Sure, it’s essential I believe because it is one of these economic stimulants. There are so many areas in our state that we ought to be able to promote. I think they probably haven’t come...

We’ll have to shave down some requests. But we’re really not too far from wrapping it up.

The issue had been ridiculed in the local papers and I thought, wait a minute – this is a serious issue.

How can we avoid it?

We’re in a very different world now. We demand accountability for spending. … We should look and demand accountability for every one of these tax breaks of which there are many in this budget.

I want to thank all of you. One of the things people forget is that women my age are not in their prime.

Even Republicans will tell you he was their favorite because they knew where he stood. His word was good, and he was smart enough that he could negotiate with you and cut a deal.