A Strong Economy relies on fairness and inclusion. And if we follow this, we will do three things. Create more jobs and deliver stronger education and build an economy that works for everyone. Of course, Economic Growth starts with jobs. Recovery began in january of 2010 and illinois has added 280,000 private sector jobs. Unemployment was at 11. 3 at the height of the great recession. Today it is at its lowest point in almost five years. Since last may billina has led the midwest and new jobs created. With the strong support of the Illinois Retail merchandise association, we reformed the Workers Compensation system and our Unemployment Insurance system. These reforms have saved hundreds of millions of dollars and we know that we have much more work to do. We will start with a renewed focus on Small Business. Three out of every four illinois employers are Small Businesses. In the last five years we have helped them through our advantage only program we have provided loans and investment
While were on the subject of Public Safety, im once again asking this legislature to repeal the dangerous law that gives drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. [ applause ] weve seen several fraud operations busted recently. Just last year, an elaborate scheme was uncovered in eastern new mexico where hundreds of drivers licenses were sold to illegal immigrants. The ringleader bragged that he made 30,000 a month. Ive put forward a strong compromise to repeal this law and still allow driving privileges for dreamers. Its time to act. The legislature should do what the overwhelming majority of new mexicans are demanding repeal this dangerous law. [ applause ] in addition to asking whether the state is safe, businesses often want to know will they be given a fair shake by those in government . Not special treatment, just a fair shake. Weve taken some important steps, but can do even more. Just as ive prohibited my appointees from lobbying the legislature or the administration after leavin
Expensive programs can be difficult to offer and maintain, especially for Smaller School districts. I cannot overstate the importance of these programs. C t e programs are closely aligned with our states Workforce Needs from welding and machining to health care and Information Technology to engineering in biosciences. These programs give Students Experience so that they understand these are not dirty jobs but opportunities to work with the latest Technology Hands on an even Higher Education opportunities are available after high school right here in south dakota and our universities and Technical Institutes. After the recession ended last year i asked staff from my office and from the department of education to reach out to those who are engaged in ct programs. Over the spring, summer, and fall of visit and all for technical restitute as well as High School Prayer rooms. They held a series of meetings to listen to over 40 haskell of ministers and educators, large and Small Schools and
Pray for forgiveness for everybody on earth which includes nonmuslims. 42 5. If allah wanted all the world tore muslims he would have made it such. You cannot compel mankind against their will to convert. Why cant we have these verses plastered on the twitter feeds or whenever they come up with like you can address the ideology, 9 of muslims are people and these guys have been isusing our religion and i dont understand why we cant get the funding. The verses. If youre harsh hearted, people will leave you, dont be severe. We need you and people like you. We need you and people like you in the United States government, right, to be able to lead that kind of a campaign. Youre exactly right. I dont disagree with what youre saying. Its not just an issue of funding. Its an issue of people and expertise and attracting those people. Isnt part of of the problem that the u. S. Government isnt equipped or constitutionally able to advocate anything in terms of religion. I think there are plenty of
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