In his final State of the State address, Gov. Jim Douglas emphasized three familiar themes: promote job growth, cut taxes and reduce school spending. He’s been saying much the same thing for the previous few years to little success — a fact that he has too willingly blamed on his opponents.
In retrospect, he might have wondered if a more progressive agenda could have yielded better results.
Consider the state’s current plight and the possibility of a different approach.
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