Quote of the Week: Stumbo Says State Workers Expendable
In case you missed it, one of the current budget proposals being entertained in the Kentucky House is the elimination of over 100 non-merit positions. According to their analysts, such a move would save the state about $10 million over the biennium.
Last Friday, Greg Stumbo explained why he felt this action was possible:
But Stumbo said he has received complaints about some non-merit employees having few job responsibilities. House leaders could provide testimony from witnesses to prove their point, he said.
Many have bragged "that they have nothing to do," Stumbo said Friday.
