Bill Haslam in 2017 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Education: Narrow score gaps for minority and female students

On education, there is no state in the U.S. that is demanding the spotlight like Tennessee. With the incredible hard work of our teachers and students, Tennesseans are the fastest improving in the country in math, reading and as of this year, science. We received the science scores from the Nation's Report Card, and beyond being the fastest improving, we narrowed the gaps between African American, Latino and white students. We also completely eliminated the gap between male and female students.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Tennessee Legislature Jan 30, 2017

On Education: STRONG Act: tuition-free public college for veterans

I've had the chance to personally witness Tennessee's National Guard in action, whether it's in Afghanistan or McMinn County, helping those communities recover from devastating tragedy. Tonight, we're announcing the Tennessee STRONG Act to provide tuition free attendance for these men and women at our public universities and colleges. If we can help our soldiers and airmen who protect us at home and abroad, I know you agree we should do it.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Tennessee Legislature Jan 30, 2017

On Technology: Tools to be successful: good roads and broadband access

The Tennessee we can be provides the tools to be successful. Good roads that take you to good jobs. Broadband access to conduct and grow your business anywhere in Tennessee at the speed of the 21st century. A high quality education system that educates all. We can do that in Tennessee. Because of the fiscal responsibility we have shown, the Tennessee we can be is a state with a safe and reliable transportation network that supports long-term growth, and one of the best K-12 systems in the country.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Tennessee Legislature Jan 30, 2017

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