2019 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Technology
Kay Ivey:
Help black students pursue STEM careers
We are continuing our efforts to enhance computer science education. Last year, I signed legislation establishing the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. We secured additional funding to create the Alabama Math and Science
Teacher Education Program, which provides a better pathway to certify future computer science teachers. Equipping our students with the proper skills and education to fill high-demand jobs is essential.
I am asking the Legislature to fund our new co-op program for Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It is geared specifically toward students interested in pursuing careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics
fields. It is not only a win for these students; it's a win for these colleges and universities and for our employers who are gaining qualified individuals to strengthen the work of their company.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to the Alabama legislature
Mar 6, 2019
Roy Cooper:
Public/private team up for rural internet access
Too many North Carolinians lack the internet connection they need to apply for jobs, do homework or run a small business. Among households without broadband, about 95% are in rural areas, a digital divide with very real consequences.
I'm asking you to join me in an expansive effort to complete rural broadband projects. We can leverage public/private partnerships to bridge the digital divide and connect all parts of our state to opportunity.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to North Carolina congress
Feb 25, 2019
Gavin Newsom:
Scale back high-speed rail: Merced to Bakersfield only
Let's level about High-Speed Rail. The project, as currently planned, would cost too much and take too long. Right now, there simply isn't a path to get from Sacramento to San Diego, let alone from San Francisco to LA. I wish there were.However, we
do have the capacity to complete a high-speed rail link between Merced and Bakersfield. We'll connect the revitalized Central Valley to other parts of the state and continue to push for more federal funding and private dollars.
But let's just get something done.
For those who want to walk away from this whole endeavor, I offer you this: Abandoning high-speed rail entirely means we will have wasted billions of dollars with nothing but broken promises and lawsuits to
show for it. And by the way, I am not interested in sending $3.5 billion in federal funding that was allocated to this project back to Donald Trump.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to California legislature
Feb 12, 2019
Janet Mills:
$2M for broadband; $5M for rural development
To expand the economy, the budget:- Invests $2 million in broadband, designed to draw down much larger amounts of federal money to Maine;
- Funds $5 million for rural development; and
- Directs funding to market all parts of
Maine not just as a tourist destination, but as places to live and work and raise a family.
Our Department of Economic and Community Development looks forward to leading in the creation of a long range economic plan for our state.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to the Maine legislature
Feb 11, 2019
Brian Kemp:
Hi-speed internet for Great Recession in rural Georgia
While places like Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, and Columbus continue to grow and thrive, it still feels like the Great Recession in parts of Rural Georgia. Businesses are closing. Opportunities are drying up. People are losing faith. As governor,
I will work to ensure that someone's potential is not determined by their zip code or county. By working with the House Rural Development Council and their colleagues in the Senate, we can expand access to high-speed internet, quality healthcare,
and good education. Through strategic partnerships, we can ensure that every part of our state has access to opportunity - that kids can graduate and raise their families where they were raised, that local companies in Rural
Georgia can thrive, that farmers and agribusiness leaders can get their Georgia Grown products to the marketplace, and that every Georgian is equipped with the right tools to succeed.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to the Georgia legislature
Jan 17, 2019
John Carney:
Invest $3 billion in transportation infrastructure
We continue to make historic investments in our infrastructure--with over $3 billion to upgrade our transportation system through 2025. That means less traffic, safer bridges, and more pedestrian friendly streets. This year I'm proposing to create a new
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund that would help the state to react quickly to important economic development projects. We're going to invest $10 million in this new fund.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Delaware legislature
Jan 17, 2019
Mike Parson:
Invest $350M in bridges, and $5M internet access
The Governor announced several long-term investments in Missouri's infrastructure, beginning with $5 million to help every Missourian have access to high-speed broadband internet. He also announced $350 million freed up to allow MoDOT to begin immediate
work on nearly 250 bridges across Missouri in need of critical repair or replacement. Further, $50 million were announced for a transportation cost share program to assist cities and counties with addressing the most serious infrastructure needs.
Source: Press release on 2019 Missouri State of the State address
Jan 16, 2019
Asa Hutchinson:
Focus on technology education & Innovation Council
We have increased our numbers in computer science courses. Last year, we were at about 6,000, and this year we have more than 8,000 students taking computer coding. One of my goals is to be a hub of technology companies. I am calling for the
creation of a private sector Technology and Innovation Council to bring industry leaders and entrepreneurs together to create new energy and support for tomorrow's leaders in software design, cyber security, data analytics, blockchain technology.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to the Arkansas legislature
Jan 15, 2019
Kim Reynolds:
Access to high speed internet is crucial: dedicate $140M
Over a century ago, a town's proximity to the railroad was key; over the last 100 years, our focus has been on highways and interstates. Now it's virtual connectivity that has become essential. Businesses, schools, hospitals, and even our combines,
rely on high-speed internet. I am requesting $20 million, split over two years, for broadband infrastructure. This funding will accelerate expansion and leverage an additional $120 million in private investment for high-speed internet.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Iowa legislature
Jan 15, 2019
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
Lift cap on rebates for film production
Our film and television industry is a powerful tool for economic development. When productions come here, they put New Mexicans to work--whether you're on a crew, whether you're a caterer, whether you're an aspiring filmmaker and you need a foot in
the door. I want Hollywood to hear me, I want talented young New Mexican writers, producers and actors to hear me, I want moviemakers across the globe to hear me: We are open for business, bring your cameras.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to New Mexico legislature
Jan 15, 2019
Jared Polis:
Upgrade antiquated roads & limited public transit options
To keep our economy moving in the right direction, we must upgrade our antiquated roads and highways and limited public transit options. They are simply not equipped to sustain a growing 21st-century economy. Thanks to the bipartisan commitment made
last year to dedicate additional funds to transportation, we have hundreds of millions of dollars to improve our roads over the next few years. That's a strong foundation to work from but it's not enough. We must come together around a bipartisan
funding mechanism for our future transportation needs that the voters of this state will accept.We also need to expand access to broadband. We'll continue the good work of the Hickenlooper administration in supporting the creation of Strategic
Regional Broadband plans to make high-speed internet access a reality across our entire state. In the 21st-century economy, broadband is critical infrastructure that EVERYONE must have access to. Let's work together to give it to them.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Colorado legislature
Jan 10, 2019
Mark Gordon:
Improve broadband internet for rural tele-health & more
I support the ongoing effort to improve access to broadband internet coverage throughout the state. This has been an appropriate partnership between government and private industry. Not only does broadband give our students a tool to compete
with the rest of the world, it is necessary for healthcare delivery - especially in rural areas where other specialized doctors are not available. Lives are being saved now because of advances in tele-health.
Neurologists in Casper are connected by internet-video to emergency rooms and can help treat stroke patients by getting them life-saving drugs in time for them to have the most benefit.
Advancements in technology like this improve the quality of life in Wyoming, solve complex challenges, create jobs and will allow entrepreneurs and established businesses to see even our smallest towns as fertile ground to grow a company.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Wyoming legislature
Jan 9, 2019
Ralph Northam:
Ensure universal broadband access
I'm laying out the roadmap to a competitive, brilliant future for all Virginians.Until we come together to ensure universal broadband access, we are keeping opportunity out of reach for entire communities in Virginia.
When a community doesn't have reliable Internet access, it can't attract businesses, support its home-grown entrepreneurs, keep its students up to date, or use telehealth to keep people healthy.
The ability to get online anywhere--that's what makes a Commonwealth of opportunity.
Weeks ago, I shared an ambitious budget proposal to speed up our progress and achieve universal broadband access within the next few years.
This is probably the number one issue I hear from Virginians as I travel around the state, and the number one issue I hear from legislators--both Republicans and Democrats.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Virginia legislature
Jan 9, 2019
Brad Little:
Adequate broadband infrastructure for both rural & urban
Idaho is seeing unprecedented economic growth in many parts of the state. However, that growth has not been matched in all our communities. In my travels, I constantly hear how the absence of adequate broadband infrastructure is a deterrent to growth
and economic development. The Idaho Department of Commerce spent the past year analyzing the statewide challenge of inadequate broadband.To ensure Idaho can adapt to the rapidly evolving digital world, we must actively work to improve Idaho's
broadband access, pursuing all options to increase broadband connectivity. I will work with the Legislature to ensure both rural and urban Idaho are connected and well-positioned to attract and create maximum success.
Looking long-term,
we must address transportation deficiencies: specifically, the safety of our roads and bridges and the necessary improvements to preserve our citizens' most precious commodity: their time.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Idaho legislature
Jan 7, 2019
Brad Little:
Cybersecurity Task Force: modernize government data
State government has a duty to protect the data citizens entrust to us. I chaired the Cybersecurity Task Force three years ago and we have made progress on this important issue. Following these efforts, my budget recommendation lays out a plan for
IT and cybersecurity modernization. This effort will significantly reduce our cyber vulnerability and provide long-term savings with the ultimate goals of protecting citizens' data and building public confidence.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Idaho legislature
Jan 7, 2019
Charlie Baker:
Over $8 billion on infrastructure for the T
Public transportation is an area in which the Commonwealth sat on its hands for far too many years and we're all paying the price for it. Over the course of the next five years, the T plans to spend over $8 billion on infrastructure, much of which will
be invested in its core system. This is more than twice what has ever been spent in any 5-year period.This will be no small task. One of the reasons previous administrations didn't invest in the core system is the complexity of upgrading and
modernizing a system that operates 20 hours a day, seven days a week. But it's a challenge that must be identified, scoped and overcome.
The T also needs to leverage its automated fare system once it's in place in 2020. For the first time,
that system will give the T real time data on how its riders use the system. That creates huge opportunities to improve service. To think differently about fares, routes and pricing. And to modernize operations to better serve customers.
Source: 2019 Massachusetts governor inaugural (State of the State)
Jan 3, 2019
Doug Burgum:
$1.5B for roads, water projects, & airport infrastructure
Past governors and legislatures have established a legacy of strong investments in infrastructure. We aim to build on that legacy, proposing nearly $1.5 billion for roads--essential water projects--and airport infrastructure--as well as the $174 million
for technology investments.With the Legacy Fund, we have an opportunity to create a new kind of infrastructure legacy. Infrastructure is a top priority for our administration, and this is the largest piece of our plan for Legacy Fund earnings.
By investing $55 million into an infrastructure revolving loan fund, we can leverage an estimated $370 million in borrowing power. Imagine--a source of super low-interest loans for local political subdivisions to
support everything from street paving and sewer replacement--to flood control projects and water treatment plants. Our communities will benefit for generations to come.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to North Dakota Legislature
Jan 3, 2019
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