Alabama to close state parks.
Our governor has given an ultimatum to close several state parks next month and additional parks beginning in 2016. He's trimming down budget if he can't get his new tax increase passed. I hope he'...
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ken56 wrote:
He didn't mention cutting HIS pay check did he? That's how they always do it, threaten to cut the stuff they think we can't live without, police, mental health care, fire fighters, and the fun stuff like the state parks. I say call his bluff. Let his party do this and see how the next election goes.
"Governor Bentley promised the people of Alabama he would not accept a salary until the State reached full employment (5.2% unemployment). To date, Governor Bentley has never accepted a salary as Governor. Although, given the reduction in unemployment Alabama has seen over the past two years, he is getting closer to receiving a paycheck."
