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 programs in the state.

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

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 than ever before.

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

Despite Arizona's remarkable growth in recent years, we have met the current federal health standards for ozone pollution and the Environmental Protection Agency recently approved our dust control plan.

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

Government cannot be all things to all people.