[old and tired]

And if that wasn't political enough, the governor exempted police and firefighter unions from the act's strictures. Public safety workers often are the biggest cost for municipalities. Those unions, not surprisingly, were supporters of the governor.

The guy has a point here. Cops and firemen unions should not be exempt.

[ChildOfThe60s]

A smart Pubbie would come back a couple of years later after the law had demonstrated major beneficial effects and get them included.

Incrementalism works. It’s why the Dems use it.