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Barrett takes the cake on budget reform
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Barrett takes the cake on budget reform

By Will Hoverman and Mike Muggee | Oct. 25, 2010

The next governor of Wisconsin, whether he is Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker or Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, will face a huge budget deficit. As it stands, the deficit is estimated to be $2.7 billion for the next legislative session. However, the key to solving the problem is not to raise taxes, but to increase efficiency in government spending and stimulate economic development.

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