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Monday, April 18, 2011

DER FUHER SCOTT WALKER

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is reportedly preparing a new effort to further weaken the public sector in his state. According to Forbes magazine, Walker’s camp is drafting legislation that would allow for a takeover of local municipalities that fail a financial stress test. Walker could then appoint emergency managers empowered to cancel union contracts, dismiss elected officials and school board members, and take control of entire cities and towns. Walker would also have unchecked authority to cancel government services, including safety net assistance. A high-powered Wisconsin law firm is said to be drafting the plan. The plan would mirror a law enacted in Michigan last month.

1 comment:

Erik H. said...

I'd support the law if it were used to stop certain wasteful transit agencies from blowing away money on pet projects.

Of course, there's two problems:

1. Walker wouldn't use the law that way.

2. the State of Oregon loves TriMet. I'm not sure why, but they do...