The public perception.

• Position: STATELINE - National Conference of State Legislatures' Fall Forum - Brief article

The public is unrealistic in its expectations about what state governments can do and what they can afford, according to state leaders who spoke at NCSL's Fall Forum last December. Oregon Senator Richard Devlin isn't convinced the public is ready to accept long-term reductions in services required in the "new economic reality." Utah Representative Ron Bigelow said there is...