Indiana

What Are the Budget Issues Facing Indiana?

In 2009, Indiana faces a $1.1 billion budget gap representing 8.0% of the general fund.

What the Federal Stimulus Proposal Will Mean for Children in Indiana

The economic stimulus recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the Obama Administration will provide significant investment in the health, education, and safety of America’s children over the next two years. It also provides significant support to their parents and grandparents. Highlights include:

• $1,440,000,000 in relief for Indiana’s Medicaid costs. Medicaid provides health care coverage for low-income children and seniors.
• $823,700,000 in relief to the state of Indiana to prevent cuts to programs for school-aged children.
• $228,200,000 for the Title I academic achievement of the disadvantaged program.
• $259,600,000 services to children with disabilities in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding.
• $48,800,000 for other education programs in Indiana’s schools.
• $409,000,000 in food stamps for 660,000 Indiana men, women, and children.
• $28,700,000 in emergency shelter grants for 7,000 households.
• 289,000 Indiana children will benefit from the child tax credit provisions of the legislation.
• $42,764,320 in Emergency Child Care and Development Block Grant funds to provide child care to 8,000 Indiana children.
• An increase in unemployment benefits to 455,677 Indiana families.
• $18,000,000 in additional child support enforcement matching funds.
• $23,900,000 in youth training employment services.

How Have Indiana’s Senators Have Voted on Important Children’s Legislation in 2009?
Evan Bayh (D)

Richard Lugar (R)

Sources: State Budget Information, Stimulus Information