You thought the budget battles were over? Sorry – wrong!
Not only is there discussion about overturning the tax increases passed a few weeks ago, but by Halloween the legislature still needs to agree upon $440 million in additional cuts – on top of the $7 billion in cuts from the past few years!
Although the transit budget is supposed to be completely separate from the general fund budget, the legislature regularly dips into crucial transit funds to address general fund shortfalls. Despite major increases in demand and expenses, state support for transit has not increased in eight years. And the legislature is seriously considering $10-15 million in additional cuts to the transit budget.
Legislators need to hear once again from their constituents that they need to finish the budget and we can’t afford any more cuts! More information at www.CountdownToChaos.org.