Budgets

Governor outlines plan to use executive action to balance budget, says his preference is to sign into law a negotiated budget agreement

May 14, 2009 -- Saint Paul – At the State Capitol this afternoon, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said, “Politics as usual around this place is over. The people of Minnesota expect and deserve timely and decisive action. I will not let the legislature’s work spill over into a special session.

We are not going to waste taxpayer money with a costly overtime or have a state government shutdown, especially in this economy. My preference would be for DFL legislators to work with me on a reasonable budget solution, but if they can’t get that done I will take executive action to balance the budget.”    » read more »

May 13, 2009 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that House Bill 119, the state’s FY 2010 budget, has been signed into law. The FY10 budget year begins July 1, 2009.

“Cutting the budget has forced a number of difficult decisions, but we have managed the state in a thoughtful, conservative way to ensure Georgians are receiving value for their tax dollars,” said Governor Perdue. “We have maintained triple-a bond ratings, saving the state tens of millions of dollars, and funded our top priorities to ensure the basic responsibilities of state government are being met.”    » read more »

Proposes Solutions to Shore-up California’s Deficit, Find Further Savings in State Government

05/14/2009 -- A strong believer in a government that is transparent and accountable to the people, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today unveiled two May Revision Budget proposals to address the state’s pending deficit that has grown as the global economy has continued to deteriorate.

Just months after the Governor and state lawmakers solved a $42 billion deficit, the worldwide economic slowdown has produced a new multi-billion dollar deficit and our state is looking at some unprecedented actions to bring our budget back into balance. Both of the Governor’s proposals contain painful actions that will affect all Californians.    » read more »

Suggestions include restoring cuts to prisons, making full funding of earmarks contingent on money being available

May 14, 2009 -- MONTGOMERY - Alabama Governor Bob Riley on Thursday sent the Fiscal Year 2010 General Fund budget back to the Legislature with changes to restore some funding for the Department of Corrections and reduce funding for earmarks inserted by legislators.

The Governor’s proposed changes would restore $4.2 million the Legislature cut from the already cash-strapped Department of Corrections. Governor Riley’s proposed changes would also make half of the funding legislators earmarked for festivals or other projects in their districts contingent on the money being available.    » read more »

May 13, 2009 -- TACOMA – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today signed the $7.5 billion transportation budget for the 2009-2011 biennium, which includes the largest two-year construction budget ever for the Washington State Department of Transportation. Gregoire noted that Legislative budget writers estimate the projects approved in this bill are expected to support or create 49,000 jobs.

“This budget couldn’t have come at a better time,” Gregoire said. “Not only will it greatly improve our transportation system, the projects I’m signing off on will ensure regular employment for tens of thousands of Washingtonians. This is a huge win for the entire state of Washington. We’re creating safer, more efficient ways of travel – while getting our economy back on track.”    » read more »

May 13, 2009 -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed House Bill 15 into law. This bill provides supplemental appropriations to several state agencies, departments and programs for Fiscal Year 2009 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

One of the key items in HB 15 is an appropriation of $30.9 million for employment and job-training programs for low-income youth and displaced workers. A portion of this appropriation will fund Gov. Nixon's Next-Generation Jobs Team, a summer employment program that will connect thousands of Missouri youth with internships and work experiences at high-tech, cutting-edge businesses beginning this month.    » read more »

May 12, 2009 -- "Mr. Chairman, Senator Collins, and Members of the Committee:

Let me begin by saying thank you for the strong support you have consistently shown the Department, and I look forward to working with you to make certain that we have the right resources to protect the homeland and the American people and that we make the most effective and efficient use of those resources.

I am pleased to appear before the Committee today to present President Obama’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). I will also summarize the progress we have made since the start of the new administration along with some of our key accomplishments from last year.
FY 2010 BUDGET REQUEST    » read more »

Directive Will Result in Sharp Reduction in State Agency ‘P-Cards’

May 12, 2009 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced additional measures to reduce spending and help control the current year state budget deficit, including a directive to all state agency heads to sharply cut back on the number of state Purchasing Cards (“P-Cards”) and credit cards.    » read more »

May 8, 2009 -- To The Congress Of The United States:

I have the honor to transmit to you the Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2010.

In my February 26th budget overview, A New Era of Responsibility: Renewing America's Promise, I provided a broad outline of how our Nation came to this moment of economic, financial, and fiscal crisis; and how my Administration plans to move this economy from recession to recovery and lay a new foundation for long-term economic growth and prosperity. This Budget fills out this picture by providing full programmatic details and proposing appropriations language and other required information for the Congress to put these plans fully into effect.    » read more »

May 8, 2009 -- The President’s 2010 Budget seeks to usher in a new era of responsibility – an era in which we not only do what we must to save and create new jobs and lift our economy out of recession, but in which we also lay a new foundation for long-term growth and prosperity.    » read more »

Washington, DC -- May 8, 2009 -- The President’s FY 2010 International Affairs Budget for the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and other foreign affairs agencies provides the resources to renew America’s global leadership through diplomacy and foreign assistance that enhances our security, advances our interests, and reflects our values. This budget totals approximately $53.9 billion, including food aid:

* Foreign Operations and Related Agencies (including food aid): $36.7 billion
* Department of State: $16.3 billion
* Other International Affairs: $0.9 billion

The President’s budget proposal:    » read more »

May 7, 2009 -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano unveiled the Department’s $55.1 billion FY 2010 budget request today, focused around five major priorities—counterterrorism; border security; enforcement of immigration laws; disaster preparedness, response and recovery; and Department unification—designed to create a leaner, smarter, more effective agency.    » read more »

May 8, 2009 -- On Thursday, President Obama recommended to Congress $1.83 billion in funding for major transit projects that will create jobs and increase transportation options throughout the United States. More than $600 million of those funds are being recommended for new projects in areas as diverse as Northern New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Roaring Fork Valley, Colo. A list of projects and their descriptions is available at: http://www.fta.dot.gov/publications/reports/reports_to_congress/publicat...

“By reinvesting in our nation’s transit infrastructure, we are making our communities more livable, invigorating the local economy, and putting America back to work,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.    » read more »

May 7, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today unveiled the Department's fiscal year 2010 budget, which focuses on responsibility, effectiveness and transparency. The proposed 2010 budget exercises strong fiscal discipline, consolidating or eliminating 27 programs and activities, and investing in initiatives to increase transparency and accountability.    » read more »

Record Budget Enhances VA’s Ability to Become a 21st Century Organization

May 7, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced President Obama’s 2010 budget for VA. The budget emphasizes a Veteran-centric commitment to expanded services with a 15.5 percent increase over 2009, the largest percentage increase for VA requested by a president in more than 30 years.    » read more »