Kirk Watson

Kirk Watson
Sen. Watson Calls For An Amendment To End Budget Diversions
Mark Corcoran - January 31, 2013
Earlier today, State Sen. Kirk Watson filed Senate Joint Resolution 24 (SJR 24) that calls for a constitutional amendment prohibiting the diversion of statutorily dedicated revenue. SJR 24 would end the state's deceptive, long-standing practice of diverting money away from the necessities it’s meant for and using it for other, less transparent purposes. Read More >>
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