Tax cuts/overall spending

Leavitt wanted a $45 million tax cut, the GOP-controlled Legislature gave $90 million. He wanted $75 million more in spending, got $45 million.C+

Health-care reform

Leavitt got what he wanted, but he didn't ask for much, and some of what he wanted was delayed a year.

B

Education

Leavitt got most of his public education priorities, but faired worse in higher education desires.

B+

Crime/prisons

Leavitt asked for a lot, he got almost all of it.

A

Human Services

Leavitt got his child-welfare reform and services for families with disabilities, but legislators seriously rearranged funding for other programs.

B

Bonding

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Legislators took $30 million off Leavitt's recommended bonding.

C

OVERALL GRADE B

Grading by Political Editor Bob Bernick Jr. and State Capitol reporter Jerry Spangler.

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