Budget snap judgments

Notwithstanding the ill-advised decision to hold a public hearing only three hours after releasing the 472 page 2011-13 budget, Rep. Hunter deserves credit for producing a serious budget proposal. Though I am still slogging through line-by-line, none of the "felony gimmicks" the Treasurer or Governor warned against are present though there are a few "misdemeanors" that are cause for concern . . . READ MORE