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(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 26, 2011 ) Washington, DC - State legislators agree that the need to reform state budgets is more vital than ever before. As federal stimulus funds recede, states will grapple with even larger budgeting gaps. States need innovative budgeting strategies to address these new economic challenges—without resorting to economically damaging tax increases.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is pleased to announce the release of the State Budget Reform Toolkit. This new publication advances a set of budget reform and procurement best practices to guide state policymakers as they work to solve current budget shortfalls.
“This new ALEC publication will be a vital resource for America’s legislators who
are interested in real budget reform and taxpayer protection,” said Indiana Senator
Jim Buck, public sector chair of ALECÂ’s Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force.
Eight nationally acclaimed authors provide more than 20 recommendations for legislators looking to modernize state budgeting, improve budget transparency, control costs, and improve government efficiency. Utilizing ALEC model legislation, the toolkit will assist legislators in prioritizing and more efficiently delivering core government services.
“Over the last decade, state and local spending growth outpaced the private sector by nearly 90 percent. The business-as-usual approach is clearly not sustainable for states who wish to remain financially solvent,” said Jonathan Williams, Director of ALEC’s Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force.
By following the policies suggested in the State Budget Reform Toolkit, lawmakers can make informed decisions and build a solid budget focused on delivering the best results for taxpayers and users of government services.
To download a free copy of the State Budget Reform Toolkit, please visit www.alec.org/toolkit.
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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the nationÂ’s largest nonpartisan individual membership association of state legislators, with nearly 2,000 state legislators across the nation and more than 100 alumni members in Congress. ALECÂ’s mission is to promote free markets, individual liberty, and federalism through its model legislation in the states.
American Legislative Exchange Council
Raegan Weber
202-742-8536 rweber@alec.org
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