Jeff Emerson
Jeff Emerson
believes governor resolved
The governor is not going to have any representation there. He believes this is something that can be resolved without input.
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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.
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We're very, very pleased to have been selected - one of the very few grants announced today.
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It funds pork projects but not a needed tax cut for Alabama's working families.
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Should bid estimates come in higher than is determined proper, the project would be sent out again for bids.
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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.
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There are a couple of ways we can approach this project. One way can be that we will construct whatever we can up to that $2.0 million mark, and stop there. As one example, this may mean we can do all the earth work and pave three out of four ramps with that $2.0 million.
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We've got time to work out something so Mobile County can be accommodated.
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The governor will review it and make a decision.
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The governor has spoken with Sen. Barron on several occasions about these bills and the need to focus on them. He's asked for Sen. Barron's help with getting the Legislature to focus on them.
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Each of the state's nine underground mines is getting inspected and the state is complying with the law regarding the frequency of inspections.
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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.
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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.
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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.