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Sin taxes, furlough days and moreStateline.org put out a handy roundup today of how other states dealt with miserable budget years, from raising taxes on bourbon in Kentucky to closing 220 state parks in California. Other states cut benefits to those on welfare, laid off state workers and contemplated the expansion of gambling. They cut school aid and looked to federal stimulus money to plug budget holes. Then there’s North Dakota, which, according to Stateline “was so flush that lawmakers gave themselves and state employees a 5 percent pay raise and approved $400 million in income and corporate tax cuts.” But really, who wants to live in North Dakota? Anyway, the story makes for interesting reading, especially for those who have lived Maine’s budget woes for the last several months. You can check it out here: Bookmark/Search this post with:
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Statehouse reporter Susan Cover plumbs the depths of Maine politics to bring you the scoop on candidates, elected officials, parties and rainmakers. Tags2010 governor's race Arden Manning Barack Obama Blaine House Bruce Poliquin Charlie Webster Chellie Pingree civic center Congress Congressional conventions elections Elizabeth Mitchell gay marriage Gay Rights General Hannah Pingree John Baldacci Josh Tardy Kevin Raye Les Otten Lobbyists Lynne Williams Maine Democratic Party Maine Marriage Initiative Mike Michaud Obama Olympia Snowe Parties Peter Mills Politicians Presidential Referenda Republican Rosa Scarcelli State budget Statehouse Steve Rowe Susan Collins U.S. Senate |
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Because of the current economic situation, many people are struggling for survival as the price of daily commodities is increasing. Aside from oil, housing is also complicated these days. With this, the rental market is starting to make a few changes. As the real estate market has plummeted and home foreclosures shot through the roof, more and more people are entering the rental market on both sides. More people are renting their homes, and more people are looking to rent instead of buy. Despite most people thinking that landlords should be sent to the gallows, a lot more people are using emergency cash loans for a deposit to get some digs that won't get foreclosed on. Landlord and tenant relationships can be fruitful or tenuous (not all landlords or tenants are created equal), but more are being forged as more people get low interest loans and move into the rental market.Yours, Sildenafil
When the global economic meltdown begun, taxes soared higher than expected. Along with this, the price of daily commodities is also increasing. Aside from oil, housing is also complicated these days. With this, the rental market is starting to make a few changes. As the real estate market has plummeted and home foreclosures shot through the roof, more and more people are entering the rental market on both sides. More people are renting their homes, and more people are looking to rent instead of buy. Despite most people thinking that landlords should be sent to the gallows, a lot more people are using emergency cash loans for a deposit to get some digs that won't get foreclosed on. Landlord and tenant relationships can be fruitful or tenuous (not all landlords or tenants are created equal), but more are being forged as more people get low interest loans and move into the rental market.