Plan 2010: Our Vision of Alabama















































 

Economy

May 11, 2006


The State of Alabama has enjoyed a historic $1 billion dollar budget surplus under Governor Bob Riley's leadership despite inheriting a record $750 million dollar deficit in 2002. This positive momentum has resulted in record low unemployment and tax cuts for Alabamians.  Story



Immigration

April 5, 2006


Illegal Immigration poses a great threat to the safety of all Alabamians. Gov. Riley has been a national leader in his efforts to protect Alabama's borders. Alabama is one of only only three states whose state troopers have been trained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency to question, arrest, and detain illegal immigrants. Story



Education

April 3, 2006


Governor Riley has invested more money in education than any governor in Alabama's history. Through nationally renowned programs like the Alabama Reading Initiative and the Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative, Governor Riley is investing money where it counts, in the classroom. Story



Tax Cuts

April 3, 2006


In his 2006 State of the State Address, Gov. Riley proposed a historic tax cut for every Alabama taxpayer. His vision became a reality when he signed Alabama's first significant tax cut in 70 years. Story