Spending Continues WITHOUT SETTING PRIORITIES

Since the 2001 recession, the state has used one time budget fixes that have allowed the state to spend more money than it had in revenues. The severity of the deficit in 2009 and 2010 will prevent these practices any further.

By using one time budget fixes, the state has out spent inflation in six of eight budget categories. But of the areas it spent the least, – higher education and transportation – are the two areas that would drive economic growth.