In the last session, Governor Swimmer (Tim) presented the state of the state, much to the chagrin of the legislators. His budget allocation included cuts for higher education that infuriated the educated audience.
Attorney General Swanson (Kentavius) said, “As state attorney general, I totally disagree with everything the governor had to say. For him to put education on back burner to tourism,… he is really out of touch with Arizonians. For him to blame his own cabinet, really shows he has no leadership. Leadership is something this state needs.”
Furthermore, Swimmer plans on spending more money on tourism than education leading many to believe Swimmer does not care about the quality of life or education of citizens so long as money from tourists is rolling in.
Swimmer indicated he intended on implementing a state lottery to fund welfare. Turner, Director of the Department of Health, Education & Welfare, was outraged at the implication the suggested lottery use. “The lottery is not created to help welfare,” said Turner. Following the address, Swimmer refused to provide a copy of his address to the press via email claiming he did not really use the internet.
Governor Swimmer quickly backed tracked saying, “Due to negative response [of the state lottery initiative] led me to revamp the proposal. [sic] Special session of legislature will discuss education.”
The biggest question being asked is, “Where is the leadership with the governor?” Minority leader John (D) was quoted as saying, “The governor did not grasp concepts Arizonians are concerned with… more scary than anything – the cabinet decided where we are going.”
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