Bill Haslam in 2011 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Drugs:
Get tough on meth crimes
There will be no service reductions in Human Services and minimal shifts in Mental Health such as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. In the area of law enforcement we are supporting steps to address a growing problem here and across the country.
The manufacturing and use of meth has increased 45% from 2009 to 2010. Millions of taxpayer dollars are spent every year to house those who make and sell meth, to care for children removed from homes where meth is being made and for environmental cleanup
The cleanup cost is covered by state and local law enforcement agencies. It is time to get tough on this crime by making it more difficult to make meth in our state and making it easier to track down and prosecute the offenders. In Corrections, we are
restoring funds to keep the Whiteville Prison in Hardeman County open. Additionally we will continue to provide $35 per day per prisoner to local governments for housing state prisoners so that we will not pass off any of our costs to local government.
Source: 2011 State of the State speech to Tennessee legislature
Mar 14, 2011
On Education:
Remove 90-cap limit on charter schools
Charter schools open new opportunities for learning and we have asked for the 90-cap limits to be removed and for more students to have the option of a charter school as a learning environment. There are a number of innovative approaches to
classroom instruction underway and we can learn from the experiences of others. The City University School of Liberal Arts is a charter school with a college preparatory foundation. Students have full access to diverse advanced placement
courses and dual enrollment at Christian Brothers University. In Nashville the LEAD Academy is the city's first charter high school with a vision to do Whatever It Takes to ensure students graduate from high school and attend college.
The Metropolitan Nashville school system is 1 of 9 in the country recognized by the Gates Foundation for a collaborative approach to blend charter schools in with other district schools.
Source: 2011 State of the State speech to Tennessee legislature
Mar 14, 2011
On Homeland Security:
Only 1% of our country serves to keep the rest of us free
One thing that the rest of the country and the whole world already know us for is our well-deserved reputation for being the Volunteer State. Today, many of our Tennessee volunteers are going to far away lands, away from family and friends, protecting th
freedoms that we hold dear. The men and women of Tennessee, who serve in the military, are on the front line in the war against terror. Since September 11, 2001, more than 20,000 men and women in the Tennessee National Guard--Army and Air Force--have
been called to serve. While many have served, some gave their last, full measure. Since 2001, 136 Tennesseans--men and women--have lost their lives. Please join me in a moment of silence in recognition of those who are called to serve and in honor of
those who gave their lives to protect and preserve our freedoms. Thank you. The reality is that less than one percent of our country serves in our voluntary armed forces in order to keep the rest of us free and secure. For that, we should all be grateful
Source: 2011 State of the State speech to Tennessee legislature
Mar 14, 2011
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