"Cutting the State Budget...by $2 Billion!"

I sat down today to talk with our new public policy manager, Christina Wong. She's a busy woman these days, preparing for some challenges right around the corner. Governor Gregoire is calling a special session of the Legislature beginning November 28 to cut state expenses by $2 billion, and guess where some of that is going to come from? If you guessed human services, you're right. Here's Christina to explain why:

According to a press release issued by her office, Gregoire says that “[c]ongressional gridlock, the European debt crisis and high unemployment continue to take their toll on consumer confidence and our state’s economy. Once again, we are facing a budget shortfall and once again I’m calling the Legislature back into special session to address the state’s budget. My only option is across-the-board cuts, and that option is unacceptable. Solving this budget crisis will require the Legislature to act.”

What is Northwest Harvest's legislative agenda? Stay tuned. Christina will be back to share that with us next time. In the meantime, please consider ways you might be able to help us continue to meet the need for food in Washington. We've got a Hunger Challenge going on that could use your help!