“One of the concerns several people have expressed and that I agree with is, we have some bad news coming to us from Washington, [said Rep. Janet Ancel]. It’s a pretty sure thing that there will not be as much federal support. To the extent that there is taxing capacity, we need to keep that so we can respond to federal cuts when they come.”
Won’t this mean it’s finally raining too??
"The head of the state’s largest teachers union said the Legislature should use this as a chance to listen to opponents of the measure, not vote to pass the same bill again."
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“[Public Sector] jobs let you put good food on the table and send your kids on school trips,” said Monty Blanton, a retired electrician and union worker. “The gap between low and middle is collapsing.”
"And while we’re at it, if you really hate how government operates, wouldn’t you like to see private business run the Senate, House, judiciary, and President? We’re always hearing about wealthy CEOs spending their personal fortunes to become governor so they ‘can run this state like a business.’ Why not extend that to its logical conclusion? Just let private business run the entire country."