Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Ear to the Ground- State News Roundup

  • Despite raising taxes by over $1 billion in a 'hurry-up' October special session, Gov. O'Malley of MD now claims that the state's budget will now be 'frugal.'

  • Kentucky's freshman governor, Steve Beshear, already faces criticism for presenting $78 million in state budget cuts.

  • Idaho's governor presented his budget last night, asking that local option tax hikes be approved.

  • This editorial in Michigan highlights the state's repetitive budget woes- caused by constant overspending and zero restraint. Worth a read!

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