DID YOU KNOW: House Budget is Bad for State Employees and Retirees

20/05/2025 2 min Episodio 54
DID YOU KNOW: House Budget is Bad for State Employees and Retirees

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Ardis Watkins discusses the House budget, which offers mixed news for state employees and retirees. While retirees receive a modest one-time bonus, active state employees are promised a small raise this year but not the next. The House also aims to eliminate 3,000 vacant state positions, exacerbating the already high vacancy rate in government jobs. Despite a minor income tax reduction, decreasing public service staff may lead to diminished public services and efficiency, raising concerns about public safety and overall satisfaction.

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