Jeff Emerson
Jeff Emerson
corporate help hurricane recover shows
I think this just shows that DaimlerChrysler is an outstanding corporate citizen. They are doing their part to help us recover from Hurricane Katrina.
confident good help money recovery vehicles
I'm confident the vehicles and the money will be put to good use to help our recovery efforts.
business delegation economic leaders leading
Riley will be leading a delegation of business economic development leaders from all over the state,
cut funds needed pork projects tax
It funds pork projects but not a needed tax cut for Alabama's working families.
announced few grants pleased selected
We're very, very pleased to have been selected - one of the very few grants announced today.
sign spends
It spends a little more than he had proposed, but he will sign it.
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.
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.
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.
anytime built certainly challenge correction created force inmate numerous problems review serious several system task
Anytime an inmate escapes, it's certainly a serious situation, ... There are numerous problems that challenge Alabama's correction system, and these problems have built up over several decades. That's why Gov. Riley created a task force to review our state's corrections system and policies.
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.
again bid determined estimates higher project sent
Should bid estimates come in higher than is determined proper, the project would be sent out again for bids.
appointed choice excellent governor position qualified thinks
She (Gardner) is very well qualified for this position and Governor Riley thinks she would be an excellent choice; that's why he appointed her.