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Governor Richardson has been in the news a lot in recent weeks on a variety of issues that I have found to be both entertaining and disturbing. I only hope that the next governor, no matter who she is, is as Senator John Arthur Smith recently stated, “more concerned about child care than the wildlife.” Continue Reading
There is a limit to how much taxes can be raised to cover state government spending. Now is the time to balance tax increases with spending cuts and enact a sustainable spending plan. Continue Reading
Instead of trying to recover lost money, the State Investment Council has spent huge amounts to respond to subpoenas and pay for employees’ and council members’ attorneys. Why must the state rely on federal investigators and whistleblowers to defend taxpayers? Continue Reading
It appears now that our current fiscal-year shortfall could top $700 million. In addition, reserves need to be drawn down by $224 million to deal with last year’s shortfall. We all must be prepared for budget cuts that include public schools and higher education. Continue Reading
State government spending has grown about 40 percent in the last six years. That wasn’t sustainable, and now we have the opportunity and challenge to make government efficient and get the government we need and can afford. Continue Reading