finance and Thomas B. Sharp to be secretary of labor.
		Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced Friday that she had appointed Thelma Monroe of Millsboro to be clerk of the peace of Sussex County.
	www.delawaregrapevine.com /releases2004.asp (1892 words)

	Washingtonpost.com: Live Online
		Governor Ruth Ann Minner: I had a good life on the farm as a child but learned farm work was very hard and if you want to succeed, that's not a bad lesson to learn.
		Governor Ruth Ann Minner: I served in the House for 8 years, I served in the Senate for 10 years, I was Lieutenant Governor and served as the President of the Senate.
		Governor Ruth Ann Minner: We have a Public Accommodations Tax that is used as matching funds to repair our beaches along with the federal and state money, so the people of Delaware pay for their own beach erosion control.
	commerce.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/zforum/01/bob0814.htm (2652 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Ruth Ann Minner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Ruth Ann Minner began her political career as a page in the State House.
		While in the Senate, Minner was noted for her sponsorship of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation^ Act, which protected 30,000 acres (120 kmandsup2;) of land.
		Minner was elected Governor of Delaware in 2000, by defeating Republican candidate John M. Burris and was re-elected in 2004 by defeating Republican candidate and retired judge William Swain Lee.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/ruth_ann_minner (1016 words)

	BALL LOHR MINNER
		Her mother- Idella took her granddaughter, Ruth V to visit the store in the 1970's and said this was the house she came to live in as a bride.
		Ruth and Jack had to rebuild most of the back wing of the house and put in a knotty pine kitchen and a great laundry chute to the down stairs.
		A visit back by Ruth V in 1999 and the youngest daughter remember our family and the first thing she said was her parents had taken out the laundry chute.
	www.rstonesifer.com /genealogy/paf_data/d0000/g0000100.htm (1185 words)

	Democratic Governors Association
		Since taking office in 2001, Governor Ruth Ann Minner has worked to get things done in Delaware by improving schools, preserving and protecting the environment, improving health care and fighting cancer as well as creating and keeping jobs.
		In education, Gov. Minner sent an extra $165 million into classrooms in her first term, with special reading teachers in every elementary school, after-school programs and new teachers, books and computers.
		Governor Minner’s New Economy Initiative is designed to jumpstart Delaware’s economy, with private and government support for manufacturing plants, in high-technology businesses and in new startup companies.
	democraticgovernors.org /governors/360/governor-ruth-ann-minner (417 words)

	kyw.com - Gov. Minner Diagnosed With Bronchitis
		Minner says she is anxious to return to her regular schedule as soon as possible.
		Although 70-year-old Minner is diabetic, she pays attention to her condition and usually maintains a busy public and private calendar.
		The last time Minner was sidelined for any length of time was in 2003 when she underwent knee replacement surgery.
	cbs3.com /topstories/local_story_300191309.html (203 words)

	EMILY's List - Candidate spotlight - Ruth Ann Minner
		Under the leadership of Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware is one of seven states to maintain a triple-A bond rating, the highest possible.
		With her second husband, Minner built a successful towing business which she continued to operate after his death in 1991.
		Though Minner can point with pride to a balanced budget and other legislative successes, she is still a target for defeat by Republicans in 2004.
	www.emilyslist.org /happening/newsletter/200309c.html (963 words)

	Minner: Delaware agriculture is not dead
		Gov. Ruth Ann Minner pledged last week that Delaware agriculture is not dead despite recent comments to the contrary by Rep. G.
		Minner spoke at the conclusion of the half-day conference dedicated to discussing equine contributions to agriculture, reactions to farmland preservation, and agri-tourism, entertainment farming and rural heritage programs.
		In addition to farmland, Minner emphasized the importance of preserving the state’s forestry.
	www.doverpost.com /PostArchives/02-23-05/pages/newminner.html (532 words)

	The Governor's Biography
		Through Governor Minner’s commitment to educational excellence, she has provided Delaware’s students with a solid academic foundation where more students are meeting our high standards in every grade and in every subject.
		Governor Minner led a bipartisan effort to modernize Delaware’s bank franchise tax when Bank of America announced plans to buy MBNA America, which created the right climate for Bank of America to move their bank charter to the First State and maintained thousands of jobs for Delawareans.
		Governor Minner lives on a farm near Milford and enjoys spending time with her three sons and their wives, her seven grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter, great-grandson and two step-great-grandsons.
	www.state.de.us /governor/biography.shtml (1041 words)

	kyw.com - Governor Minner Outlines Agenda
		(AP) WILMINGTON Democratic Governor Ruth Ann Minner outlined a modest agenda for the coming year yesterday in her annual state of the state address to the General Assembly.
		Describing the state of the state as “strong and poised for challenge,” Minner offered only a handful of new ideas and spent much of her 35 minute speech discussing previous accomplishments and plans to continue existing programs.
		Minner offered no long-term solution for closing a $2.7 billion gap over the next six years between the estimated costs of approved road projects and the projected availability of funds.
	cbs3.com /topstories/local_story_020072411.html (198 words)

	Democratic Governors Association: Governor Ruth Ann Minner
		In education, Gov. Minner sent an extra $165 million into classrooms in her first term, with special reading teachers in every elementary school, after-school programs and new teachers, books and computers.
		Governor Minner’s New Economy Initiative is designed to jumpstart Delaware’s economy, with private and government support for manufacturing plants, in high-technology businesses and in new startup companies.
		Her leadership was recognized nationally and made Delaware one of just a few states to weather the recession in sound shape.
	www.democraticgovernors.org /governors/360/governor-ruth-ann-minner (425 words)

	Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner -- Sussex County Online, Delaware
		By that measure, Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner is a "star".
		Further evidence of Governor Minner's effectiveness is the fact that Delaware has retained its AAA bond rating -- this in a troubling economy where the stock market has been plummeting or, at least, gyrating.
		As for the future, citizens must remain mindful that Gov. Minner may be faced with difficult decisions in the days ahead, particularly if reduced revenue projections materialize largely due to fewer corporate franchise fees, and/or if the economy weakens any further due to decisions made elsewhere.
	www.sussexcountyonline.com /news/localnews/0902/swimminner.html (690 words)

	American Farmland Trust: News & Events - 2006 Conference - Invited Speakers - Governor Ruth Ann Minner
		During her first year as governor she unveiled her plan for “Livable Delaware,” a positive, proactive strategy that seeks to curb sprawl and direct growth to areas where the state, county and local governments are most prepared for new development in terms of infrastructure, services and thoughtful planning.
		Governor Minner has used Livable Delaware to coordinate state agency planning, resource management and investments in order to support growth where it is appropriate and planned for.
		One of her most recent initiatives includes “Saving Open Lands, Funding Infrastructure,” which outlines an approach using Transfer of Development Rights in conjunction with Community Development Districts to ensure that the equity of rural lands is maintained for farmers and that open farmland is preserved for the agricultural industry and all Delawareans.
	www.farmland.org /news/events/2006conference/speaker_Minner.asp (390 words)

	State of Delaware - Governor Ruth Ann Minner's Home Page
		October 15, 2007 –Governor Minner attended a National Town Hall Meeting for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s “Kids Come First Summit” in Philadelphia, Pa.
		Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 - Governor Ruth Ann Minner is leading a Delaware delegation on a trade mission to Chile, where the group will meet with Chilean government officials, key business partners and the board of directors from the American Chamber of Commerce Chile.
		Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 - Governor Minner tonight announced the winners of the 9th Annual Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Early Care and Education, which recognize excellence among Delaware’s child care providers and centers.
	governor.delaware.gov (281 words)

	Ruth Ann Minner Inaugurated as Delaware Governor -- Sussex County Online, Delaware
		Milford native Ruth Ann Minner became Delaware's first female governor when she was sworn into office to fill the remaining term of Thomas R. Carper on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001.
		Minner, who won the governor's seat over Republican John Burris last November, will be officially inaugurated on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
		Minner's daughter-in-laws -- Margaret Ingram, Phyllis Ingram and Cindy Ingram -- held Minner's personal Bible as she took the oath.
	www.sussexcountyonline.com /news/localnews/0101/minner.html (335 words)

	Sabato's Crystal Ball - 2004 Governor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		As the Crystal Ball predicted, Democrat Ruth Ann Minner won reelection with 51 percent of the vote.
		First-term Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner (D) is an early favorite to become a second-term winner.
		Nothing has changed, and Minner is heading for another four years in the state house.
	www.centerforpolitics.org /crystalball/2004/governor/?state=DE (102 words)

	Kilroy's Delaware: DID MINNER KNOW ????????????????
		Minner for 6 as commander and chief of the State Police.
		It' svery sad that Minner has put the lives of children at risk for this political move.
		The public is not blaming Wharton and Beau is losing ground because of his mud-slinging and his degrading of the Delaware State Police.
	kilroysdelaware.blogspot.com /2006/11/did-minner-know.html (346 words)

	The Democratic Party
		Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner Responds to Katrina Relief Disaster
		9/2: Governor Minner is encouraged Delawareans to take part in the relief effort by donating to the American Red Cross.
		9/2: Governor Minner encouraged Delawareans to conserve their fuel and to make carpool arrangements as fuel lines get repaired.
	www.democrats.org /a/2005/09/delaware_govern.php (292 words)

	Gazizza: Gov. Ruth Ann Minner Joins Governors Council of the National Museum of the Marine Corps
		Gazizza: Gov. Ruth Ann Minner Joins Governors Council of the National Museum of the Marine Corps
		Ruth Ann Minner Joins Governors Council of the National Museum of the Marine Corps
		“I am honored to be a part of the museum’s Governors Council and look forward to engaging all Marines from Delaware in this project,” said Governor Minner.
	www.gazizza.net /2006/09/gov_ruth_ann_minner_joins_gove.htm (250 words)

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