From the Indianapolis Business Journal:
Gov.
Mike Pence's office says the partial federal government shutdown will cost
Indiana about $33,000 for each day the budget impasse continues.
The governor's office said Indiana has enough money on hand to continue many of the largest joint federal-state programs, like Medicaid, and jobless benefits through the partial shutdown. Pence spokeswoman Christy Denault said Indiana should also be able to fund welfare benefits and a program that aids pregnant women, mothers and their children through October.
Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Atkins told WIBC-FM the state's cash reserves will keep many programs going up to a month before running short.
Indiana is dipping into its surplus to put 244 National Guard staff on Indiana's payroll for at least one week.
The governor's office said Indiana has enough money on hand to continue many of the largest joint federal-state programs, like Medicaid, and jobless benefits through the partial shutdown. Pence spokeswoman Christy Denault said Indiana should also be able to fund welfare benefits and a program that aids pregnant women, mothers and their children through October.
Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Atkins told WIBC-FM the state's cash reserves will keep many programs going up to a month before running short.
Indiana is dipping into its surplus to put 244 National Guard staff on Indiana's payroll for at least one week.
