MAPE's reaction to economic forecast

Press Release 

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                          

Statement of:
Jim Monroe
Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
On economic forecast
Dec. 2, 2009

 

“Once again, the dire economic news released today paints a very bleak picture for the people of Minnesota.

 “Last May, MAPE outlined millions of dollars in waste that included out-of-state travel, uncollected revenue and the Pawlenty Administration’s bloated management. The result of MAPE shining the light on certain administration practices was $10 million trimmed from out-of-state travel and the Department of Revenue stepping up collection efforts on money owed to our state. These are positive steps, but more action is needed to cut waste to preserve vital services for Minnesotans.

 “Governor Pawlenty, with Minnesota facing a $1.2 billion state budget deficit for the remainder of this biennium, we ask that you put your presidential aspirations on hold, focus on the job you were elected to perform, sit down with us and work together to resolve the state’s ongoing economic crisis.”

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Below are weblinks to postings from MAPE's statement on the economic forecast:

• Minn. budget deficit $1.2 billion through mid-2011 (Pioneer Press online by the Associated Press)
• MAPE tells Pawlenty to put presidential postings on hold (MPR)
• MAPE's reaction to economic forecast (MN Progressive Project)

Comments

[Ralph Yehle]

President Jorgenson needs to enlist MAPE members once again in an effort to find meaningful ways to cut state spending that are non-corrosive to important quality of life state programs.