With the federal stimulus money expiring, these were already going to be tight budget years for many states. This is a nice parting gift from Democrats who are leaving office.
Departing Democratic leaders in several states have tried to get new two-year contracts for state-employee unions approved before they leave office. The incoming Republicans have said the deals are too generous and would tie their hands as they craft budgets. . . .
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Democrat governors giving large amounts of money out to public sector unions as they are leaving office
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