Pistol of the Week -

From Eye on the Statehouse --

On Friday, Eye on the Statehouse announces a “Fiscal Pistol.” It’s our way of recognizing an individual who, during the course of the week, demonstrated prudence in spending the people’s money.

This week’s Pistol is House Finance Committee Chairman Matt Dolan (R-Novelty) for urging spending cuts in order to close the budget’s $167 million revenue gap. Conversely, Governor Ted Strickland is advocating closing certain “tax loopholes.” Many believe the governor’s solution is simply a tax increase on businesses that will be undoubtedly passed on to consumers.

Eye on the Statehouse applauds Chairman Dolan’s stance, but also realizes the challenges accompanying this fiscally conservative approach. Therefore, we have a suggestion (well, ten in particular) for where to start cutting the fat. More....