States continue to face major financial challenges as a result of what has been called the Great Recession. The Southern Growth Policies Board, National Association of State Budget Officers, and Southern Consortium of University Public Service Organizations are looking for ways that citizens can help state leaders by weighing in on what they most value about state government - and where they would be willing to make trade-offs. As a starting point, this survey is designed to gather some background information on how citizens currently find and use information on the state budget. We appreciate your time and look forward to learning from you!