Governor's State of the State speeches, early 2000s: on Technology
George Pataki:
Support Empire Innovation and Centers of Excellence
Today is clearly the dawn of a new economic paradigm--where brains rather than brawn, research rather than resources, will be the determining factors in the increasingly global competition for growth, investment & jobs.Working with our vastly improved
SUNY and CUNY schools, we'll create a new Empire Innovation program that will attract even more top-flight researchers and the federal grant dollars they bring with them.
And let's go even farther. Our Centers of Excellence are the envy of states from
coast to coast--and have already attracted over $8.5 billion in new investment, and are propelling New York toward a future as a global leader in university-based research, high-tech business creation, and job development.
Last year the federal
government and the nation's semi-conductor industry announced a collaborative initiative that will result in two new state-of-the-art research facilities to drive the computer chip breakthroughs of the future--one right here in New York's Tech Valley.
Source: State of the State address to 2006 New York Legislature
Jan 4, 2006
George Pataki:
Make NY the center for clean, renewable energy research
We led the way as seven Northeast states put in place the first regional market-based program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in American history. Let's continue to build on that record of accomplishment by making New York State the leader in
reducing dependence on imported energy.The entire world is now grappling with the question "where will we get the energy to power the global economy of the 21st century without causing irreparable damage to our natural environment?"
Let's make New York the place where that defining question is answered. Let's make New York the worldwide center for clean, renewable energy research, product development and job creation. Let's attract companies from around
the world that are developing the clean, renewable energy sources of the future--let's make the entire state a tax free zone for this growing industry.
Source: State of the State address to 2006 New York Legislature
Jan 4, 2006
George Pataki:
Terrorism III package: cyber-terrorism and agri-terrorism
I will submit a Terrorism III package that will include legislation dealing with two critically important areas--cyber-terrorism and agri-terrorism.Finally, we will redouble our efforts to ensure that federal homeland security
funds are concentrated on the areas under the greatest threat--and that means New York City, the world's greatest symbol of freedom and prosperity.
Source: State of the State address to 2005 New York Legislature
Jan 5, 2005
Jeb Bush:
$24M for X-ray truck inspection & bioterrorism labs
We will enhance our ability to aggressively confront bioterrorism by building new labs that will quickly analyze and respond to terrorist threats.
We also propose nearly $10 million to strengthen our network of truck inspection stations, including the purchase of machines that can provide an X-ray picture of the contents of an entire truck at one time.
We have set aside nearly $4 million to continue to fortify our regional domestic security task forces and fund the statewide domestic security database and training.
Over $14 million is devoted to expand critical laboratory capacity, response capability and staffing for the seven regional disaster areas including Medical Assistance Teams. Let me be clear: we will do all within our means to thwart any terrorist attack
Source: State of the State address to 2002 Florida Legislature
Jan 22, 2002
Jeb Bush:
$100M for Florida Technology Development Initiative
I propose that we dedicate $100 million to create the Florida Technology Development Initiative.
This initiative will build centers of excellence among our universities dedicated to the key research necessary for building our promising technology sectors.
New facilities, laboratories, and endowed academic chairs will be the catalysts for entrepreneurial investment. If we build it, they will come.
If we seize this opportunity, the best and the brightest academics, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs will call Florida home. And they in turn will help build businesses that will fuel our economy for the next century.
Source: State of the State address to 2002 Florida Legislature
Jan 22, 2002
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