Governor addresses education, jobs in State of the State address - Gainesville Times

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.

Governor addresses education, jobs in State of the State address

Sandra Deal, front row center, waves as she is acknowledged by a round of applause during the State of the State address by her husband, Gov. Nathan Deal.

0116state3 — Sandra Deal, front row center, waves as she is acknowledged by a round of applause during the State of the State address by her husband, Gov. Nathan Deal.

Education was the central focus of Gov. Nathan Deal’s State of the State address Wednesday, with the state leader arguing it is vital to two other issues facing the state: prison reform and jobs. “I just thought that the governor nailed it, frankly,” said Sen. Butch Miller, R-Gainesville.