California is beautiful to look at, but you can't be a part of it like you can in Michigan.

We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to receive citizens who seek refuge in our state

Often we women are risk averse. I needed the push. Now, more than ever, young women need more seasoned women to provide that encouragement, to take a risk, to go for it. Once a glass ceiling is broken, it stays broken.

We cannot wait for the storm to blow over; we must learn to work in the rain.

To compete in a global economy, our students must continue their education beyond high school. To make this expectation a reality, we must give students the tools they need to succeed, including the opportunity to take a college entrance exam.

We need to be celebrating those who serve us rather than mocking them for the purpose of getting on TV and selling some books.

We honor the dead best by treating the living well.