Schwarzenegger’s Final State of the State Address

As he began his last year in office today, Governor Schwarzenegger addressed a joint session of the Legislature, beginning on a positive note. He called the first priority the economy and jobs. Other priorities include tax, budget and pension reform as well as a re-ordering of spending priorities. While the Governor voiced support for healthcare reform, he criticized transition from “noble and needed legislation” to a trough of bribes, deals and loopholes.” We hear from some tough-minded Sacramento insiders about jobs, education, prisons, tax reform and the waning power of a lame-duck Governor.