Liz Boyd
Liz Boyd
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Today, the governor has no intention of suspending the sales tax. It would be an option, under a variety of circumstances.
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If this bill lands on the governor's desk, it's very unlikely that the governor would turn her back on that bill.
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Up to this point, no one has identified any clear legal authority that would allow the governor to intervene in this matter.
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The governor knew that. She enthusiastically signed the bill.
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The governor believes the early opt-out is a cop-out.
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The governor agrees we need to make the business climate better but we can't do it at the expense of working families.
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It was a positive meeting and the governor appreciates the sheriffs -- they are the backbone of law enforcement.
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It will remain in the state treasury. At this point, the legislature would have to vote to extend the offer beyond 60 days. The governor would certainly be open to extending that offer beyond the 60 days.
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I will point out to you that the governor opposes the initiative. I will point out to you that she asked the Civil Tights Commission to investigate, and that has brought some transparency to what has not been a very transparent process.
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The sales tax on gasoline goes to help fund our K-12 education. We don't want to balance this crisis on the backs of the school children in this state.
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Between now and July 2007 a great deal of effort will go toward establishing the meeting agenda and the activities.
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We really want to attempt to create a school culture where stopping bullying is everyone's responsibility.
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We put an aggressive package on the table. In the end, Ford made a business decision, and we respect that decision.
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Those backers of the drive can take great pride in knowing that it was their effort that helped urge lawmakers to approve the increase in the minimum wage.