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OhioBlue

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7. A lot of the spending by local governments in past decades

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Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:58 PM

Aug 2016

was met with matching funds or by leveraging State and Federal dollars. The Federal programs have been cut drastically over the years and in Ohio, local Government funds and avenues of revenue for local governments have been reduced by the State (thanks to Gov. Kasich) which has a direct effect on the spending that happens at the local level for infrastructure projects.

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American Paradox: It�s Never Been Cheaper for Cities and States to Borrow Money...And They Refuse to [View all] question everything Aug 2016 OP

People complain about bad roads, but want somebody else to pay for them. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #1

Most people are strapped up to their asses. happydaze Aug 2016 #2

Most popular excuse... found on bumper-stickers everywhere LanternWaste Aug 2016 #5

Yes, and under former admin, taxing the wealthy at a progressive tax rate also helped a lot. happydaze Aug 2016 #9

You're moving the goalposts from the original premise. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #10

I'm addressing the reality of the situation in America today. happydaze Aug 2016 #13

And can these people who are "strapped up to their asses" question everything Aug 2016 #6

Yes, but lets create a progressive tax structure again... there are billions being stolen from us happydaze Aug 2016 #8

It could help Clinton SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #3

Its beyond stupid. procon Aug 2016 #4

A lot of the spending by local governments in past decades OhioBlue Aug 2016 #7

It's part of a much bigger picture Sen. Walter Sobchak Aug 2016 #11

It wasn't necessarily a stupid project. Initech Aug 2016 #12