Sam Brownback in 2011 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Energy & Oil:
New wind energy projects; make KS the Renewable State
We will build the expansion of the Holcomb power plant. Affordable energy and electricity exports will help underpin Kansas' 21st Century economy. We will expand and start new wind energy projects in the state. If we do this right, we will see
the development of a renewable energy corridor between Wichita and Salina that will provide jobs for rural Kansas and clean energy for the world. I want Kansas to be known as the not only as the Wheat state--but as the Renewable State.
Source: 2011 Kansas State of the State Address
Jan 12, 2011
On Local Issues:
ROZes: Rural Opportunity Zones with income tax waiver
Growing the Kansas economy is my first priority. We must take bold steps today to create economic growth tomorrow. In saying this, however, let me be clear; we cannot government-program or borrow our way into a stronger state economy. We cannot hope for
the best and paper over the worst.Rural Opportunity Zones, or ROZes, will provide a state income tax waiver for any individual relocating from out-of-state into any participating county that has experienced double digit percentage population decline.
Source: 2011 Kansas State of the State Address
Jan 12, 2011
On Principles & Values:
Five measurable, significant, achievable goals
My Administration will put forth five measurable, significant goals that cumulatively will help push our great state forward into better times with courage, humanity, and hope. They are: - Increase in net personal income
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Increase in private sector employment
- Increase in the percentage of 4th graders reading at grade level
- Increase in the percentage of high school graduates who are college or career ready
- Decrease in the percentage of
Kansas' children who live in poverty
We are certainly subject to global currents largely out of our control, but we are not rudderless.
I believe these goals to be significant and achievable; successfully reaching them will change countless lives for the better and make the future of Kansas brighter.
Source: 2011 Kansas State of the State Address
Jan 12, 2011
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