We emerged from the events of September 11 more steadfast in our beliefs, more courageous in our actions and more determined to protect our values than ever before.

Arizona is a national leader in school choice with both charter schools and tuition tax credits giving parents and their children more school choices than ever before.

The attack and our response show just how vital Arizona's military bases are to the defense of our country. We need to do everything we can to protect them.

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

Your choice is to be active or passive in your responses.

During the last regular session and the most recent special session, measures that I see as little more than Band-Aids were applied to three health programs in the state.