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"Ugly" Budget Cuts Could Include Layoffs, Less ServiceNovember 1, 2001 Washington Gov. Gary Locke's budget office, struggling with a projected deficit of $1 billion, on Wednesday released agencies' "reluctant" suggestions for how to lop $578 million from the state budget. The ideas include cutting the prison population by 1,900 inmates, laying off hundreds of state workers, eliminating some social and health programs, raising a variety of user fees, and contracting-out some services to the private sector. Adult dental care, AIDS programs, welfare for 20,000 unemployable single adults, and other programs would be cut or eliminated. The health department suggested reduced funding for AIDS education and drinking water conservation. The agency proposes new user fees for shellfish testing, syphilis testing and other services. Associated Press 11.01.01  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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