The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's 2004-2005 budget restored some state library funding. The final negotions included a 20% increase from last year's drastic cuts, resulting in a 23% cut from 2002 funding levels (instead of the restoration resulting in a 30% cut that was originally proposed). While of course full funding would have been even better, this is good news for public libraries in Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's 2004-2005 budget restored some state library funding. The final negotions included a 20% increase from last year's drastic cuts, resulting in a 23% cut from 2002 funding levels (instead of the restoration resulting in a 30% cut that was originally proposed). While of course full funding would have been even better, this is good news for public libraries in Pennsylvania.

Legislators responded to the flood of letters and calls which emphasized that Pennsylvania's public libraries are critical to education (preschool through senior) AND to economic development (technology skills, access to computers, resume, job-seeking). We thank everyone who made their voice heard!