State of the States (2007)
Follow Education Week鈥檚 comprehensive coverage of all 2007 State of the State Addresses as the nation鈥檚 governors outline their ideas on education and other legislative priorities. All stories include a complete transcript of the governor鈥檚 address, some also include audio and video versions.
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Ohio Governor Proposes Ending 鈥楨dChoice鈥� Vouchers
Eliminating the program would cut out "wastefulness and giveaways," according to Gov. Ted Strickland.
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Florida Governor Seeking to Boost Performance Pay
In his first State of the State address, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist pushed for additional funds to expand a program that is under fire in the legislature and in court.
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Illinois Governor Recommends Overhaul of State鈥檚 Tax System
Gov. Rod Blagojevich predicts the move would pour billions of dollars in new revenue into Illinois schools.
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Governor in Alabama Highlights Education
Gov. Bob Riley is asking the state legislature to support an expansion of his reading, mathematics, and online-learning efforts.
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N.C. Governor Seeking Expanded College Plan
69传媒 could take college courses, and even earn associate鈥檚 degrees, while completing their high school studies.
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Michigan Governor Pushing Scholarship Expansion
Under the proposed plan, a portion of property-tax revenue would go to communities that already have committed substantial money to scholarships.
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Texas Governor鈥檚 Education Plan Boosts Pre-K to College Funding
Rick Perry's proposed 2008-2009 biennial budget would add $80 million to the state鈥檚 pre-K program for 鈥渁t risk,鈥� or low-income, youngsters.
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Hike in Tennessee Cigarette Tax Would Fund Education Program
In his fifth State of the State address, Gov. Phil Bredesen pledged to use the proposed cigarette-tax increase to provide $120 million to schools that serve many children deemed at risk of school failure.
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Keystone State to Weigh Hikes for Preschool and High School
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell has proposed a $9.3 billion pre-K-12 education budget, a 5.8 percent hike from the amount spent in fiscal 2007.
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Oklahoma Governor Promotes Expanded Preschool Education
Gov. Brad Henry has asked for $15 million in the fiscal 2008 budget for a pilot program to expand preschool to 3-year-olds, according to Paul Sund, the governor鈥檚 communications director.
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Mathematics Tops the Agenda for Kentucky鈥檚 Chief Executive
Gov. Ernie Fletcher proposed an extra $7 million for the state鈥檚 Math Achievement Fund.
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School Funding Made Connecticut Priority
Gov. M. Jodi Rell recommended $3.4 billion in additional state spending on schools over the next five years.
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Maryland Governor Seeks $1 Billion More for 69传媒
Gov. Martin O鈥橫alley's education agenda calls for increased funds, but few new initiatives.
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Higher Education at Forefront of Wisconsin Education Plan
Wisconsin Gov. James E. Doyle calling on lawmakers to 鈥渕ake Wisconsin a place where anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard 鈥� can afford to get an education.鈥�