On Monday
legislators officially convened to begin work on cutting an estimated $2
billion from our state’s Operating Budget.
If you were in
their shoes, how would you go about balancing the budget? The League of
Education Voters’ budget
calculator lets you make those decisions for yourself.
Like lawmakers,
you'll have to choose which programs to reduce funding for and which to
eliminate entirely. You’ll also have the choice to raise revenue, keeping in
mind that any revenue options are subject to a two-thirds majority vote of the
legislature or a vote of the people.
Give it a try and
be sure to let your legislators know what you would prioritize!
To read this blog post in Spanish, click here.
To read this blog post in Spanish, click here.