One thing that would really inform the present debate about what kind of fiscal shape state government is in would be to put all state government checkbooks online.
Where are all you good government types on this?
The House Democrats should have all kinds of motivation for supporting this. Jody Richards was out there this past week blaming the state shortfall on the national economy, for heaven's sake. If his much hoped for recession doesn't materialize -- or even doesn't materialize soon enough to lend some credibility to his ridiculous assertion -- what will he do?
Face it, big spenders, the cat is out of the bag. Citizen awareness and communication will soon demolish the old way of running Frankfort. Soon Rep. Harry Moberly (Mr. Government Secrecy and Mr. Conflict of Interest) will be the last one operating in the shadows.
Other legislators with better motives had better make sure there is no confusion about which side they are on in this most important battle.
