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We told you about the governor’s tax ideas a week ago, and the discussion continues.
From New Richmond News:
“The new budget numbers are disappointing, but not surprising given the state of the national economy,” said Sen. Russ Decker, D-Weston, Senate majority leader.
Decker said that he agrees that the state has to tighten its belt and protect jobs.
“The best way out of this is to mirror the efforts at the federal level to stimulate the economy by protecting the jobs we have and creating new jobs. Growing our way out of this is the only way to move our state forward,” said Decker in a released statement.
Assembly Republican Leader, Rep. Jeff Fitzgerald, Horicon, said now is not the time for the state to increase taxes.
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From Newsday.com:
Paterson moved into the executive mansion in March after the resignation of Eliot Spitzer amid a prostitution scandal. Paterson on Monday recalled the turmoil surrounding Spitzer’s departure, saying, “I wouldn’t want to put the state through that again.”
If Paterson were to move to Washington, he would be succeeded by the State Senate majority leader — Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) currently holds the post — because there is no lieutenant governor. Paterson has the sole authority to appoint Clinton’s replacement if she were to decide to leave Congress.
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Build more jails?
From Kentucky.com:
State Rep. Kathy Stein, D-Lexington, who has been chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee, said she expects a “full frontal assault” from prosecutors.
In a rebuttal to Lawson’s report, Fayette County prosecutor Ray Larson said 20 persistent felons cited in the study had been convicted of more than 300 felonies and misdemeanors.
“The average citizen wants to be protected from these predatory repeat criminals,” Larson said.
Attorney General Jack Conway said he is willing to “listen and to talk about what offenses ought to trigger the PFO laws.”
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