It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.

When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.