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March 19, 2009
"...we have $420 million in the rainy day fund, along with an additional hundred million dollars just specifically appropriated for education that we’re carrying into the next legislative session..." -Governor Huntsman
January 15, 2009
"...I live with the education issues, both public and higher ed. And I'm very mindful of the progress that we've made in all of these categories over the last three to four years."
June 26, 2008
"...we've come up with a conclusion that a four [day] 10 [hour] work week will be a very good thing for this state." -Governor Huntsman
February 21, 2008
"So it should be another very, very good year for teachers, as we have done for three years running, now. And that, for me, is a priority." -Governor Huntsman
January 25, 2008
"It is an attention getter when you begin an academic year with a void of 400 teachers. And you realize that there is seepage of teaching talent to your surrounding states because they're doing better than you are." -Governor...
July 27, 2006
"...if there's one thing that we have to get right, that we can't fail on, it's making sure our young people are given the kind of start they need in an ever-changing, highly complicated and competitive world." -Governor Huntsman
June 29, 2006
"...we're going to have the first of its kind education summit in September. And I'm inviting all 40 school districts to participate in this, and it is going to be an attempt to define our vision for public education in the...
March 30, 2006
"I'm delighted that we had a partial victory (to reduce the sales tax on food) since it was such an uphill battle, and the priority right now is income tax reform, and I'm confident we will be successful there, and then in turn...
February 23, 2006
"All day kindergarten...is very, very good for kids who are struggling...with issues like English as a second language and need the extra time and attention that kind of an environment will provide." -Gov. Huntsman