I think it's important that we focus on that, and we get the city to understand how important these crossing guards programs are.

The focus is that kids need it now and we need to provide it now and that's what our driving motivation is.

One focus for economic development is the local unemployed and underemployed,

Leah has the same kind of focus that Erin does. Erin had a presence when she was on the court, same thing with Leah. Erin worked hard on her game, same thing with Leah. And both had goals in mind.

I've never seen more of a focus on it than I am now. You want to take care of your high-potential and high-performer people, so you have to figure out what will keep them engaged in the business, not for today, but long term.

The governor has spoken with Sen. Barron on several occasions about these bills and the need to focus on them. He's asked for Sen. Barron's help with getting the Legislature to focus on them.