of Summit County are launching a campaign to ensure that basic human needs are a priority of members of the Ohio General Assembly in the development of Ohio’s Biennial State Budget. The three organizations co-sponsored a briefing on the significant health and human service issues related to the budget.The event was held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, located at 350 Opportunity Park in Akron. Many local leaders, hu
man service advocates and elected officials - including State Senator Tom Sawyer and State Representaives Stephen Dyer and Bryan Williams - were on hand.
man service advocates and elected officials - including State Senator Tom Sawyer and State Representaives Stephen Dyer and Bryan Williams - were on hand.Presenters included: Bob Kulinski, President of United Way of Summit County, Dan Flowers, President and CEO of Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, and Tom Allio, senior director of the Cleveland Diocesan Social Action Office.
H.B. 1 passed the Ohio House on April 29, 2009 and is currently in the Ohio Senate. The Senate plans to introduce an amended bill on June 1, 2009.
The Senate anticipates having to fill a $3 billion budget hole as a result of inaccurate economic forecasts. Local health and human service providers and advocates are concerned about reports that the Senate may postpone the expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, eliminate the Children’s Buy-in Program, eliminate Medicaid services for disabled Ohioans and reduce the amount of funding for food banks.
Forward copies of this form to your colleagues, community leaders, and others who have a stake in protecting human services for the most vulnerable individuals and families in Ohio.
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