Given the professionalism of Michigan teachers, I think they're not teaching because of the financial rewards.

We didn't pass any constitutional amendments that affected the executive branch while I was governor.

The greatest luck that I've had has been the ability to find men and women who came into my administration who worked with me and brought extraordinary talents that we were able to take full advantage of.

Very few charter schools are being created in some of the best school districts in the state. If you're an educational innovator, that isn't where the greatest need is.

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.

All 50 states had the same national economy. And on virtually any measurement you wish to look at, Michigan has moved up and improved against the others.

The Clean Michigan Initiative has been and continues to be a success.