Jack Markell Still Hasn't Fixed the Budget

After two weeks on the job, Jack Markell may not have fixed the state's fiscal crisis yet, but he has posted his presentation on the budget on the state's website. Page 7 illustrates the sharp decline in revenues over the last two years: Legislators have told me they came away impressed by Markell's grasp of the situation. In a crisis, it helps if the key decision makers share an understanding of the magnitude of the problem.