Weekly Update

2009 Budget Process Heating Up - A Republican Leadership proposal may be made public early next week (May 12 or 13 or later) with proposed cuts to health and human services.  

The Legislature adjourned early on Wednesday until next week (May 12) so Republican leadership could meet with selected members to "do a budget."  But so far they are proceeding without any Democrats or the Governor in the room or participating in the negotiations or development. 

·         Insiders are saying it is an excruciatingly painful process with lots of differences in the room among the Republicans themselves. 

·         Reportedly, Republicans Leadership is preparing a budget to make it public on Monday or Tuesday for Democrats' reactions.  This budget will most likely propose cuts to health and human services and other programs, but there is little specific information available now.

·         JLBC staff is nosing around determining impact of cuts so they are once again discussing cuts to health and human services like child care. 

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