House To Take Up General Fund Budget On Tuesday
05/04/10 11:18
Rep. Cam Ward has a good preview of the General Fund budget on his blog.
One thing stood out in particular. The budget overall is 2.12% less than last year. Both the legislative and judicial branch are taking budget cuts. However, the executive branch is getting a 5.5% increase. There could be a good explaination as to why, but I'd like to know what it is. When every other branch is taking cuts, you would think the executive branch would too.
Looking at the current state of the economy, the State may have to start really looking at areas to cut. Forecasts say revenues will continue to fall, and Alabama is bound by a balanced budget amendment. I hope the next governor, whoever it is, will look at any essential services the state provides and start cutting out the rest. Money for the historical society is nice if we have it, but not when we're struggling to meet obligations for Medicaid/Medicare and generally keep the lights on.
One thing stood out in particular. The budget overall is 2.12% less than last year. Both the legislative and judicial branch are taking budget cuts. However, the executive branch is getting a 5.5% increase. There could be a good explaination as to why, but I'd like to know what it is. When every other branch is taking cuts, you would think the executive branch would too.
Looking at the current state of the economy, the State may have to start really looking at areas to cut. Forecasts say revenues will continue to fall, and Alabama is bound by a balanced budget amendment. I hope the next governor, whoever it is, will look at any essential services the state provides and start cutting out the rest. Money for the historical society is nice if we have it, but not when we're struggling to meet obligations for Medicaid/Medicare and generally keep the lights on.
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