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.

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 this great state has given me.

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.

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.

I also want to thank Arizona citizens for their efforts at conserving energy last summer.