Friday, February 29, 2008
From Child Care Works:
We are asking all advocates to take action by calling House and Senate leadership!
The Issue:
We now know that Minnesota is facing a $935 million state budget deficit. This is the time where we, as child advocates, want to urge our state leaders to spare child care and earily childhood education any cuts to solve the state’s budget woes. In 2003, another time of economic distress, child care and early childhood education experienced disproportionate cuts ($200 million) in funding. We must reiterate that the child care and early childhood education system cannot afford to move backwards again.
Action Needed:
Take action now by calling our House and Senate leadership (Be prepared to leave a message with their Legislative Assistant or voice mail. Calls are quick and easy!):
Senate Majority Leader, Senator Pogemiller - 651-296-7809
House Speaker, Representative Anderson Kelliher - 651-296-0170
Tell them: "Child care and earily childhood education are essential for ALL children in Minnesota. Please do not balance the budget by cutting our youngest citizens again!"
