Stop budget cuts EVENT, Jan. 5th, 2011 -- 6 to 8 pm in Rockville.
Proposed cuts to the state and federal budget could mean an economic crisis in Maryland in 2012.
There have been nearly $7 billion in state budget cuts made over the last five years and some elected officials will push for even deeper cuts in 2012, despite the negative impact it would have on our communities.
Location: Thomas Farm Community Center 700 Fallsgrove Drive Rockville, MD Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Visit http://www.saveourstatemd.org to learn more and RSVP!
Cuts have led to increased unemployment and less attention and care given to those who need it the most.
Maryland needs growth and jobs, not more cuts to schools, public services, or health care. We must pursue a balanced approach to provide a solution that keeps our schools great, our quality of life secure, and our jobs here.
This crisis affects every Marylander and every community in the state. What can we do about it? How can we protect Maryland's children, families in crisis, senior citizens, and public safety? In moments of crisis, either we pull together or fall apart.
Community conversations are being held across the state, from Hagerstown to Salisbury. Please join members of our community in Rockville on January 5 to discuss the challenges we face and the sensible solutions we need to keep moving Maryland forward.
Sponsoring organizations:
ACLU-MD Education Reform Project • Advocates for Children and Youth • Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO • AFSCME-MD • AFSCME Council 67 • AFT Maryland • Maryland and DC Alliance of Retired Americans • Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute Maryland Education Coalition • Maryland Nonprofits • Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Maryland State Conference NAACP • Maryland State Education Association Progressive Maryland • SEIU Local 500 • SEIU Maryland and DC State