2011 gubernatorial press release: on Budget & Economy
John Hickenlooper:
State budgeting process must reflect revenue availability
For many years, the State has relied on year-to-year budgeting and spending decisions that are disconnected from the economy and available revenue. Before multi-year budgets can work, future spending and delayed obligations must be kept
to a minimum and they must reflect the realities of revenue availability. To that end, it is time to take a fresh look at statutory schedules for new or increased spending.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release #1251608981339
Nov 1, 2011
Matt Mead:
We need to live within our means
Gov. Mead says the latest forecast from Wyoming's Consensus Revenue Estimating Group shows the state's economy is stable. However, Gov. Mead is concerned because the CREG is forecasting that revenue will flatten out or slightly decrease in the future.
"I believe everyone in the state has to adjust to the fact that the days of big revenue spikes are likely behind us and we need to live within our means," Governor Mead said. "It is fortunate that the energy industry has led
Wyoming out of the recession, but I recognize the national economy is fragile, and because of that, it cannot withstand energy prices going much higher."
"Our revenue is still coming in at rates
below what Wyoming saw in 2008," Governor Mead said. "This certainly shows that there are tough decisions ahead as I put together a budget and work with the Legislature this winter."
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "CREG Forecast"
Oct 24, 2011
Jack Markell:
New infrastructure fund and jobs creation credit
We want to support existing employers' efforts to expand here in Delaware. We want to keep attracting more businesses to make our state their home, and we want to be ready to act quickly when the next great opportunity comes. The new job tools build on
the success of previous efforts and months of conversations with businesses about how we could be a better partner in building their workforce. We want what they want--more people being able to say to their families that they are back to work.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Legislative Session"
Jul 1, 2011
John Lynch:
Proposes budget that cuts programs and doesn't raise taxes
I present a balanced budget for 2012 and 2013. It is a budget that protects our state's strategy for success, keeping taxes low and making smart investments in education, health care, public safety and economic development.
This budget cuts programs, facilities, and positions. This budget spends $160 million--or 5.5 percent--less than the state spent in general funds in 2008-2009. The budget does not raise or create taxes.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release #021511
Feb 15, 2011
Susana Martinez:
Cut spending to balance state budget
In order to balance our budget and address our state's fiscal crisis, we must act quickly to cut waste from government. This is the beginning of our fight to balance the budget and rein in government spending.
It's time to cut spending, shrink government, and commit ourselves to protecting taxpayer money rather than wasting it.
Source: 2011 N.M. gubernatorial press release #110126_2
Jan 26, 2011
Jerry Brown:
Proposes balanced budget and $12.5 billion in cuts
I am proposing a balanced budget that cuts $12.5 billion from proposed state spending. It's time to restore California to fiscal solvency and put us on the road to economic recovery and jobs.
Since it's going to take time to fully implement the restructuring program, I'm going to ask for five years of extension of existing current taxes. This will allow the restructuring to proceed in an orderly way.
Source: California 2011 gubernatorial press release #16874
Jan 10, 2011
John Kitzhaber:
Budget to focus on people's futures, not taxes or problems
The resources we have are increasingly being spent on corrections, health care and the consequences of neglect, while our investment in educating children and building a better economy is decreasing. The first way we spend money is by investing in people
The other way we spend money is by taking care of problems after they have developed. We must change the focus from cutting budgets and raising taxes to investing in children, education and workforce development.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release "Inaugural"
Jan 10, 2011
Christine Gregoire:
Eliminate and reduce programs to solve shortfall
The deficit was created when the state lost more than $1 billion in the last two revenue forecasts and costs continued to rise for mandatory services. My supplemental budget takes the next step to solving the shortfall we now face.
The cuts we have to take are just as painful as those in my budget for next biennium. I urge the members of the Legislature to take quick action on my proposal when they convene in January to prevent cuts from having to be even deeper.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release #1623
Dec 17, 2010
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