Still...what do you think [about the budget]?

Promoted from the comments. -- David

The budget is a difficult task at hand and unfortunately in the world of political reality, any solution will not make everyone happy...but everyone will have to live with the results of what is being compromised. The question is, how should our state budget reflect our priorities the next two years? Repeal tax cuts? yes; Cut spending? yes, but not for mental health and retardation and certainly not for libraries; Raise taxes? I don't think so; Slots at race tracks only? same old argument...why not at restaurants and bars or for that matter, casinos?: gambling to fix a revenue stream is not really a great solution.

The state legislators are working it out with the governor and they need to come up with some pretty solid solutions for the biennial budget or the next two years, and perhaps even beyond, is certainly going to bring a whole lot of woe to many, many more than it has to.  That's why the Ohio House Democrats are rolling out their hearings of compassion.

A budget will be passed though...it's required by law.  The legislators will pass a temporary operating budget if they have to. To have a balanced budget for the next two years, they have the responsibility to close the revenue/spending gap and increase revenue and/or cut spending.

What do you think they should do? Blog away and tell your state legislators while you're at it!