In twenty years, the Lottery has raised over $1.4 billion. It has been run successfully and efficiently.

Despite Arizona's remarkable growth in recent years, we have met the current federal health standards for ozone pollution and the Environmental Protection Agency recently approved our dust control plan.

The Growing Smarter laws now in place compel every community to plan their future growth and allow every citizen the right to be heard when those decisions are made.

Arizona faces many challenges ahead. None is more important or more pressing than passing a new state budget.

Right after the tragedy, President Bush asked Americans to get on with their lives and we did.

I also want to thank Arizona citizens for their efforts at conserving energy last summer.