Given the potential deficit that Gov. Jim Doyle confronted in putting together the next state budget, the plan he introduced last week is nothing short of magical. That magic is its strength but also its weakness.
The balanced budget the governor proposed delivers marvelous results $850 million more for public schools, $100 million more for the University of Wisconsin System, enough money to maintain medical assistance for the poor all while avoiding any state tax increases and while placing limits on property taxes.