Jeff Emerson
Jeff Emerson
agenda appears change detailed echoes implement issues moore plan positions roy since worked
It appears Roy Moore is campaigning on an agenda that echoes the same positions Gov. Riley has already taken. Most of the issues Roy Moore outlined (Monday) were detailed in Gov. Riley's Plan for Change back in 2002, and Gov. Riley has worked ever since then to implement them.
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And Gov. Riley has worked ever since then to implement it,
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And Governor Riley has worked ever since then to implement 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.
announced few grants pleased selected
We're very, very pleased to have been selected - one of the very few grants announced today.
cut funds needed pork projects tax
It funds pork projects but not a needed tax cut for Alabama's working families.
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.
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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.
governor review
The governor will review it and make a decision.
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 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.
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.