There are a number of ways to correct our deficit problems. The best solution is to grow the economy. But we also must reduce costs and/or increase income (taxes).
We are all interested in our own States. States that have very severe cost / income problems are California and Illinois. Both States have suffered from being led by either inept or corrupt elected officials. But it also behooves us to take a look at where the respective States stand on expense per capita.
Per Capita Expenditures for selected States and Local Governments in 2006, according to the Tax Foundation who cites the Censure Bureau for their data.
California $10,136 ranked 4th highest
Illinois $7,922 ranked ranked 24th
Florida $7,858 ranked 25th
South Dakota $6,643 ranked 48th
Illinois does not look so bad compared to California.
Move home to Illinois, where it just so happens that I have a great house to sell. And you can get a great deal on homes in South Dakota. Or Florida if you like warm weather.
Click for all rankings:
Click for my Illinois house for sale:
http://historichighstreet.blogspot.com/
2 comments:
BigPete
Here's an easy one that will save billions: Let UPS and FedEX deliver mail to homes - at NIGHT. They split up the country by states, conduct their normal business deliveries and packages by day, then do the regular mail at night, using the same trucks they now have. Home deliveries will be every other day; MWF or TTS. Productivity up due to no traffic delays at night. The entire US Postal Service goes out of business and everyone gets reasonable service.
January 29, 2011 at 9:07 am
Unfortunately I am stuck in Illinois. A very crooked state
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