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Issue: # 21
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June 20, 2009
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2009-2010 Illinois State Budget Negotiations Continue
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The 2009-2010 Illinois State budget negotiations continue, and the situation is dire. The new fiscal year begins July 1, 2009, and there is an estimated $9.2 billion State deficit. The Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1197 that essentially provides for a budget funded at 50 percent of the governor's budget proposal for the new fiscal year. While this legislation has not yet been formally sent to the governor, if he chooses to sign the legislation, immediate draconian budget cuts would be required. The Illinois Senate passed a significant income tax increase, but similar legislation failed in the Illinois House of Representatives. In light of the extreme budget shortfall, ILA supports an increase in the state income tax. However, even if an income tax increase were to pass both chambers, multi-billion dollar budget cuts would still be necessary.
The situation continues to be extremely fluid and uncertain. The Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield the week of June 22, but it is doubtful that a final budget will be approved. After July 1, the failure to pass a budget and/or budget cuts resulting from Senate Bill 1197 will begin to impact 100,000's of Illinois citizens. However, it is unclear when or if enough legislators will feel the pressure to enact a comprehensive budget solution. ILA will continue to monitor and update the Illinois library community on the budget developments.
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Reaching Forward South Conference for Library Support Staff
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The 13th annual Reaching Forward South Conference for Library Support Staff will be held on September 17 and 18, 2009, at the Northfield Inn in Springfield, Illinois. The theme this year is "Survivor: Welcome to Reality," and will feature a number of sessions aimed at helping you survive and thrive at your library.
Registration cost is only $10 for the Thursday pre-conference and $65 for the entire day on Friday. The Friday registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Registration forms are available online. For more information, please contact Co-Chairs Ginger Prothero-Schwersenska or Tracy Pierceall at registrations@reachingforwardsouth.org. Deadline for registration is September 4, 2009. Reaching Forward South has a block of hotel rooms reserved for conference attendees. Reservations may be made by calling the Northfield Inn at (866) 577-7900 and mentioning Reaching Forward South when making your reservation.
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Sincerely,
Robert P. Doyle
Illinois Library Association |
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