It's the reason we slashed the rates business pays for workers compensation and unemployment insurance. And why we restructured the electric industry. And moved tens of thousands from dead-end welfare rolls to payrolls with a future. And offered targeted incentives to help our economy prosper. And made education our top priority, to give our businesses the high-skilled workers they must have to compete and to grow.
History has a habit of repeating itself.
And however bright today might be, it's my job to make sure Massachusetts is better prepared than we were 10 years ago should storm clouds again loom overhead. A state's economic foundation is also built with the brick, mortar and steel that make up its transportation system. And the new runway at Logan Airport is one of the most important pieces. An airport able to move people and goods quickly, easily, and cost-effectively is one of the most important reasons businesses come here, and stay here. Logan Airport's location right across the harbor is one of our greatest assets.