Originally published May 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM | Page modified May 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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There is no doubt that there are abusers of the welfare system. Heck, I... (May 25, 2011, by Objection 1)
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$356 million in pay cuts, including a 1.9 percent cut for teachers and 3 percent for state workers.
$535 million cut from colleges and universities, partially offset with tuition increases.
$344 million saved by ending cost-of-living increases for certain state pension recipients.
$1.2 billion saved by suspending two education-related initiatives.
$130 million saved by reducing enrollment in the state Basic Health Plan.
$116 million saved by eliminating Disability Lifeline grants and replacing them with an essential needs and housing program.
$215 million cut to funding that reduced K-4 class sizes.
New $30 annual vehicle fee to visit state parks and other state recreational lands.
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