Originally posted in a LVRJ forum
You really can't compare states in a uniform manner. For instance, some states might classify their public education workers as state employees. Others might not. Some states are constitutionally BIG government. Lotteries, Authorities, income tax agents, etc. Larger ratios reflect a big government culture as well as poor fiscal management.
A government should be "rated" on whether it's as small as it can be. Under our constitution, Nevada small government could be legally had for a biennial budget as low as $80M/yr. That's right. Currently, Nevada spending is running ~$2.5B/yr (in line with revenues). That's ~30X the minimum.
Are we as good as we can be?
Not even close.
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