Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Walker Budget Is Already Working!

The Walker budget is already having its intended consequences, putting small businesses out of work in favor of the the larger campaign donors companies:
For Schaffitzel, a driver for Burns Bus, it was a typical late-spring afternoon route, except for one thing: When school ends today, so does Burns Bus.

A small family-owned school bus company, Burns Bus has held a contract for student transportation with the Edgerton School District since 1946, when founders Paul and Bill Burns started the Edgerton company.

But this spring, Burns lost the contract. The district, which has seen declines in revenues in recent years, opted to instead hire Riteway Bus Service, estimating the change would save about $140,000 a year.

Riteway has a fleet of 500 school buses statewide, and its client list includes 25 school districts. By comparison, Burns has 18 buses, about 30 employees and just one client—Edgerton School District.

The lost contract spells the end of Burns' 65-year run.
I'm sure Walker and his WISGOP allies are so pleased with themselves.

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