"State and local governments are forecast to shed up to 110,000 jobs in the third quarter, the first time the blood-letting has risen into the triple digits, according to IHS Global Insight."
Hopefully, Vermont’s "blood-letting" has already ended.
"The Crecscendo Consulting Group reported that Maine State employees make, on average, remarkably less than those in the Maine private sector for comparable jobs and their pensions are smaller."
"At the time he projected it would save $3 million a year in energy and other costs, but an audit found the actual savings were under $1 million."
Just a handful of VSEA members turned out on Saturday to march in the 2011 Essex Junction Memorial Day Parade, but the sun was shining, the mood was festive and the crowd reception was great. It was nice along the parade route to hear things from the crowd like "We’re sorry you had to take a cut" and "thank you so much for what you do." VSEA thanks those members (and staff) who took time to attend. You are the true backbone of VSEA. Thanks also to the VSEA Chittenden Chapter for hosting a BBQ for hungry marchers.
"Judge Maryann Sumi of Dane County Circuit Court said the Senate vote on March 9, coming after 13 Democratic state senators had fled the state, failed to comply with an open meetings law requiring at least two hours notice to the public."