 Alabama
has experienced more success in education during the past five
years than at any time in our recent
history, making our education system
stronger than ever. In order to ensure that our children will be
able to compete in this global economy, we must continue
building a strong education system that has one mission—giving
our children the tools they need to succeed. Nationally renowned
programs like the Alabama Reading Initiative, the Alabama Math,
Science, and Technology Initiative and ACCESS Distance Learning
are revolutionizing the way our children learn.
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 During
the past five years, Alabama’s economy has experienced unprecedented growth with
more than 120,000 new jobs created statewide. Just last year, Alabama announced
441 new and expanding industries which are investing an historic $6.7 billion in
our state. Unemployment reached its lowest level in history in 2007 and personal
incomes are rising at a rate faster than any other Southern state. To ensure Alabama’s
progress continues, Governor Riley is proposing tax relief that will target middle
class families and promote small business growth.
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 Government must have the trust of the people it serves. Governor
Riley has worked to make government more accountable, ethical and honest since he
first came into office. He brought together a world-class Cabinet and gave them
one order – in every instance, do what is right. They have led by example by adhering
to a Code of Ethics for all Cabinet and staff. Governor Riley is the only Alabama
governor to ever voluntarily disclose flight logs and spending out of the contingency
fund.
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