One is that we keep thinking that all power is concentrated in D.C. and you alluded to it earlier. It's in your state legislature right now. State legislatures around the country are grappling with the fact that they are about to have a lot less money, but no fewer people and no fewer problems. And they are hoping no one pays attention. Every person should be showing up at city council meetings, county commission meetings, and state legislative meetings because the way those budgets get built. (34:21–34:31)
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Asserts that state legislatures are facing budget constraints while still dealing with the same population and issues.
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