By Hanna Hill, includes “… 'We’re bonding more projects that are going to take money away from police and basic services. How does that work long-term?' It doesn’t, of course, but counties’ irresponsible spending habits really have nothing to do with whether or not state lawmakers follow the law by fully funding the local government fund. However, if lawmakers want to discuss irresponsible spending habits, they should start with their own. …”