Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Stumbo Opposes State Worker Furloughs
KENTUCKY....
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has sent a letter urging Governor Steve Beshear not to consider furloughs of state employees as a way to balance the state budget. The idea has not been well accepted by House lawmakers, and Stumbo has described it as unfair and imprudent to ask state workers to take on additional tasks for less money, while saying furloughs would translate into reduced government services and a loss of morale, offsetting any financial savings.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has sent a letter urging Governor Steve Beshear not to consider furloughs of state employees as a way to balance the state budget. The idea has not been well accepted by House lawmakers, and Stumbo has described it as unfair and imprudent to ask state workers to take on additional tasks for less money, while saying furloughs would translate into reduced government services and a loss of morale, offsetting any financial savings.
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