Phoenix $26,000,000 in the hole
108 Wuhan Flu deaths in a state over 7.2 million
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2020/04/10/phoenix-faces-26-million-budget-deficit-covid-19-impact/5131924002/?fbclid=IwAR3OKp-N8V7VUDKOsE_HnyAPMagVaucPByMUWsaHNraA74Zcw5N3Vxo9QWY
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It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
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Strips clubs are gonna be filled with mid level bureaucrats when they open
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As dancers, you meanPitchfork51 said:Strips clubs are gonna be filled with mid level bureaucrats when they open
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That Century Link thing was dismantled only 7+ days later. Is there any conceivable way Inslee didn't know it would soon be torn down?PurpleThrobber said:It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
It was probably him going "Set it up and take dramatic photos of it. That way we can justify taking the federal money. Then we'll tear it down and offer it to the highest bidder", or whatever. -
Imagine how grim it could have been though...
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I don't think Chinslee is that smart myselfDerekJohnson said:
That Century Link thing was dismantled only 7+ days later. Is there any conceivable way Inslee didn't know it would soon be torn down?PurpleThrobber said:It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
It was probably him going "Set it up and take dramatic photos of it. That way we can justify taking the federal money. Then we'll tear it down and offer it to the highest bidder", or whatever. -
Sounds exciting, though I think declaring an emergency in the midst of a public health crisis allows federal money on a guilt-free level.DerekJohnson said:
That Century Link thing was dismantled only 7+ days later. Is there any conceivable way Inslee didn't know it would soon be torn down?PurpleThrobber said:It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
It was probably him going "Set it up and take dramatic photos of it. That way we can justify taking the federal money. Then we'll tear it down and offer it to the highest bidder", or whatever. -
PR stunt. And since it’s federal money it’s FREE PUB!MelloDawg said:
Sounds exciting, though I think declaring an emergency in the midst of a public health crisis allows federal money on a guilt-free level.DerekJohnson said:
That Century Link thing was dismantled only 7+ days later. Is there any conceivable way Inslee didn't know it would soon be torn down?PurpleThrobber said:It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
It was probably him going "Set it up and take dramatic photos of it. That way we can justify taking the federal money. Then we'll tear it down and offer it to the highest bidder", or whatever. -
Totally.MikeDamone said:
PR stunt. And since it’s federal money it’s FREE PUB!MelloDawg said:
Sounds exciting, though I think declaring an emergency in the midst of a public health crisis allows federal money on a guilt-free level.DerekJohnson said:
That Century Link thing was dismantled only 7+ days later. Is there any conceivable way Inslee didn't know it would soon be torn down?PurpleThrobber said:It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
It was probably him going "Set it up and take dramatic photos of it. That way we can justify taking the federal money. Then we'll tear it down and offer it to the highest bidder", or whatever.
This debacle is going to put the hurt on municipalities all over the country. The obliteration of the economy will hammer the finances of city and county governments. Tax receipts are going to plummet.
If there's any upside, perhaps the local governments will finally have some stones and make some changes in their operations. They could start with decertifying unions for all employees who are sucking at the teet of sweet gubmint pensions, then broom the non-performers.
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Not a chance. They’ll proclaim victory and raise taxes.PurpleThrobber said:
Totally.MikeDamone said:
PR stunt. And since it’s federal money it’s FREE PUB!MelloDawg said:
Sounds exciting, though I think declaring an emergency in the midst of a public health crisis allows federal money on a guilt-free level.DerekJohnson said:
That Century Link thing was dismantled only 7+ days later. Is there any conceivable way Inslee didn't know it would soon be torn down?PurpleThrobber said:It's a massive money grab and/or reallocation of resources depending on where you're at in the food chain.
See also Benito Inslee's construction of a field hospital at Century Link, millions of dollars of waste - only to be dismantled days later.
It was probably him going "Set it up and take dramatic photos of it. That way we can justify taking the federal money. Then we'll tear it down and offer it to the highest bidder", or whatever.
This debacle is going to put the hurt on municipalities all over the country. The obliteration of the economy will hammer the finances of city and county governments. Tax receipts are going to plummet.
If there's any upside, perhaps the local governments will finally have some stones and make some changes in their operations. They could start with decertifying unions for all employees who are sucking at the teet of sweet gubmint pensions, then broom the non-performers. -
What many people are ignoring is that many states UI funds will run out and the states will have to start borrowing money from the Feds once that happens. Some states are in better shape than others, but any numbers as to how many weeks that the funds ACTUALLY have left in them are all null and void as this is unprecedented X 5.
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Always remember the golden rule of finance. He who has the gold makes the rules.salemcoog said:What many people are ignoring is that many states UI funds will run out and the states will have to start borrowing money from the Feds once that happens. Some states are in better shape than others, but any numbers as to how many weeks that the funds ACTUALLY have left in them are all null and void as this is unprecedented X 5.
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I think this is going to hit states relying on sales tax much harder than states without a sales tax. Income taxes will also be impacted, but states like California that rely heavily on both are screwed.
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Cali can do whatever they wantPandaOrangeChiknDuck said:I think this is going to hit states relying on sales tax much harder than states without a sales tax. Income taxes will also be impacted, but states like California that rely heavily on both are screwed.
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As of a couple weeks ago, Oregon had $5.5 Billion in their fund. That’s way too much for a state with 4 million people. So Oregon will onviously be ok.PurpleThrobber said:
Always remember the golden rule of finance. He who has the gold makes the rules.salemcoog said:What many people are ignoring is that many states UI funds will run out and the states will have to start borrowing money from the Feds once that happens. Some states are in better shape than others, but any numbers as to how many weeks that the funds ACTUALLY have left in them are all null and void as this is unprecedented X 5.
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Adolph Newsom is going to take it in the ass by the financiers.salemcoog said:
As of a couple weeks ago, Oregon had $5.5 Billion in their fund. That’s way too much for a state with 4 million people. So Oregon will onviously be ok.PurpleThrobber said:
Always remember the golden rule of finance. He who has the gold makes the rules.salemcoog said:What many people are ignoring is that many states UI funds will run out and the states will have to start borrowing money from the Feds once that happens. Some states are in better shape than others, but any numbers as to how many weeks that the funds ACTUALLY have left in them are all null and void as this is unprecedented X 5.
IN THE ASS!!!!
Benito Inslee might get by with just a facial.
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All that income tax from Ducks getting those high paying pump jockey jobs!salemcoog said:
As of a couple weeks ago, Oregon had $5.5 Billion in their fund. That’s way too much for a state with 4 million people. So Oregon will onviously be ok.PurpleThrobber said:
Always remember the golden rule of finance. He who has the gold makes the rules.salemcoog said:What many people are ignoring is that many states UI funds will run out and the states will have to start borrowing money from the Feds once that happens. Some states are in better shape than others, but any numbers as to how many weeks that the funds ACTUALLY have left in them are all null and void as this is unprecedented X 5.
