While we have made significant progress, the work of the task force is far from over,

Our pre-kindergarten programs have shown a better work force and have attracted more businesses into the state. We implemented our Smart Start program in 1993. In my first two terms in the 1970s, we focused on elementary and high schools. We realized we were starting too late. We knew to be effective we had to start even earlier.

In the name of progress, our official culture is striving to force the new media to do the work of the old.

Sometimes we saw them selling drugs. They're no longer there, since the strike force has been in operation.

Assuring there is adequate housing for the work force is an economic issue. You cannot have jobs and economic diversity unless you have housing.

I think they've made more progress on product coverage than anything else.