Groups Speak About Budget Crisis
Advocacy Groups Say They Don't Want More Cuts
POSTED: 2:47 pm PDT June 25,
2008
UPDATED: 9:46 pm PDT June 25,
2008
LAS VEGAS -- A number of groups that serve families, seniors and schools met Wednesday to discuss the state's budget crisis.They said their message is simple. They want Gov. Jim Gibbons to find a new way to bring in revenue without making any more cuts.Representatives from the advocacy groups said schools, programs for seniors and the disabled and other programs are already severely under funded.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada is the 14th wealthiest state in the nation.The state's money troubles are affecting Valley schools.The district has put a hiring freeze in place for Clark County schools.That leaves the district short nearly 800 teachers for the 2008-2009 school year.A decision on how to handle the open positions won't come until after Friday's special session.
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