As we recap in our cover story, the ’07 legislative session is all Sine Die’d.
Sure, examining the budget is the sort of thing that can help us all get ready for an afternoon siesta. But here’s the important thing to remember when talking about the budget: It’s the document that reflects the values of our elected officials. Want better education? Health care? Roads? You’re gonna have to pay for it.
If you’re interested in a closer look at the budget, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee has a mostly easy-to-read summary.
And if you’ve got any other questions about the session … ask away!
This article appears in Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2007.
“After meeting for 164 days, surely the Arizona Legislature had plenty of time to tackle the big issues–like, for example, ensuring that if Arizona’s population is going to double to more than 10 million in the next 25 years, there will be plenty of clean water to drink, right?
No”
Good God… We’re all doomed! The end is nigh.