We all know blue states tax policies and unreasonable regulations are driving out businesses and high end taxpayers. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in a recent speech acknowledged the loss of their tax base. In an earlier speech she said good riddance, we don\u2019t want your kind here.<\/p>\n
Out of curiosity, I looked up New York\u2019s budget<\/a> and compared it to the budget of maybe the most successful state in the country (red of course) which is Florida<\/a>. New York\u2019s 2026 budget is about $268 billion (population over 20 million). Florida\u2019s 2026 budget is about 114 billion (population over 23.6 million). Note that New York\u2019s budget is 2.35 times larger in spite of a somewhat smaller population.<\/p>\n Also out of curiosity I looked up New York City\u2019s budget which is about $115.9 billion (population about 8.4 million). Note that one city\u2019s budget is about the same as the entire state of Florida.<\/p>\n The reason for my thinking is I fear we are becoming a blue state judging from the last two governor elections and the two recent Supreme Court wipe outs. Folks, do we really want to become California, New York, Illinois, etc.? If so kiss our standard of living, affordability, jobs, congressional districts good-bye.<\/p>\n Earl Orlebeke, Waukesha<\/p>\n Keep the freeway. Bridge closure explains why I-794 replacement won’t work | Letter<\/a><\/p>\n Not again. Consumers can’t afford We Energies electric rate increases | Letter<\/a><\/p>\n Tips for getting your letter to the editor published<\/p>\n Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state:<\/p>\n Please include your name, street address and daytime phone.<\/p>\n Generally, we limit letters to 200 words.<\/p>\n Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter.<\/p>\n Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing.<\/p>\n Avoid ad hominem attacks, take issue with a position, not a person.<\/p>\n We cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions.<\/p>\n We don’t publish poetry, anonymous or open letters.<\/p>\n Each writer is limited to one published letter every two months.<\/p>\n All letters are subject to editing.<\/p>\n Write: Letters to the editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 500, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. Fax: (414)-223-5444. E-mail:\u00a0jsedit@jrn.com<\/a>\u00a0or submit using the form that can be found on the on the\u00a0bottom of this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n