The governor has spoken with Sen. Barron on several occasions about these bills and the need to focus on them. He's asked for Sen. Barron's help with getting the Legislature to focus on them.

And Gov. Riley has worked ever since then to implement it.

Should bid estimates come in higher than is determined proper, the project would be sent out again for bids.

We're very, very pleased to have been selected - one of the very few grants announced today.

Gov. Riley has been discussing and will continue to discuss this issue with legislators.

Each of the state's nine underground mines is getting inspected and the state is complying with the law regarding the frequency of inspections.

Gov. Riley has asked the legislature to focus on these commonsense reforms early in the session. This is a problem that has built up for decades. We shouldn't let politics get in the way.

He plans to meet with several prospects during this trip that have already expressed interest about locating here.

Riley will be leading a delegation of business economic development leaders from all over the state.