Lara Ramsburg
Lara Ramsburg
challenges contact face understand
We have been in contact with them and we do understand the challenges they face there.
bond financial given lie nature original period simply understand willing work
We understand that they may be going through a period of restructuring given the original complicated nature of the (resort). We are willing to work with them on those issues. We simply said that the financial responsibilities when it comes to the bond payments lie with the resort.
governor lady talk wants work
It's really a multipurpose room. There's a place for the first lady to do the work she does, and if the governor wants to talk business, it's appropriate for that.
agencies allow antiquated efficient good purchasing update
It will allow us to update our antiquated purchasing system, which is not only good for the agencies and the vendors but also the taxpayers. It will make for a much more efficient and cost-effective system.
approach governing start
The responsible approach to governing is working well for us and too well for us to start veering off track.
progress wait
We'll have to wait to see how things progress through the process. We still have a long way to go through the session.
apparently came peanuts
We didn't know that peanuts came from Oklahoma, but apparently they do.
entire fix happen plan present soon
As soon as we can put a plan together, we will present it to the Legislature. It won't happen during this session. We need to really look at everything to fix the entire system. We aren't there yet.
facts run waiting
We are waiting for the investigation to run its course. It's through the investigation we will get the facts about where things can be improved.
believe giving good justify money support
We are still working with them and support the project. We just couldn't justify giving them money for the bonds. We believe it is still a very good project.
attorney based court determination dictated final general lies parameters people returned state
Based upon parameters that are dictated by a court settlement, the attorney general often consults with the governor, but the final determination as to how the monies are returned to the people of the state lies with the Attorney General's Office, again, based upon the parameters that are dictated by the court.
areas clearing committed gray sure
We're committed to clearing up those gray areas while making sure safeguards are in place.
believed confusion operating recognize within
We believed we were operating within the system, but we recognize the confusion of the process.
efforts putting safety sure
It's part of our efforts to make sure that we're putting safety first in our mines.