They practice during the hottest days of the summer. That is also when there are a lot of thunderstorms, and they have to miss several practices.

The governor believes the secretary has the authority to properly manage the corrections system and protect the public safety.

That needs to come from them.

Sadly, these Republican legislators have no ideas, and they resort to cheap political shenanigans in an election year. The fact is that the governor is following the same discretionary hiring practices that previous governors -- Democrats and Republicans -- have used to implement policies and support their initiatives.

The governor feels he got a mixed reaction to a special session, and he will continue in the days ahead to consider whether to call legislators back to deal with unfinished business.

Gas tax money is being used now to create jobs and build and maintain hundreds of highways across the state. The governor believes a comprehensive approach is needed and that starts with an effort to stop price gouging.