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Early Intervention Program Saves Washington Money

The 2010 Legislative Session is a "short" one that began the second week of January, with the final gavel expected to come down on March 11th. The supplemental budget will be the focus this session as the Legislature returns to Olympia under the dark cloud of a $2.6 budget shortfall. In early December, the Governor released a proposed budget that addressed the financial crisis by reducing or eliminating vital services and programs.

The 'all cuts' budget was not well received by the Legislature, the public, or even the Governor herself. During the first week of session, the Governor submitted a 'Book Two' budget that included a short list of program restorations equaling about $778.9 million. The Governor outlined a little over $101 million in revenue options (loopholes) and is expecting to receive additional resources through the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP). HIV/AIDS funding is partially restored by the Governor by $4.85 million.

Our goal for the Session is for HIV/AIDS funding to continue to be a priority of leadership as decisions are being made. We have a variety of things in the works to keep the voices of HIV/AIDS loud and strong in Olympia.

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