Investing in the Future: A Conversation with Governor Jeb Bush

Nov. 17, 2010

During his tenure as Florida’s governor, Jeb Bush supported efforts to diversify his state’s economy, develop biotechnology and improve the education system using monetary incentives.

ASU President Michael Crow moderates this panel discussion featuring Governor Bush, Bill Harris of Science Foundation Arizona and Sue Clark Johnson of ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Topics to be discussed include economic development and education within the context of a better future for Arizona.

Background information on the issues discussed can be found here:

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