Many state employees stayed at home today. But for some reason that state thought it was a good idea to keep the State parks, museums and historic sites. Interesting, I guess they are giving the furloughed employees somethign to do on there day off!
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Furloughs have begun!
What’s the big secret? Let me tell you it’s a bad word, TAXES!
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the four legislative leaders have continued their negotiations behind closed doors for weeks, bypassing open legislative committees and offering the outside world few details as a precondition of their talks.
They are asking the taxpayers to give on average $1400 per household in exchange for vague environmental and workplace changes as well [...]
Judge says furloughs allowed and legislators threatened with recall
At least some people in government are thinking straight. A Sacramento judge Thursday gave Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger the green light to furlough hundreds of thousands of state employees for two days a month, rejecting a union challenge that the governor exceeded his authority in issuing the December order. This is great news, now people in [...]
California Assembly, Senate wont impose furloughs
Come on, shouldn’t the leaders of California be setting an example?
“The Legislature always needs to lead the way, as does the executive branch of government,” Steinberg told reporters.
So impose furloughs until you guys figure out how to cut 10 percent and layoff a few workers. It’s an easy first step!
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