If you’re visiting The Ledger for the first time, odds are it’s because you’ve just read a story about it like this one.

Upon request from media, I have issued the following statement:

When we announced “The Ledger” we said that this would be a “blog” format to provide a “frank and clarifying mode of communicating.”  In fact, many state and federal officials have taken to this format, through the development of internet technology to support their governmental efforts.  The internet is indeed a new format, and we are trying something new, something that makes state government fiscal issues more accessible and understandable to the people, and something that is also entirely appropriate.

The Ledger is not political and has not included any request that anyone vote one way or another on any issue.  What it does do is highlight the administration’s position and efforts on fiscal issues, provide factual information about the budget, and mostly pose questions for readers to consider.  I think the suggestion that The Ledger has attacked anyone is unfortunate and don’t believe is supported by a fair reading of the content.

Thanks for visiting The Ledger.  Please take time to look around the website, and please come back again.