Indiana

In His Own Words

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Governor Mitch Daniels today called the budget lawmakers are currently considering unacceptable, but denied he was using a veto as a threat.  Daniels says the budget spends to much and leaves Indiana in a more vulnerable position down the road.  He says he wants to give lawmakers flexibility, but they need to be aware of shrinking state revenues.

Daniels also commented on the unemployment insurance trust fund shortfall, saying he prefers the Senate version over the House.

He also said the Capital Improvement Board issue must be addressed and the Colts and Pacers should “participate” in any solution.  He also chastised local lawmakers for shying away from tax increases as a possibility to solve the funding problem, saying if they want home rule, they can’t expect the state to come to their rescue.

You can hear all of those comments, and more in the following audio clips.

Daniels #1 (13 minutes)

Daniels #2 (13 minutes)

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on April 24, 2009 (boomark / email).