As lawmakers head into the final half of the legislative session, they have some big decisions to make. Do they take a middle road and keep costs under control, or do they increase taxes and add new burdens on employers and families?

It’s time to push pause on spending while lawmakers get the state’s financial house in order.

Retiring members of Congress have proven to be champions for the economy and have demonstrated their willingness to listen to employer concerns.

Now, less than a year after the law took effect, we’re seeing there was good reason for concern.