We've been in the top five nationally in per capita economic development the last six years. Every year I've been governor, we want to keep that going. We just had the best first quarter in state history in economic development. So while most states are falling into recession, we're creating not just jobs, but good jobs. Our average wage for a new job last year was almost $30 an hour. (26:11–26:16)
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