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« Hundreds rally against crackdown on illegal immigration | Today | Cullion Concrete to begin dismantling half-built plant » May 1, 2008Alert: Senate OKs, Carcieri signs supplemental budgetPROVIDENCE -- Governor Carcieri this evening signed into law a package of spending cuts to close this year's at-least $168-million budget deficit. “I’m pleased that both the House and the Senate have acted on this important fiscal austerity measure,” Carcieri said in a statement. “Approving the revised budget for the current fiscal year is the first step to solving the state’s fiscal crisis.” The governor signed the package, known as the supplemental budget, after the state Senate late this afternoon approved it, 25-11. The vote comes after a key Senate committee last night narrowly endorsed the package. It passed the House of Representatives last week. The deficit fix will not raise taxes, but opponents have said it will cuts aid to cities and towns, reduce retired stated workers' health-care benefits and eliminate subsidized health care for more than 2,800 immigrant children. State lawmakers will still have to grapple with an evene larger projected deficit for next year. See the full deficit plan here. Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsThe Truth | May 1, 2008 8:26 PM link I can't believe that the state will take all this money away from our disabled citizens. These cuts are going to cripple our group homes and human service agencies. We work to take care of people's loved ones so that they may continue to pursue their own goals and objectives, but we desperatly need the resources to provide the quality care that EVERYONE deserves. Ken | May 1, 2008 9:29 PM link Truth, You're wrong. Look it up. Then read it. Greg | May 1, 2008 11:55 PM link What amazes me is the fact that the Govenor, who supposedly is originally from the business sector, has not wisely dealt with the budget in the previous years of his administration. This didn't just happen - this fiscal crisis. He has not personally, in his position, taken any cuts. He has not trimmed the fat of the administrationat the top. He has continued to create or keep jobs at high salaries for people who contribute very little in terms of function or support of our state government. Politics and government is beginning to truly insult our intelligence. Rhode Island is the only New England state in recession. Why? The people running it, both on state and local levels are incompetent and in for personal gain. It's a known that they all have their hands in the pot, however they have gotten far too greedy. Oh, and let's not forget nepotism. (I won't go thereIt is now affecting the quality of living for the citizens of Rhode Island. The last election showed this. Carcieri got in by the "skin of his teeth". The next election, I'm certain will show tremendous changes in our elected officials. Perhaps Carcieri could pull a rebate move (that just temporarily puts a bandaid on the wound) as our Federal government did which doesn't heal the wounds. jan | May 2, 2008 6:25 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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No mention of the fact that 2/3 vote required to pass a budget - which means = 26 (38* 2 divided by 3)= 25.33.
Last time I checked - 25 is less than 25.33 - which means 26 Senators must approve.
Something better be done - or it's clear that our institutions are REALLY rotting from the inside out.