TITLE

The governor gets it right on residential treatment

AUTHOR(S)

Amoth, Craig D.

PUB. DATE

March 2009

SOURCE

New Hampshire Business Review;3/27/2009, Vol. 31 Issue 7, p17

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Opinion

ABSTRACT

In this article the author reflects on the budget plan of state Governor John Lynch in New Hampshire. He focuses on how Lynch has made his budget scheme, centering on the proposed solutions to enhance state revenue and cost-cutting measures. Specifically, he highlights the proposal of Lynch to close some residential treatment facilities and prisons. He also considers the governor's decision as a smart move to place the state on the right path, especially in times of recession.

ACCESSION #

37217620

Tags: PUBLIC finance -- Management;  FINANCIAL management;  BUDGET management;  LYNCH, John;  GOVERNORS

 

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