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Gov. Mitch Daniels Visits Michigan!By amanda zaluckyj, Section News
It's not everyday that Michigan has a competent governor around, but today was one of those days.
Governor Mitch Daniels from Indiana made an appearance in Lansing to talk to conservative leaders from around the state. He was hosted by the Conservative Institute and the event was held at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The thing is Mitch Daniels has a lot to brag about when it comes to Indiana's economy, budget, and state government. But he didn't boast about all of Indiana's good news (which compared to Michigan would be easy...). Instead, he highlighted some of the things his administration has done to get his state to this point Governor Granholm, are you listening?
The Daniels administration is operating with the goal of increasing every Hoosier's overall income. In other words, that means not raising taxes, not creating new taxes, and not spending out of control. Or better put, keeping money in the hands of the people, not government.
Under Gov. Mitch Daniels, Indiana has cut property taxes and income taxes, simplified the business tax code so that it does NOT hurt businesses who invest in the state (novel idea?), and created an atmosphere that allows a business and taxpayer-friendly environment. Although the state did raise the sales tax 1cent, the net reduction in taxes for taxpayers is over $1,000 each. The state government has also been conditioned not to spend all of its money. In fact, if it isn't necessary, it isn't spent. The state is the only one in the region that is actually running a surplus of about $1billion. No shutting down the state in Indiana! For areas the state, and others, have traditionally had problems solving, innovative ways of financing them have been used. This is seen best in the example of the toll road. Just as in Michigan, the roadways cost a lot of money to repair. The gas tax doesn't cover the whole thing anymore. The only option on the table is typically to raise the gas tax (Michiganders have heard that one recently...). But not in Indiana! The government leased the toll road, which allowed them to collect the money and completely pay for the infrastructure of the state without using tax money! Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the Daniels administration has set up a state government with the sole intent of getting jobs for the state. That means that every department, board, and agency is ready to meet the needs of job providers to lure them to the state. They have cut red tape and streamlined processes. This could be why Indiana is one of the only states in the region to actually have increases in the number of jobs, not job losses. The result? The state is steps ahead of others when it comes to handling the national recession. They have surpluses, low unemployment, and are attractive to businesses. They are prepared to handle a slow down. Daniels admits that they will feel the national economic situation, but they are sure better off then Michigan (or many other surrounding states) when it comes to facing it. While Michigan sits on the top of all the bad lists, Indiana sits on the top of all the good lists. I guess that's what good leadership is all about. Governor Daniels was clear to point out that he has no remedies for Michigan's problems. His visit was just a trip from a friendly southern neighbor. Hey, he can't help it he's the extremely successful neighbor.
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