[Nfbc-info] Fw: Re:Budget

[Jennifer Boylan]

Hi List!
I wanted to share this email from the Governor in response to my concerns about the proposed cuts to SSI, Medi-Cal/IHSS.  Somehow, I don't feel reassured.  Keep contacting your reps!


--- On Mon, 2/2/09, governor at governor.ca.gov <governor at governor.ca.gov> wrote:

> From: governor at governor.ca.gov <governor at governor.ca.gov>
> Subject: Re:Budget
> To: jaboylan at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 11:54 AM
> Thank you for writing to me about funding for programs that
> aid California's most vulnerable citizens.  I appreciate
> hearing the opinions of people like you who care about our
> great state and its health care system.
> 
> Since I signed the 2008-09 budget, economic conditions have
> been deteriorating rapidly, and we are now facing a
> $14.8-billion revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year.
>  Without immediate action, our state is headed for a fiscal
> disaster.  On November 6, I called the Legislature into
> Special Session to close our projected shortfall, but
> unfortunately for California, the legislators adjourned
> without any new solutions.  
> 
> I have now called a fiscal emergency special session, and
> the Legislature has 45 days to send me bills addressing the
> budget.  In spite of our budget difficulties, I'm
> committed to helping those who are less fortunate -
> especially individuals and families in poverty.  The 2008-09
> budget ensures that vital programs remain intact to serve
> those who need them most.  I am proud that my proposal
> allocates $1.73 billion to In-Home Supportive Services,
> $14.3 billion to Medi-Cal and $30.1 billion to Health and
> Human Services overall.  
> 
> I continue to urge the people of California to call their
> legislators, send them e-mails and postcards and tell them
> not to waste any more time.  If we attack these problems
> head-on, make the difficult choices and work together for
> the common good, California will pull through this
> challenging time.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> Arnold Schwarzenegger