Media Advisory

For Immediate Release
Monday, July 25th, 2011

Contact:  Claire Milbrandt
Phone: (414) 465-2225   
media@statebudgetsolutions.org

Indiana to Receive Award for Innovative Budget and Policy

State Government and Governor recognized for innovation

ALEXANDRIA, VA. -  State Budget Solutions, the nation's top state budget education and watchdog group, will present the "Reality Check" award to the state of Indiana for its innovative use of a "reality-based budgeting" process. SBS will also give Indiana's Governor Mitch Daniels the "Real Leader Award."  Governor Daniels helped to ensure a balanced budget and spearheaded education reform efforts. He created a plan to help Indiana achieve what should be long-term stability.

Indiana used reality-based budgeting to make the state more fiscally responsible and financially sound.  Governor Daniels passed a balanced budget with a government spending cap and without a general tax increase. Indiana lawmakers also enacted K-12 education reform, including linking teacher pay raises to classroom performance and expanding the numbers of available school vouchers. In addition, Indiana reformed collective bargaining and created health savings accounts for state employees. The awards will be presented on a Thursday conference call with media and policy leaders.


What: Indiana Budget Reform media call and presentation of "Reality Check" and "Real Leader" Award

Who: Bob Williams, President of State Budget Solutions and Ann Kaiser, Assistant General Counsel and Policy Director from the Indiana Office of Management and Budget

When: Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

Where:  Call 712-432-3066 and dial in Conference Code 141666

Register Here.

For further information, please contact the communications team by email media@statebudgetsolutions.org or call (414) 465-2225.

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