Helen Sommers: An Oral History

pg. 48 Helen Sommers takes helm of Appropriations... briefly
was governor. I would describe it as a session of
stalemate, gridlock and few accomplishments! The
Republican majority passed more than $500 million
in tax reductions – 85 percent for business and
a small amount for homeowners. I voted against
almost all the tax cuts because I believed we needed
a different balance – some for tax reductions, more
for schools, colleges and universities.