Re: Message from State Representative Kathy Ryg

[Guest guest]

Interesting...I just got a notification that my youngest son was just

selected to receive some services thru our PUNS application...must be coming

from a

different pot of money I guess???

In a message dated 11/25/2008 3:53:12 P.M. Central Standard Time,

egskb@... writes:

Some not so good news that we knew anyway...

Ellen

From the Desk of State Representative Kathy Ryg…

The news about the state's fiscal crisis is alarming. Last week the

Governor proposed a budget relief plan (currently amendments to

SB2083) but thankfully, it did not get a vote in the House last

week. The Governor's staff provided background information on his

proposal and this provided an opportunity to directly express our

concerns that giving the Governor broad based authority to make

further reductions in state spending was unthinkable given his

failure to restore the budget cuts with the fund sweep revenues. The

subsequent economic downturn only compounds the problem. As a result

of these conversations, the bill was withdrawn from consideration.

We face a record breaking backlog of state payments to providers of

state services, revenue forecasts are far below projections and

budget cuts have eliminated programs and services. I support

Comptroller Hynes proposal for short term borrowing to make payments

owed by the State. We must engage in a thorough review of any future

cuts and include all stakeholders in looking for ways to save costs

with minimal impact on services. The spring session promises to

present budget challenges unlike any we have seen due to the

uncertainty in the nation's economy and reduced revenues for all

levels of government.

Please know that I will make every effort to respond to your

concerns, however, it is important to understand that the Governor

has spending authority as provided by our constitution. He can and

has exercised this authority without legislative input so I would

suggest when you contact me, you also contact the Governor's office.

This will reinforce my efforts to begin the budget problem solving

process in a collaborative way.

Best wishes,

Kathy Ryg

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[Guest guest]

Congratulations!!! That is wonderful news...who cares where it comes from as

long as you get it!!!

I know of another family who just qualified for adult funding off the PUNS

list...the Children's Waiver is funded by the Medicaid matching dollars that

comes back to the state ...I am not entirely sure where the money is coming from

to fund adults off the PUNS as those matching dollars go back to general

revenue...

Glad something good is happening!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: Message from State Representative Kathy Ryg

Interesting...I just got a notification that my youngest son was just

selected to receive some services thru our PUNS application...must be coming

from a

different pot of money I guess???

In a message dated 11/25/2008 3:53:12 P.M. Central Standard Time,

egskb@... writes:

Some not so good news that we knew anyway...

Ellen

From the Desk of State Representative Kathy Ryg…

The news about the state's fiscal crisis is alarming. Last week the

Governor proposed a budget relief plan (currently amendments to

SB2083) but thankfully, it did not get a vote in the House last

week. The Governor's staff provided background information on his

proposal and this provided an opportunity to directly express our

concerns that giving the Governor broad based authority to make

further reductions in state spending was unthinkable given his

failure to restore the budget cuts with the fund sweep revenues. The

subsequent economic downturn only compounds the problem. As a result

of these conversations, the bill was withdrawn from consideration.

We face a record breaking backlog of state payments to providers of

state services, revenue forecasts are far below projections and

budget cuts have eliminated programs and services. I support

Comptroller Hynes proposal for short term borrowing to make payments

owed by the State. We must engage in a thorough review of any future

cuts and include all stakeholders in looking for ways to save costs

with minimal impact on services. The spring session promises to

present budget challenges unlike any we have seen due to the

uncertainty in the nation's economy and reduced revenues for all

levels of government.

Please know that I will make every effort to respond to your

concerns, however, it is important to understand that the Governor

has spending authority as provided by our constitution. He can and

has exercised this authority without legislative input so I would

suggest when you contact me, you also contact the Governor's office.

This will reinforce my efforts to begin the budget problem solving

process in a collaborative way.

Best wishes,

Kathy Ryg

This message was sent from Representative Kathy Ryg to

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Representative Kathy Ryg, 50

Lakeview Parkway Suite 114, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. You can

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[Guest guest]

If we can make the legislature and the governor appreciate the cost savings that

would come from closing the nine large state ops, maybe that would help...?

" The secret to l'Arche is relationship: meeting people...heart to heart " .  Jean

Vanier

Visit us on the 2nd Thursday of each month!

 

andra Conroy

Executive Director and Community Leader

L'Arche Chicago 1049 S Austin Blvd Chicago IL 60644                     

Office:708-795-1273 Home: 773-287-8249

From: ellenbronfeld <egskb@...>

Subject: Message from State Representative Kathy Ryg

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 3:52 PM

Some not so good news that we knew anyway...

Ellen

From the Desk of State Representative Kathy Ryg…

The news about the state's fiscal crisis is alarming. Last week the

Governor proposed a budget relief plan (currently amendments to

SB2083) but thankfully, it did not get a vote in the House last

week. The Governor's staff provided background information on his

proposal and this provided an opportunity to directly express our

concerns that giving the Governor broad based authority to make

further reductions in state spending was unthinkable given his

failure to restore the budget cuts with the fund sweep revenues. The

subsequent economic downturn only compounds the problem. As a result

of these conversations, the bill was withdrawn from consideration.

We face a record breaking backlog of state payments to providers of

state services, revenue forecasts are far below projections and

budget cuts have eliminated programs and services. I support

Comptroller Hynes proposal for short term borrowing to make payments

owed by the State. We must engage in a thorough review of any future

cuts and include all stakeholders in looking for ways to save costs

with minimal impact on services. The spring session promises to

present budget challenges unlike any we have seen due to the

uncertainty in the nation's economy and reduced revenues for all

levels of government.

Please know that I will make every effort to respond to your

concerns, however, it is important to understand that the Governor

has spending authority as provided by our constitution. He can and

has exercised this authority without legislative input so I would

suggest when you contact me, you also contact the Governor's office.

This will reinforce my efforts to begin the budget problem solving

process in a collaborative way.

Best wishes,

Kathy Ryg

This message was sent from Representative Kathy Ryg to

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Lakeview Parkway Suite 114, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. You can

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[Guest guest]

Yes, that would help, especially in the current economic climate...there is

still AFSME, the Union that employs state op workers...they represent

votes...

When we are all talking to legislators and state officials cost should be

part of the discussion, but always be cautious...some people coming from

state ops will require almost as much money for supports in the

community...many will not...over all, there should be a cost savings...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Message from State Representative Kathy Ryg

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 3:52 PM

Some not so good news that we knew anyway...

Ellen

From the Desk of State Representative Kathy Ryg…

The news about the state's fiscal crisis is alarming. Last week the

Governor proposed a budget relief plan (currently amendments to

SB2083) but thankfully, it did not get a vote in the House last

week. The Governor's staff provided background information on his

proposal and this provided an opportunity to directly express our

concerns that giving the Governor broad based authority to make

further reductions in state spending was unthinkable given his

failure to restore the budget cuts with the fund sweep revenues. The

subsequent economic downturn only compounds the problem. As a result

of these conversations, the bill was withdrawn from consideration.

We face a record breaking backlog of state payments to providers of

state services, revenue forecasts are far below projections and

budget cuts have eliminated programs and services. I support

Comptroller Hynes proposal for short term borrowing to make payments

owed by the State. We must engage in a thorough review of any future

cuts and include all stakeholders in looking for ways to save costs

with minimal impact on services. The spring session promises to

present budget challenges unlike any we have seen due to the

uncertainty in the nation's economy and reduced revenues for all

levels of government.

Please know that I will make every effort to respond to your

concerns, however, it is important to understand that the Governor

has spending authority as provided by our constitution. He can and

has exercised this authority without legislative input so I would

suggest when you contact me, you also contact the Governor's office.

This will reinforce my efforts to begin the budget problem solving

process in a collaborative way.

Best wishes,

Kathy Ryg

This message was sent from Representative Kathy Ryg to

egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net. It was sent from: Representative Kathy Ryg, 50

Lakeview Parkway Suite 114, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. You can

modify/update your subscription via the link below.

Manage your subscription

[Guest guest]

I applaud the great work you do at L'Arche...wouldnt it it be great if

every parish in the diocese created a L'Arche. Cindi