Slash spending. Avoid tax increases--States Forced to Grapple with Fiscal Troubles

States Forced to Grapple with Fiscal Troubles | The Freeman | Ideas On Liberty

January 17, 2011

“The dismal fiscal situation in many states is forcing governors, despite their party affiliation, toward a consensus on what medicine is needed going forward. The prescription? Slash spending. Avoid tax increases. Tear up regulations that might drive away business and jobs. Shrink government, even if that means tackling the thorny issues of public employees and their pensions.” (New York Times)

Is reality finally getting through?

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