In state politics, a showdown is looming between legislators and Governor Daniels; both sides with strong feelings about the state budget.

When the General Assembly ended their legislative session last month, they did so without passing a budget. Now, lawmakers are pointing the fingers and making it clear who they feel is to blame.

"That budget they were working on acted like nothing was different, raising spending 3% when our revenue fell 12%," said Governor Daniels.

Fearing future economic trouble, Governor Daniels wants to cut $100 million from education to put in the state's Rainy Day Fund.

But House Democrats say cutting that much from education will lead to teacher layoffs and budget short falls. "Increase class size, and cut in school programs, I don't think we want that to happen," said Rep. Clyde Kersey.

The governor fired back at Democrats Monday saying government can't continue spending the way they currently are. He said, "They need to get real. You can't spend money you don't have. Their last budget would have wiped out our saving account and left us a billion dollars in debt."

Kersey says many at the Statehouse are confused about what the governor actually wants to happen with the budget. "I think they can come up with a budget that will be acceptable to both the House and the Senate, but I don't know if the governor will accept it or not."

Lawmakers will go into a special legislative session in June to try to come to a compromise. If a budget isn't passed by the end of June, a government shutdown could result.