Asa Hutchinson in 2017 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Crime:
Balance public safety with giving a second chance in life
We need to continue looking at our criminal justice system in this state to assure that our incarceration policies are right--
to assure that our policy is balanced between public safety and giving those a second chance in life who have fulfilled their responsibilities to society.
Source: 2017 Arkansas State of the State address
Jan 10, 2017
On Education:
ArFuture Grants: pay tuition & stay in state for 3 years
It is essential that we, as a state, give every high school student a simple promise: If you pursue a high need job skill or degree, then we will assure you that all your tuition and mandatory fees will be paid through a two-year college
program or technical school. It is a simple promise with a big return for our state and the next generation. It is called ArFuture Grants and it will require a mentoring program for the student.
It will require working in the state for three years after college. But it will be created with existing program funds and used in combination with other education funds that are already available.
Because of ArFutures, it will be not only possible, but practical, for a student to get two-year degree or certificate without any student debt.
Source: 2017 Arkansas State of the State address
Jan 10, 2017
On Families & Children:
More funding for foster children
Let's not leave anyone behind, and that is why I am asking your support for a higher level of funding, also, for our foster children in Arkansas. We need to improve the system. We need to adequately provide for our foster children that are in our care.
We need to address their needs, and hopefully, provide a way out and restore family relationships. But we need to provide the additional funding that is being requested in the budget.
Source: 2017 Arkansas State of the State address
Jan 10, 2017
On Health Care:
$5M for Mental Health Stabilization Centers
I ask you also to remember those who are challenged with mental illness. I've asked for $5 million to be set aside in the budget for Mental Health Stabilization Centers and crisis intervention training.
That will be a start in helping our law enforcement community and those who deal with crisis circumstances to identify mental illness, to identify the help that is needed and to provide that help.
Source: 2017 Arkansas State of the State address
Jan 10, 2017
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