Jeff Emerson
Jeff Emerson
frequency law mines nine regarding state
Each of the state's nine underground mines is getting inspected and the state is complying with the law regarding the frequency of inspections.
address alabama bond everybody issue knows needs schools simply
Everybody knows there are schools in Alabama that have maintenance and infrastructure needs. The idea of a bond issue to address these school needs is simply under discussion.
behind budget call deserve kids left lobbyist schools taxpayers
They should call this budget the 'no lobbyist left behind act.' Who did get left behind are kids who need to go to schools without leaky roofs and taxpayers who deserve a tax cut.
sign spends
It spends a little more than he had proposed, but he will sign it.
couple felt governor inherited policies policy previous reports review time
The review was prompted by a couple of things, ... Gov. Riley inherited the eligibility policy from the previous administration. The governor felt it was time to review those policies and eligibility. Secondly, the review was prompted by reports of escapes.
expressed interest meet plans prospects several trip
He plans to meet with several prospects during this trip that have already expressed interest about locating here.
gotten governor office open records
Gov. Riley is the only governor to open up these records to the public. The office had gotten a little behind, but now the records are up to date.
continue discussing issue
Gov. Riley has been discussing and will continue to discuss this issue with legislators.
alabama biggest businesses came companies drop existing five governor last leads lowest nation office rate since
Alabama's unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in five years. Alabama leads the nation by having the biggest drop in unemployment rate in the last 12 months. Since the governor came into office there have been 500 announcements where new companies have come to Alabama or existing businesses have expanded.
implement since worked
And Gov. Riley has worked ever since then to implement it,
governor implement since worked
And Governor Riley has worked ever since then to implement it.