United Way of King County Blog » Chris Gregoire http://www.uwkcblog.org Choose the Way: United Way of King County's blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:09:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Governor releases 2010 budget Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. http://www.uwkcblog.org/2009/12/08/governor-releases-2010-budget-wednesday-at-900-a-m/ http://www.uwkcblog.org/2009/12/08/governor-releases-2010-budget-wednesday-at-900-a-m/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:10:50 +0000 Madeline Moy http://www.uwkcblog.org/?p=2356
Governor Christine Gregoire is scheduled to release her budget December 9 at 9:00 a.m. You can view the press conference at http://www.tvw.org/index.cfm?bhcp=1. With the state facing a projected $2.6 billion shortfall in the coming fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2010), it will be a “cuts only” budget requiring elimination of entire programs and services unless new revenue sources are identified. Details of the Governor’s budget will be available after 9:00 am at http://www.ofm.wa.gov.

The programs most at risk are those that are…

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Governor Christine Gregoire is scheduled to release her budget December 9 at 9:00 a.m. You can view the press conference at http://www.tvw.org/index.cfm?bhcp=1. With the state facing a projected $2.6 billion shortfall in the coming fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2010), it will be a “cuts only” budget requiring elimination of entire programs and services unless new revenue sources are identified. Details of the Governor’s budget will be available after 9:00 am at http://www.ofm.wa.gov.

The programs most at risk are those that are state-only funded, such as General Assistance Unemployable (GAU), Basic Health Plan and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Those programs that were most recently funded, including home visiting for young children and their families, may also see cutbacks.

These cuts would disproportionately and severely affect some of our most vulnerable populations–including those experiencing homelessness and at-risk, low income families and children. United Way of King County will advocate to maintain GAU and the Housing Trust Fund, as well as protect state investments in children.

The Governor plans to release two budgets, Book 1 (with cuts and no new revenue) and Book 2 (with cuts and proposed new revenue).

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]]> http://www.uwkcblog.org/2009/12/08/governor-releases-2010-budget-wednesday-at-900-a-m/feed/ 0 Scholarships for laid-off workers http://www.uwkcblog.org/2009/04/07/scholarships-for-laid-off-workers/ http://www.uwkcblog.org/2009/04/07/scholarships-for-laid-off-workers/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:34:52 +0000 Madeline Moy http://uwkc.wordpress.com/?p=368 Governor Christine Gregoire and City University President Lee Gorsuch recently announced the university’s $10 million “Scholarships for Tomorrow’s Careers” program. The university will provide scholarships to recently laid-off workers as well as community and technical college students.

“The best long-term strategy in the midst of this global economic recession is to make yourself more competitive by getting your education,” Gorsuch said. “As the economic crisis continues to unfold, it becomes more important than ever for all of us to identify where we can extend a…

]]> Governor Christine Gregoire and City University President Lee Gorsuch recently announced the university’s $10 million “Scholarships for Tomorrow’s Careers” program. The university will provide scholarships to recently laid-off workers as well as community and technical college students.

“The best long-term strategy in the midst of this global economic recession is to make yourself more competitive by getting your education,” Gorsuch said. “As the economic crisis continues to unfold, it becomes more important than ever for all of us to identify where we can extend a hand to our community and make a difference.”

Click here to find out more about laid-off workers scholarships.

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