Our Washington budget situation is very complex. With a deficit of over $1 billion this year, public health and healthcare programs are clearly at risk. Between the proposed Governor's, House and Senate budgets, millions of dollars are cut from tobacco prevention, HIV/AIDS and dental programs. Opportunities to raise revenue are there - the legislature needs to have courage to act.
Please
take action today. Today and Monday, March 1 are big days for the legislature to consider how they are going to fund these important budgets, and what they are going to cut. They need to hear from all of us to preserve these services and jobs.