But as the Taxpayers Foundation points out, there are also some trip wires out there — items perpetually underfunded. When Administration and Finance Secretary Mike Heffernan announced the governor was putting in $100 million for snow and ice removal, his staff cheered — because, of course, that account is always underfunded. In keeping with that dysfunctional tradition, the House cut it back to $50 million.
April 20, 2019
Budget
Editorial: House budget holds the line, but for how long?
But as the Taxpayers Foundation points out, there are also some trip wires out there — items perpetually underfunded. When Administration and Finance Secretary Mike Heffernan announced the governor was putting in $100 million for snow and ice removal, his staff cheered — because, of course, that account is always underfunded. In keeping with that dysfunctional tradition, the House cut it back to $50 million.
