We have heard before that the austerity policy of the Kansas - TopicsExpress



          

We have heard before that the austerity policy of the Kansas governor wrecked Kansas economy. The comparison below of opposite directions of Minnesota and Wisconsin governors is more evidence that the path of austerity doesnt work. Both MN and WI governors were elected in 2010 and both inherited budget messes. Wisconsins governor made it worse by reducing taxes for the wealthy and cutting spending for education and government services. Minnesotas governor increased taxes for the top 2%, reduced taxes for the middle class and raised the minimum wage. MN started with a $5 billion deficit and today has a $1.2 billion surplus. WI started with a $3.6 billion deficit and today still has a $2.0 billion deficit. Minnesota’s jobless rate in November was 3.7 percent. Wisconsin’s was 5.2.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:48:51 +0000

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