[goldstategop]

The problem is most of state spending is on auto-pilot and its guaranteed regardless of how the economy performs. Its a set-up that discourages responsible budgeting since legislators can't set priorities and shift scarce money to where its needed most.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Amerigomag]

The problem is most of state spending is on auto-pilot and its guaranteed regardless of how the economy performs.

Not a case of willfully misleading but simply one of limited disclosure.

1) All formulas are based on available General Fund revenue.
2) All formulas provide for an override by a legislative, super majority.