Fletcher Tightens The State's Belt

[Gunit_Sangh]

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In the first year, money available for state operations will be essentially the same as in this year's budget after a 2.5 percent cut the governor imposed right after he took office.

That, plus some cost increases that can't be controlled, means some departments and programs would see funding cuts.

School districts would have to shoulder the cost of a 1.5 percent raise for teachers, and state workers, retirees and teachers would be required to pay more of their health insurance costs.

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The plan to make state workers, teachers and retirees pay more of the cost of their health programs is a critical source of funds within the budget. That money could be used to cover other costs, officials said.


Full article at

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/heraldleader/7813431.htm


Well, at least he kept one campaign promise, he didn't raise taxes. But already people are howling about this budget.

[amber dog democrat]

1. That will learn them

not to work in the public sector. We have teachers in Texas who moonlight as waiters. Our Gov, Perry(site) is not much better - but he has good hair.