States In Worst Fiscal Crisis In 10 Years; New Report Offers Solutions 7/23/2002
From: Lindsay M. Young of the Manhattan Institute, 212-599-7000, ext. 315 or 917-363-2633 (cell) David Wargin of the American Legislative Exchange Council, 202-466-3800, ext. 236 or 703-868-6862 (cell) News Advisory: WHO: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Colorado Senator Bob Hagedorn, Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Chairman, American Legislative Exchange Council Study Author: William D. Eggers, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Michael Flynn, National Director of Policy and Legislation, American Legislative Exchange Council WHAT: Participants will discuss the release of a new report, "Show Me the Money: Budget-Cutting Strategies for Cash-Strapped States," at a joint forum on state budget policy. The report is a comprehensive evaluation of state budgets, offering ten strategies for cutting state budget deficits, including short-, medium-, and long-term plans for reducing the cost of government. WHEN: Friday, July 26 at 9:45 a.m. WHERE: Marriott Denver City Center, Mattie Silks Room (lower level) 1701 California St., Denver, Colorado |