December 2, 2008
SEIU California State Council on the State Budget
As new legislators begin 1st day of work, SEIU proposes a budget to rebuild the Middle Class
$14 billion in stable state revenues and $15 billion federal stimulus
will avoid further cuts to kids, seniors, and families; boost economic
recovery
As a new class of legislators begins
work amidst unprecedented economic and budget challenges, SEIU
California State Council today unveiled A Budget to Rebuild the Middle
Class to address California’s $28 billion budget crisis and begin an
economic recovery for California’s families after years of devastating
state funding cuts. SEIU’s proposal provides a roadmap to economic and
budget recovery for California, generating $14 billion in fair,
sustainable revenues to support the state’s most critical services for
children and families through FY 09-10 and target $15 billion in
federal dollars to stimulate the state’s stagnant economy.
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