The Growing Smarter laws now in place compel every community to plan their future growth and allow every citizen the right to be heard when those dec….

We improved the environment in which our children live, learn and play by decreasing crime and clamping down on abuse and violence in the home and on….

We emerged from the events of September 11 more steadfast in our beliefs, more courageous in our actions and more determined to protect our values th….

Today, Arizona's sons and daughters, mothers and fathers are proudly serving their country..

We're helping those children who cannot help themselves and giving a push to those who can. We've done it by working together for a common purpose. I….

The idea of it (draining Lake Powell) is absolutely ridiculous..

When completed, the budget must provide the services we have promised to our constituents..

Arizona is a national leader in school choice with both charter schools and tuition tax credits giving parents and their children more school choices….

Right after the tragedy, President Bush asked Americans to get on with their lives and we did..

Safety on our highways has improved significantly, with the help of the Legislature and the media..

Government cannot be all things to all people..

Arizona now has one of the most innovative systems of financing school construction in the nation..

Where else but in America could a schoolteacher from Kansas City end up the governor of her adopted state?.

During the last regular session and the most recent special session, measures that I see as little more than Band-Aids were applied to three health p….

While I have some regrets that this is my last opportunity to deliver a State of the State address, I appreciate and am humbled by the opportunities ….

I often say that Arizonans should decide what's best for Arizona..

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents..

In twenty years, the Lottery has raised over $1.4 billion. It has been run successfully and efficiently..

The attack and our response show just how vital Arizona's military bases are to the defense of our country. We need to do everything we can to protec….

Yesterday the flame of the Olympic torch was carried through our great state on its way to Salt Lake City..

Despite Arizona's remarkable growth in recent years, we have met the current federal health standards for ozone pollution and the Environmental Prote….