Governor Cuomo Proposes Cut in Library Funding

ByGFJ Library
Governor Cuomo has proposed $81.6M in Library Aid, which removes the additional $4M provided by the Legislature in the 2013-14 Budget ($85.6M).  This represents a 4.7% cut in Library Aid!   TAKE ACTION NOW! … The Executive Budget is not yet finalized – the Governor can restore this funding by amending his budget by February 20, so the time to take action is NOW.  The New York Library Assiociation provides you with a quick and easy means of showing your support. Follow the link below, click on ‘Take Action’, edit the supplied advocacy message as you like, enter your name and address, and hit ‘send message’. Your message will automatically be delivered to Governor Cuomo. Click below to send a message in support of libraries!

http://www.nyla.org/max/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=58&MenuKey=advocacy

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