Illinois Policy Institute presents Lunch with Governor Mitch Daniels

n 2009, Illinois has faced widespread budget woes, out-of-control spending sprees, and rumblings of tax hikes. Our neighbor Indiana, meanwhile, boasts healthy budgets and a business-friendly climate.  What’s the difference…and what can we do about it? 

On Friday, October 2, join the Illinois Policy Institute as we host Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for a lunch, talk, and Q & A regarding the policy successes of Indiana—and what Illinois can learn from these successes. 

Governor Mitch Daniels has made a name for himself as a champion of common sense, free-market, business-friendly policies.  In 2005, he led Indiana to its first balanced budget in eight years and, without a tax increase, transformed the $600 million deficit he inherited into an annual surplus of $370 million within a year.

Since then, his budgets have generated millions more in savings and his innovative policy solutions have won him recognition across the country. Indiana is near the top of every national ranking for its friendliness to business—standing in striking contrast to Illinois, which scores embarrassingly low when it comes to economic competitiveness.

Individual tickets are $50; to sponsor the event or purchase a table, click here to learn more.

To RSVP, or for further information, contact Katie Truesdell at Katie@illinoispolicy.org.