"I think in some areas, we will be competing, and in some areas it will come out with some pretty mathematical formulas based on population and other factors," said Doyle. "It's a mix of both."
Right now, discussion involves Wisconsin receiving $2.5 billion and about $500 million for transportation projects.
"Those are still very, very rough. Everybody in our budget offices, and others, are looking at various things. It is going to be very significant. It's going to be numbers in that ballpark." - WTMJ Story
The line I am sure will be long, as state after state is in need of money to help fill budget deficits across the country. I would like to think that common sense will go into it, but we are talking about bureacrats here. I think that each state should have to show good faith in their budget before agreeing to give them any money. We all know how wasteful the spending is.
Last night I listened to Milwaukee's mayor talk about what he wants money for. He wants to add new 3 new libraries. Seriously, is that a priority? Wasn't it just not too long ago we were cutting those back. Is that a wise use of money. He wants money for a business park? In the climate of business shutting up, is that a priority right now?
Those are the stupid things that these people do. Spend the money on important things, improving the streets, improving education (Fix MPS), lowering property taxes so people can afford to live (that would help the economy), important things throughout the city.
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