Press Release: Coalition Formed To Gather Input on Budget
Posted on January 23rd, 2009 by dan.mcgrath in Press ReleasesST. PAUL – A group of non-partisan, non-profit organizations have formed a coalition that will be gathering suggestions to solve Minnesota’s current $4.8 billion shortfall. The coalition is seeking methods that can solve the states budget problems without adding to the tax burden of families and small businesses.
The coalition is asking for proposals from policy experts and ordinary citizens in order to begin a constructive dialogue for real budget solutions. A new website has been launched at MinnesotaBudgetSolutions.com where anyone can help identify opportunities to restructure state spending and comment on budget proposals.
“The partners in this coalition range include members of the construction industry to family advocacy groups,” said Pat Anderson, President of the Free Market Institute. “Our goal is to make sure that during the state budget process that the day to day challenges of average families are considered when proposed tax increases and spending reductions are offered up.”
Members of the coalition include; Associated Builders and Contractors, Minnesota Family Council, Minnesota Free Market Institute, Minnesota Majority, the Minnesota chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, Taxpayers League of Minnesota, and Campaign for Liberty.
“Our object is to understand and develop opportunities to better allocate state funds, and then seek common sense solutions that won’t add to the burden Minnesota families already bear,” said Jeff Davis, President of Minnesota Majority. “Minnesota is home to some of the best and brightest individuals. If we roll up our sleeves and work together, we can accomplish this goal.”
For more information got to mnbudgetsolutions.com.
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Looking for areas to cut expenditures. Lets start with the State employees. A 10% wage cut including everyone from the lowest
level job to the Govenor. Next a hiring freeze. Let attrition reduce the number of employees. Consider layoffs or early retirements.
This is how the private sector handles tough times.
Now start cutting budgets for all departments. Start with 15 - 20% from last years budget. Then let the department heades
decide where to make cuts. Again this works. I came from the private sector and as a manager this does work. That is if
I wanted to keep my job.
Remember the State is the largest employer in the State. Wouldn’t surprise me if we ended up with a surplus just by following these
steps.