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• Gov. To Lawmakers: Schools or Prisons? Blagojevich, Jones, Legislators Urge General Assembly to Make Tough Budget Choices to Support Education

What we have seen occur today is the coming together of people for the education of our children," said Senate President [Emil Jones]. "I have worked funding for the Gwendolyn Brooks Prep School for several years. Months ago, when the governor announced his plan to do a school construction bill, I discussed this issue with him. He saw the importance of it and the ground-work was put in place for this effort to go forward. Governor [Rod R. Blagojevich] urged lawmakers to dedicate the state's limited resources to funding schools instead of trying to keep corporate loopholes on the tax books or maintaining prisons the state doesn't need.

• Chicago Defender
• July 30, 2009

• Foreign Aid in Africa: implications for democratic transitions and consolidation.

..., sector-wide approaches (SWAps), and general budget support. Democracy aid is specifically desi...

• WIDER Angle
• Nbr. 2011, January 2011

• Transit Budget a Key Test for Wisconsin Legislative Campaigns

Campaigns for the state Legislature and the growing debate over transportation spending are likely to collide in the November elections. Many Wisconsin counties are lining up advisory referendums to ask voters if they support a constitutional amendment protecting Wisconsin's transportation budget from raids to support the general budget. Those referendums would be on the November ballot.

• Daily Reporter (Milwaukee)
• July 05, 2010

• Districts Expect a Bumpy Ride If Bus Subsidy Cut

BLOOMINGTON - While school officials are happy about the general support Gov. Pat Quinn gave education in his budget address Wednesday, they are concerned about what proposed cuts to transportation could mean. Quinn wants to reduce the transportation subsidy to local school districts, except for special education. If the governor's plan is adopted and $95 million is cut, spending on busing would be 50 percent less than it was two years ago.

• The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL
• February 22, 2011

• State Adding 100 New Troopers

The state police will get new troopers, cars and civilian support staff in the upcoming budget year, Attorney General Paula Dow said Monday. Dow told a Senate committee that the division is a "core funding priority" for Governor Christie.

• The Record, Bergen County, NJ
• April 13, 2011

• Legislative Democrats Cause of Poor State Economy

State Sen. Martin Looney's Forum article exposed an incredible state of denial when it comes to addressing the causes of state economic woes. While blaming "two decades of Republican gubernatorial administrations" for the excessive and costly state bureaucracy, Looney seems to have forgotten the legislature was almost totally controlled by Democrats. Being the majority party in the legislature for more than two decades places the onus for the state's economic distress clearly on the General Assembly. Every budget that passes must have the support of the General Assembly. In fact, the current budget bill became law without the governor's signature. How can it be that the branch of government that controls the purse strings, sets policy through legislation and mandates government entitlem...

• New Haven Register
• January 16, 2010

• Michigan Chamber of Commerce Applauds Governor Snyder's Approach to Tax Reform and Balancing of State Budget

LANSING, Mich., Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Chamber today expressed overall support for Governor Snyder's approach to balancing the state budget without a general tax increase and repealing the job-killing Michigan Business Tax (MBT). Meaningful reform of both state spending and taxes will be the cornerstones of Michigan's revitalization. Governor Snyder has identified out-of-control state spending and a job- killing business tax as substantial barriers to job growth and he has proposed bold changes to make Michigan more competitive," said Michigan Chamber President & CEO Rich Studley. "Governor Snyder has set the tone that we must take responsibility for a legacy of debt and his budget and tax initiatives are devised as long-term solutions.

• U.S. Newswire
• February 17, 2011

• Parking May Add to Coffers ; Council Looks at Adding Charges.

A big portion of Columbia's general fund budget comes from a charge added to each city utility customer's bill that is equal to the amount of tax paid by customers of private utilities. Tomorrow night, the Columbia City Council will discuss whether to extend those charges to parking meter and garage fees. If applied to parking fees, the charge would generate $123,000, which could help balance general fund receipts with expenses. This year, the city is using $2.9 million from reserves to support the $76.15 million general fund budget. But in a report to the council, staff recommends waiting. City Attorney Fred Boeckmann is advising caution until the Missouri Supreme Court rules on a Hermann case about whether transfers from utility operations are a hidden tax subject to voter approval.

• Columbia Daily Tribune
• November 01, 2010

• Medical Center Gives Free Clinic $100,000

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has received a $100,000 grant from Southwest Washington Medical Center to support its general operating budget. The free clinic also received two grants totaling $14,800 earlier this month to expand its children's immunization program.

• The Columbian
• April 08, 2008

• Derry Residents May See 3 1/2-Mill Tax Hike

DERRY--Borough property owners may be asked to pay an additional 3 1/2 mills of real estate tax next year, to help support a proposed 2007 general fund budget totaling $757,664.95. Derry Council Monday agreed to advertise next year's tentative spending plan, which will be considered for final approval at the panel's next regular meeting, set for Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

• Tribune - Review / Pittsburgh Tribune - Review
• November 17, 2006