Oh yeah, the economy is in GREAT shape.

1) WVU IMPOSES HIRING RESTRICTIONS TO HELP MANAGE BUDGET CUTS
In a memo to deans, directors, major administrators and regional campus presidents, Vice Presidents Scott Kelley and Robert D’Alessandri along with Provost Gerald Lang announced today the implementation of a hiring restriction on classified and non-classified state-funded staff positions until further notice. The measure is being taken to help manage the impact of a 1 1/4 percent mid-year rescission and a recommended 2.5 percent budget cut for higher education in fiscal year 2005. Decisions for making exceptions to filling critical positions must be made at the vice presidential level.

And just think! WV tends to lag behind the rest of the nation in economic recovery!

See that’s the thing about trickle down/vodoo economics. It’s not so great if you’re the one waiting for the damned trickle.