...most dire situation we've seen in over 20 years," said Raymond Scheppach, executive director of the National Governor's Association (NGA), which collaborates with the National Association of State Budget Officers on the biannual report...

...Economic problems or budget crises have hit most states, said Ray Scheppach, executive director of the National Governor's Association. The fiscal headaches haven't drastically altered the overall election balance between the two parties...

...feel a bit of pride that the political leader of our state should be recognized in organizations such as the National Governor's Association, and be considered, time and time again against his denials, as a potential vice presidential candidate...

...of its $50 billion portfolio in them. He said he'd also ask the leaders of other states, through the National Governor's Association, to do the same. Republican candidate Tim Pawlenty proposed a similar plan last week.

...of a perfect storm that's hitting almost everyone," said Raymond Scheppach, executive director of the National Governor's Association. "It's across the board and it's going to get worse." The governors' organization is one of several...

...scheduled to return to Minnesota on Friday if flights weren't too backed up. He's scheduled to attend the National Governor's Association meeting in Indianapolis on Sunday. He said he had asked Minnesota officials to review what happened during...