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Named one of [[America]]’s Top Five [[Governor]]s by [[Time Magazine]], '''Janet Napolitano''' has led [[Arizona]] into a new era of [[prosperity]] and record growth.

Named one of [[America]]’s Top Five [[Governor]]s by [[Time Magazine]], '''Janet Napolitano''' has led [[Arizona]] into a new era of [[prosperity]] and record growth.

When Governor Napolitano took office in 2003, Arizona faced a billion-dollar [[deficit]], the worst financial crisis in its [[history]]. Through smart [[management]], she turned that deficit into a record billion-dollar [[surplus]], without raising [[tax]]es – proving that you can be fiscally responsible, while investing in the future.

When Governor Napolitano took [[office]] in 2003, Arizona faced a billion-dollar [[deficit]], the worst [[financial crisis]] in its [[history]]. Through smart [[management]], she turned that deficit into a record billion-dollar [[surplus]], without raising [[tax]]es – proving that you can be fiscally responsible, while investing in the future.

Governor Napolitano is committed to the [[values]] that matter to [[communities]] across America – a strong [[public education]] system, a [[safe homeland]], a [[secure border]], sensible [[economic development]], affordable [[health care]], and a [[government]] run efficiently and responsibly.

Governor Napolitano is committed to the values that matter to communities across America – a strong [[public education]] system, a [[safe homeland]], a [[secure border]], sensible economic development, affordable [[health care]], and a [[government]] run efficiently and responsibly.

    

    

Governor Napolitano has made the [[education]] and protection of Arizona's [[children]] the driving force of her [[administration]]. She fought for and secured sweeping [[reform]]s and funding for Arizona's [[Child Protective Services]] system and created a new [[grade level]] in [[school]] by offering [[voluntary]] full-day [[kindergarten]] to every Arizona [[family]]. She secured a historic $100 million [[teacher]] [[salary]] package to keep Arizona’s best teachers in the [[classroom]], and improved Arizona’s [[high school]] and [[college]] [[graduation]] rates.  

Governor Napolitano has made the [[education]] and protection of Arizona's [[children]] the driving force of her [[administration]]. She fought for and secured sweeping [[reform]]s and funding for Arizona's [[Child Protective Services]] system and created a new [[grade level]] in [[school]] by offering [[voluntary]] full-day [[kindergarten]] to every Arizona [[family]]. She secured a historic $100 million [[teacher]] [[salary]] package to keep Arizona’s best teachers in the [[classroom]], and improved Arizona’s [[high school]] and [[college]] [[graduation]] rates.  

While preparing students for the [[21st century]] [[economy]], Governor Napolitano believes that we must also create good jobs that will be there when they graduate. That’s why she led the effort to create [[Science Foundation Arizona]] to foster [[innovation]], [[science]] and [[research]], and partnered with business to support the expansion of Arizona's core sectors while growing and developing the state's [[bioscience]] and [[high-tech]] [[industries]]. She has accelerated Arizona's [[prosperity]] through [[incentive]]s for [[angel investment]], [[tax relief]] for hi-tech [[manufacturer]]s who create jobs in the state, and by signing into [[law]] one of the largest business [[property tax relief]] measures in Arizona history. And she eased the tax burden on Arizona families through a $370 million income and property tax relief package.

While preparing students for the [[21st century]] [[economy]], Governor Napolitano believes that we must also create good jobs that will be there when they graduate. That’s why she led the effort to create [[Science Foundation Arizona]] to foster [[innovation]], [[science]] and [[research]], and partnered with business to support the expansion of Arizona's core sectors while growing and developing the state's [[bioscience]] and [[high-tech]] [[industries]]. She has accelerated Arizona's prosperity through incentives for angel investment, tax relief for hi-tech [[manufacturer]]s who create jobs in the state, and by signing into [[law]] one of the largest business [[property tax relief]] measures in Arizona history. And she eased the tax burden on Arizona families through a $370 million income and property tax relief package.

Governor Janet Napolitano has been a [[national]] [[leader]] in addressing [[illegal immigration]]. As U.S. Attorney, she supervised the [[prosecution]] of more than 6,000 illegal immigration cases. As [[Attorney General]] she helped write the law to break up [[human smuggling]] rings. As Governor, she was the first to call for the [[National Guard]] at the border at federal expense, and today, more than 2,400 National Guard members from around the [[country]] are stationed at the border providing critical support to the [[Border Patrol]]. She’s led the effort to redesign Arizona’s [[ports of entry]] to better detect [[illegal]] [[cross border activity]] and has deployed new [[technology]] to track stolen vehicles that transport [[illegal immigrants]] and [[drug]]s on Arizona’s [[highway]]s.  

Governor Janet Napolitano has been a national leader in addressing [[illegal immigration]]. As U.S. Attorney, she supervised the [[prosecution]] of more than 6,000 illegal immigration cases. As [[Attorney General]] she helped write the law to break up [[human smuggling]] rings. As Governor, she was the first to call for the [[National Guard]] at the border at federal expense, and today, more than 2,400 National Guard members from around the [[country]] are stationed at the border providing critical support to the [[Border Patrol]]. She’s led the effort to redesign Arizona’s [[ports of entry]] to better detect illegal [[cross border activity]] and has deployed new [[technology]] to track stolen vehicles that transport [[illegal immigrants]] and [[drug]]s on Arizona’s [[highway]]s.  

Under Governor Napolitano’s leadership, Arizona implemented the first state [[homeland security]] [[strategy]] in the [[nation]] and developed the [[Arizona Counter-Terrorism Information Center]], a 24/7 [[multi-agency]] [[intelligence]] fusion center that tracks and shares [[critical data]] used to keep our cities and our borders safe. The Governor has also presided over unprecedented advancements in [[forest health]] and [[fire prevention]] by ensuring that Arizona leads the nation in [[thinning]] its state land, and that our communities have well-crafted and functional [[emergency plan]]s.

Under Governor Napolitano’s leadership, Arizona implemented the first state [[homeland security]] strategy in the nation and developed the Arizona Counter-Terrorism Information Center, a 24/7 multi-agency [[intelligence]] fusion center that tracks and shares critical data used to keep our cities and our borders safe. The Governor has also presided over unprecedented advancements in forest health and [[fire prevention]] by ensuring that Arizona leads the nation in [[thinning]] its state land, and that our communities have well-crafted and functional [[emergency plan]]s.

Responding aggressively to Arizona's [[health care]] needs, Governor Napolitano has taken great strides to expand access for all Arizonans. To address the critical shortage of [[doctor]]s in Arizona, Governor Napolitano worked closely with the Universities to break ground on [[Phoenix|Phoenix's]] first [[medical school]]. She partnered with the private sector to create one of the nation's first free prescription drug discount cards, the Arizona [[CoppeRx Card]], which has saved [[senior]]s more than $15 million to date.  

Responding aggressively to Arizona's [[health care]] needs, Governor Napolitano has taken great strides to expand access for all Arizonans. To address the critical shortage of doctors in Arizona, Governor Napolitano worked closely with the Universities to break ground on [[Phoenix|Phoenix's]] first [[medical school]]. She partnered with the private sector to create one of the nation's first free prescription drug discount cards, the Arizona [[CoppeRx Card]], which has saved seniors more than $15 million to date.  

    

    

Governor Napolitano made many of these [[investment]]s possible by shifting resources from [[waste]] and [[inefficiency]] to [[productivity]]. Through her hallmark Efficiency Review initiative, Governor Napolitano is changing the way state government works – from how it buys paper and pencils to how it provides health insurance. Utilizing common sense strategies, state government has identified permanent savings of hundreds of millions of dollars. Governor Napolitano has demonstrated that what matters is smart, efficient and effective government.   

Governor Napolitano made many of these [[investment]]s possible by shifting resources from waste and inefficiency to [[productivity]]. Through her hallmark Efficiency Review initiative, Governor Napolitano is changing the way state government works – from how it buys paper and pencils to how it provides health insurance. Utilizing common sense strategies, state government has identified permanent savings of hundreds of millions of dollars. Governor Napolitano has demonstrated that what matters is smart, efficient and effective government.   

Recently named chair of the [[National Governors Association]] by her peers, [[Republican]]s and [[Democrat]]s alike, Governor Napolitano stands out as a leader in developing innovative solutions to our country’s greatest challenges. Her Chair’s initiative, [[Innovation America]], is designed to enhance the United States’ capacity to innovate, maintain its [[global]] competitive edge, and lead industries of the future.

Recently named chair of the [[National Governors Association]] by her peers, [[Republican]]s and [[Democrat]]s alike, Governor Napolitano stands out as a leader in developing innovative solutions to our country’s greatest challenges. Her Chair’s initiative, [[Innovation America]], is designed to enhance the United States’ capacity to innovate, maintain its [[global]] competitive edge, and lead industries of the future.

*[http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=d008224971c81010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD National Governor's Association - Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano]

*[http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=d008224971c81010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD National Governor's Association - Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano]

*[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=63 Project Vote Smart - Governor Janet Napolitano]

*[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=63 Project Vote Smart - Governor Janet Napolitano]