Jeff Emerson Quotes (13 Quotes)

It appears Roy Moore is campaigning on an agenda that echoes the same positions Gov. Riley has already taken. Most of the issues Roy Moore outlined (Monday) were detailed in Gov. Riley's Plan for Change back in 2002, and Gov. Riley has worked ever since then to implement them.

The review was prompted by a couple of things, ... Gov. Riley inherited the eligibility policy from the previous administration. The governor felt it was time to review those policies and eligibility. Secondly, the review was prompted by reports of escapes.

He plans to meet with several prospects during this trip that have already expressed interest about locating here.

We're very, very pleased to have been selected - one of the very few grants announced today.

We've got time to work out something so Mobile County can be accommodated.

She (Gardner) is very well qualified for this position and Governor Riley thinks she would be an excellent choice that's why he appointed her.

Right now there are 28 inmates on work-release and 247 inmates in community work programs who were convicted of murder, manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide,

The governor will review it and make a decision.

At the moment, Riley is focusing on hurricane relief efforts, as he should be. But a special session is under consideration. Everybody knows there are schools in Alabama that have maintenance and infrastructure needs, ... The idea of a bond issue to addre

The governor has spoken with Sen. Barron on several occasions about these bills and the need to focus on them. He's asked for Sen. Barron's help with getting the Legislature to focus on them.

Riley will be leading a delegation of business economic development leaders from all over the state,

Alabama's unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in five years. Alabama leads the nation by having the biggest drop in unemployment rate in the last 12 months. Since the governor came into office there have been 500 announcements where new companies have come to Alabama or existing businesses have expanded.

I think this just shows that DaimlerChrysler is an outstanding corporate citizen. They are doing their part to help us recover from Hurricane Katrina.