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Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey's reachout strategy says call my office

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Huntsville Conservative Examiner

In a message to Huntsvillians and all residents of the State of Alabama, Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey reaches out to all residents and feels that the Washigton, DC politcal forum can learn from Alabama. Her message below is a recap of Kay's message to communicate with all residents of the state through the efforts of Hank Richards, writer for the national publication, the Examiner.com.

Says Ivey, "Our federal government is in the middle of a course-altering debates that will have a lasting impact on the life of every American . . But at some point, government has to grow up and live within its means.

The 2010 election should have been enough proof that the American people want to put an end to the reckless economic policies that got us to this chapter in the first place.

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Unlike the federal government, the State of Alabama has passed balanced budgets. In fact, the first Legislation to pass both chambers and be signed into law during the 2011 Regular Session, The Rolling Reserve Budget Act, goes one step further and overhauls the process for planning the State’s Education Budget. This measure recognized that leaders in Alabama could not continue to use the same finger-in-the-air-to-check-the-wind budget model, which resulted in proration in previous budgets, and expect different outcomes.
 
The key to stimulating the economy starts with controlling government spending. Alabama’s legislative and executive leadership has recognized that raising taxes is not the key. Our 2012 budget will contain more money than the 2011 budget, but that money must be used more responsibly . . ."
 
As Speaker Mike Hubbard said, “We are funding necessary services and can no longer afford to fund those things that are nice.”
 
Says Ivey, "I urge Congress to follow a similar direction as Alabama – balanced, responsible, necessary and transparent budgeting.
 
I assure you the Senate is firmly committed to working on your behalf. Our business is your business, and your input and concerns are always welcomed. Please feel free to contact my office at (334) 242-7900."
 
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This column was prepared for publication by Hank Richards, Examiner.com writer for Huntsville, Alexandria, the British Petroleum Recovery Program and the Gulport/Biloxi/Gulcoast restoraton region.
 
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Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey
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