News that Pennsylvania Governor Rendell’s 2009/2010 budget cut would cut library funds did not come as a huge surprise; budget cuts are sweeping the globe. The current recession is affecting businesses and individuals on every level, from mega conglomerates down to the self-employed business owners working at a desk that doubles as a breakfast table.
What may come as a surprise to many, however, is the proposed 50% budget cut to the Bureau of the State Library. Information about library services, under the Department of Education, begins at E14.20 of the proposed Pennsylvania 2009/2010 Budget. What is currently unknown is who and what will be affected by the proposed budget cut from 4.8 million to 2.4 million.
SLA is following this issue, and would like to hear from you as well. Please contact Doug Newcomb, Chief Policy Officer, with any news that you might have regarding this or other major budget cuts affecting libraries.
Why would they what to cut budget on education in these times of hardship? People have to get more eductaed because of the difficulties on the job market. Cuts are made in the wrong areas.
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Posted by: thierry | April 24, 2009 at 08:13 AM
if they dont sign the budget the state workes will have to go without pay how are we going to live we live paycheck to paycheck now how will we make house payments and put food on the table for our family PLEASE SIGN THE BUDGET SO WE CAN LIVE
Posted by: KEL | June 23, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Yes, how does he expect us to live? What in the world is gong on?
Posted by: R>A>E | June 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Now we must stand up and make sure money will not be the down fall of our free educational system. Its time to protect what is important, the freedom of thought starts with the freedom of education.
Posted by: Charles Wills Redman Jr. | September 24, 2009 at 02:45 PM