Apr 22, 2020
5 min read
Why a Pandemic Budget Is Necessary
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo often refers to fighting the coronavirus pandemic as a war. To go with that sentiment, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his city would have to enact a “wartime” budget and cut $2 billion in municipal services over the next year.
In a war like coronavirus, spending must first soar. We spend what it takes to save lives…
