It's not only possible that it could be a boom for businesses, but anytime you open up an artery like that to a metropolitan area, it could signal a major population growth in the future.

There has been a housing boom, but it is not a bubble. It is more like a soufflé with the air slowly leaking out.

This place is blowing and a-glowing. I guarantee you there's a boom on here. There's more drilling and exploring around here than you can imagine.

It was an OK year, not a boom, not a bust.

It's not possible to please every single player in your program. Nowadays there's a lot more scrutiny from everybody across the state who thinks they're experts. Everybody thinks they've got the answer, but believe me, it's a lot easier in the stands than on the sideline.

I've built companies, I've created jobs, I know the frustration of small businesses with higher taxes.