Gaming is the backbone of Nevadas economy.

Make no mistake about it: Next to parents and families, our teachers are the most important influence in our childrens lives.

We must rely less on spreadsheets and funding formulas and more on common sense.

Gaming is the backbone of Nevadas economy.

As I said in my state of the state address, we can no longer rely on gaming and sales taxes to pay our way. Indian gaming next door in California is eroding our major industry in Nevada.

Education isn't part of my agenda, it is my agenda.

The state of our state is fragile, but I know our spirit and love for Nevada is not.