[SDCPJ] Jobs and State Budget Crises Resource Packet

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. National Priorities Project is now offering an easy to use Jobs and State Budget Crises Resource Packet that includes up-to-date info on: U.S. Metro Area Job Recovery Estimates Your state budget crisis The impact of national tax and spending priorities The proposed federal "Local Jobs for America Act" bill's impact on your state and city NPP Data Base information on employment-related data for your state A jobless recovery. What does it mean for your metro area? State and local budget crises. Find out where your state stands. FY 2010 State Budget Crisis Shortfall Click here to get your Jobs and State Budget Crises Resource Packet to share with your colleagues, mayors, and state and federal legislators – everyone and anyone working on putting Americans back to work building schools, public transportation and other vital community services. Job recovery is perhaps the most critical issue facing our nation today. With fewer jobs and a stalled economy, less federal and state funding is available for supporting education, social services, infrastructure, and human needs. In fact, 48 states are dealing with budget deficits totaling $196 billion this year, and $180 billion in FY2011. National Priorities Project (NPP) is a 501(c)(3) research organization that analyzes and clarifies federal data so that people can understand and influence how their tax dollars are spent. Located in Northampton, MA, since 1983, NPP focuses on the impact of federal spending and other policies at the national, state, congressional district and local levels. Find out more at our website. Click Here to unsubscribe from this list.   Click Here to never receive email from NPP. This email was sent from our office in Northampton, MA: 243 King Street Suite 109 Northampton, MA, MA 01060 United States  Forward this email to a friend you think may be interested in NPP's work.