As for seeking revenue gains to solve budget problems, if the tax is too small, it will have no effect.
Indeed, experts in government policy say there has been a fundamental shift by state governments away from imposing new taxes to solve budget problems.
Kasich, who had indeed already been given a question, a follow-up, and a chance to squeeze in an addendum about how he'd solved budget problems both as a congressman and as governor — "I'll do it in Washington.
The outcome also seemed likely to embolden leaders in other states who have considered limits to unions as a way to solve budget problems, but had watched the backlash against Mr. Walker with worry.
Politicians and political operatives far beyond Wisconsin will be watching closely, not just for what the recall effort may imply for other states' leaders who are considering cuts to workers' benefits and union powers as a way to solve budget problems, but also as a sign for the presidential race.
At the same time, the online gambling numbers in New Jersey look terrible, potentially discouraging other states thinking about embracing it in order to solve budget problems.
"If we can get 7% or 8%, an 8.5% rate, same as our sales tax rate, it would certainly solve budget problems, not only government but our school systems too". But the medical marijuana example is controversial to say the least.
I was very happy to see that our city — among others including the city of Los Angeles — has taken action to protect redevelopment funds California dearly wants to obtain in order to solve budget problems in Sacramento ("Council fights to save redevelopment money," Jan . 22.
Scientific knowledge, report writing, IT skills, problem solving, budget management and time management for example, and in this way not having direct consultancy experience may be seen as less of an issue.
In short, realistic proposals for solving our budget problems must include higher revenue.
