Signs That States Are Not Cutting Spending

Despite giving lip service to the problem of budget deficits and out-of-control spending, it's becoming clear that some states are not doing much more than that. Washington state in particular seems to be afflicted with this problem.

"There was a lot of talk two months ago about making deep cuts in spending and reducing the size of state government to help close a $2.8 billion budget shortfall.

Yet as the legislative session nears an end, spending is on track to increase. Lawmakers are planning cuts but have apparently set aside efforts to streamline state government that many feel could ease future budget problems."

Politicians of all stripes refuse to make the tough choices that are required of them. As a result, taxpayers will simply have to clean house at the state and federal level in November in order to get the government that they want (and can afford).