Georgia's social services programs face deep cuts. Today the board of the Department of Human Resources approved the cuts following a directive from Gov. Sonny Perdue to slash spending. Georgia is facing a 1.6-billion-dollar budget shortfall. Among the programs that could be cut are waivers for mentally disabled adults which allow them to move from institutional settings into home care. There would also be cuts to the state's mental health system and substance abuse programs.
Also today the state Board of Regents approved its budget cut proposals. They include lay-offs and a hiring freeze, hiking student fees and health insurance premiums for employees, and revoking guaranteed tuition rates. The Governor will look over all agencies’ proposals and make final budget cut decisions this fall.
Also today the state Board of Regents approved its budget cut proposals. They include lay-offs and a hiring freeze, hiking student fees and health insurance premiums for employees, and revoking guaranteed tuition rates. The Governor will look over all agencies’ proposals and make final budget cut decisions this fall.
