[nfbwatlk] FW: DSB Budget Update

[Mike Freeman]

At least we're holding our own. Although I would dearly love to get money at
the state level for IL etc., I consider that we're damned lucky we haven't
lost anything.

 

Mike Freeman

 

 

From: Drumheller, Ellen (DSB) [mailto:ellen.drumheller at dsb.wa.gov] On Behalf
Of Durand, LouOma (DSB)
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:23 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: DSB Budget Update

 

As you know, last week Governor Inslee released his biennial budget proposal
and priorities.  How did DSB fare?  Essentially, the Inslee budget is
consistent with Gregoire's proposal as it affects DSB.  That is, an
additional 5 FTEs and an increase in federal spending authority are still
included, but no increase in state funding for Independent Living programs
(Older Blind or under 55).

 

As always, let me know if you have questions.

Happy Spring,

Lou Oma 

 

Lou Oma Durand

Executive Director

WA State Dept. of Services for the Blind

Seattle: 206-906-5535

Olympia: 360-725-3835

louoma.durand at dsb.wa.gov