State of Alabama - Department of Finance - Executive Planning Office

"We will initiate programs to enhance our cultural and natural resources, and we will improve the delivery of human services for Alabama's vulnerable children and adults while promoting self-sufficiency."

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Offer better compensation for foster parents and more resources for Alabamians who adopt children.
Increase the number of counties with integrated health and human services delivery systems, including both public and private providers.
Improve access to community-based services to individuals with mental illness and mental retardation.
Control growth in spending in the state Medicaid program.
Provide a plan for veterans' long-term care.
Assist and inform faith-based groups as they seek federal funding to provide services to our citizens.
Enhance natural resources with a Coastal Enhancement Fund.
Invest in alternative energy sources in order to decrease the state's dependency on foreign energy providers.
Protect and improve the vitality of Alabama's wildlife population.
Protect and improve Alabama's air and water resources.
Maintain current environmental quality while reviving damaged sites.
Secure and maintain Alabama's cultural and historical resources for future generations.