The governor is concerned with a crisis of affordability. He will target economic development efforts that are focused on building generations of opportunity.

Addressing the issues of affordability is important to achieving the economic development goals that will be outlined (Thursday), establishing Vermont as a leader in key 21st century industries.

He will propose a comprehensive plan to put higher education within reach of Vermont students and families. This is a plan that will benefit more than a generation of school students.

The governor will outline a comprehensive plan to offer Vermont residents an opportunity to receive a higher education here in Vermont so that they can then work here and raise a family. It's a proposal that will affect an entire generation of school students in the state of Vermont.

The crisis in the Middle East has caused a heightened risk aversion amongst investors. They are worried the fighting will weigh on government budgets, travel, leisure as well as profit growth.

Katanga is not on the political map, which is why such a massive humanitarian crisis can go ignored.