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

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

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

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

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 decisions are made.

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 the streets.

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.