Fort Smith, Ark. – Per reports, the Governor’s remarks as prepared are below:
“Speaker Shepherd, President Hester, Constitutional Officers, members of the Supreme Court, distinguished Members of the General Assembly, my fellow Arkansans:
It is an honor to join you for my first State of the State address. It’s been just over a year since I took office as our state’s 47th Governor. And what a year it’s been.
Compared to last year’s inaugural address, today is a bit more low-key.
But what today lacks in fanfare, it makes up for in substance. Last year, I made promises. This year, I’m reporting results.
But I didn’t do it alone. It was the partnership and work of this body that helped us bring transformational change. It wasn’t always easy but it’s something we can be proud of…”
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