Who ever said it wasn't important? I wouldn't talk about it if I didn't think it was important.
I'll say it again...
Highest unemployment rate in the nation (7.1%)? Check.
College graduates rushing for the borders after graduation? Check.
3 million new jobs in the United States just not in Michigan? Check.
SBT replacement MIA? Check.
$1.8 billion budget deficit for FY2008? Check.
Bond rating in the toilet? Check.
Full-time legislature? Check.
Top 5 pay scale nationally for state legislators? Check.
Following a two-day work week with a five-day weekend at Michigan's premier vacation destination, bicycling, taking carriage rides, lounging on hotel porches and eating fudge? Check.
And lest we forget, it was 141 Days ago now that Andy Dillon said:
"We are facing a budget shortfall this current fiscal year in excess of $500 million and next year's is in excess of $3 billion. Bottom line: We have a lot of work to do...
"We did this in anticipation of the looming budget crisis and the need for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work immediately."
Hmm... not quite consistent there is he?
