We take a look at the stories that are coming to the web and in
the paper. This week: Local reps talk state budget and Economy’s
impact on Measure T funds.
1. Local reps talk state budget
State Assemblywoman Ana Caballero and Sen. Jeff Denham share their thoughts to the Free Lance about the latest developments with the state budget deficit. Read their take on the situation, and find out what Caballero has to say about its impact on San Benito County’s funds for jail and courthouse constructions.
2. Economy’s impact on Measure T funds
Voters in November 2007 approved the 1 percent sales tax as Measure T on the ballot. Pre-election projections from 2007 already have dropped significantly from the original estimate of $4 million per year in additional revenue. What are officials saying now that the economy has gotten even worse? Find out next week at www.freelancenews.com.
