While local officials agree bipartisanism has to be more of a factor after hearing Gov. Bob Rileys State of the State Address, they differ slightly from the governor on the best way to stimulate the states economy.

While Riley said he is in favor of tax credits to businesses that create jobs while expanding tax breaks to new and expanding manufacturers in order to bring down Alabamas 6.7 percent unemployment rate, State Rep. Betty Carol Graham wants to find ways to help small business in Tallapoosa County create jobs.