State of Alabama - Office of Governor Bob Riley

There are 39 Governor's Columns. Click on the links below to view the documents.

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	Title	Date
1.	Sweet Hoax Alabama	4-12-2009
2.	Illegal Gambling Must End in Alabama	1-11-2009
3.	‘Take Back Our Highways’ Saves Lives	8-19-2008
4.	Energy Independence Requires Congress to Act	7-01-2008
5.	Helping Small Business Meet Challenge of Affordable Health Care	6-06-2008
6.	It’s time for the Legislature to aspire to greatness	5-18-2008
7.	Alabama Must Catch Up to Other States That Ban Double Dipping	3-17-2008
8.	Successful Education Programs Must Be Priorities During Session	2-04-2008
9.	First Class Pre-K Will Help Children Succeed	12-09-2007
10.	A Fair Share	10-25-2007
11.	Why I Didn’t Call a Special Session	10-13-2007
12.	Exposing the Myths Behind AEA's Opposition to Double Dipping	8-22-2007
13.	Vigilance of Citizens Helps Protect America During War on Terror	7-02-2007
14.	Pro-Growth Plan Helps Middle Class and School Funding	5-06-2007
15.	Competition for Jobs Requires Successful Special Session	2-25-2007
16.	Sales Tax Holiday Good for Consumers and Economy	7-30-2006
17.	Transportation Progress Has State Moving in Right Direction	5-24-2006
18.	Historic Tax Cuts Become Reality for Many Working Alabama Families	4-18-2006
19.	Budget Will Help Fix Schools, Fully Fund Rainy Day Account	2-02-2006
20.	Session Offers Opportunities for Better Schools and Tax Relief	1-08-2006
21.	Sustaining Progress in Education Requires Reforms	10-20-2005
22.	Alabama&s Fight to Keep Military Bases Brings Unprecedented Success	8-31-2005
23.	Successful Session Produces Landmark New Laws Protecting Property and Children	8-01-2005
24.	Let’s Not Repeat Mistakes That Have Led to Proration	5-16-2005
25.	Four Percent Pay Raise is Affordable; Larger Raise Will Result in Future Classroom Cuts	3-28-2005
26.	Children Must Be Education Budget’s Priority	2-20-2005
27.	Moving Alabama in the Right Direction	1-30-2005
28.	Alabama Taxpayers Win in Special Session on Reform	11-22-2004
29.	Alabama Will Recover Because of What Lies Within Us	9-28-2004
30.	Keeping Focused on the War Against Terrorism	8-18-2004
31.	Alabama’s Economy is Creating New Jobs and Earning Praise	7-08-2004
32.	Operation Grateful Heart: Remembering Those Who Serve	6-03-2004
33.	Teaching Children to Read Must Be Our Priority	3-12-2004
34.	Historic Opportunity for Change	2-03-2004
35.	Proactive Partnership Will Protect Alabama’s Bases and the Jobs That Depend on Them	1-20-2004
36.	Government Must Be Credible, Effective and Efficient	4-01-2003
37.	Alabamians Are Turning Honesty Into Hope	3-10-2003
38.	Alabama Must Have Responsible Budgets	2-19-2003
39.	Alabama Deserves Greater Local Democracy	2-05-2003
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