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Not Enough Bright Spots: Senate Budget Hides Hopeful Measures

posted on in Spending & Taxes

Senators deserve a great deal of credit for decisions in their proposed budget to limit dual eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare, reduce the number of teacher assistants in public schools, and remove General Fund support for some activities that should rely on receipts. These changes do not reflect an overall return to fiscal reationality, however. The Senate still increases spending by $1 billion, paid for with fund transfers and big tax hikes.

As Senior Fellow, Joe examines fiscal and tax policy. He previously headed the North Carolina Government Efficiency and Reform initiative within the Office of State Budget and Management, which led to changes in automotive fleet management, natural and… ...

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