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Proposed federal cuts could have chilling effect on New York
Proposed federal cuts could have
a devastating effect on public services in New York, including for millions of people in our state who rely on public programs and the jobs of CSEA members who provide them.
The New York State Budget
is heavily dependent on federal funding; about 36% of the state budget stems from
the federal government. This money supports essential programs such as Medicaid, education, transportation and much more.
Each year, New York
receives more than $90 billion in federal aid, helping to fund services that millions of New Yorkers rely on.
As this
edition went
to press, the
New York State
Budget, due
April 1, was still
being finalized.
Overall,
indications were
that the state
is fiscally sound with a balanced budget.
This could change dramatically if the rhetoric coming out of Washington D.C. becomes a reality.
Any reductions to federal funding will have a direct trickle-down effect
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on New York state. Massive cuts,
as being discussed by the Trump administration and Congress, would force our state to cut services, increase taxes, or find alternative revenue sources to fill the gap.
These cuts would also affect local governments, putting massive strain on their local budgets and services.
The White House and
Congress are considering cuts of up to 30% or even 40% of all federal funding.
Specifically, the proposed budget includes at least $880 billion in cuts to health care spending, encompassing Medicaid, and
at least $330
billion in cuts to education funding. These reductions threaten the financial stability
of hospitals and schools across New York, one
of the largest Medicaid recipients in the country.
“We continue to be very troubled by proposals
coming from Washington, D.C. to cut federal funding for programs that CSEA members provide across the state,” said CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan. “These proposed federal budget cuts would severely affect public services and the job security
From left, CSEA Metropolitan New York Retirees Local Vice President Kim Gore, President Roslyn Taylor and activist Althea Green joined our union family at a rally and march in Lower Manhattan calling for no cuts to working people to fund billionaire tax breaks. At the federal level, billions in cuts to Medicaid and other social services threatens vital services and essential public and private sector jobs.
“We continue to be very troubled by proposals coming from Washington, D.C. to cut federal funding for programs that CSEA members provide across the state. These proposed federal budget cuts would severely affect public services and the job security of our union members.”
of our union members."
There are many who believe
these cuts to government will help bring down the national deficit. However, the plans being put forth would actually increase the deficit
a significant amount. How is this possible? Congress and the Trump Administration are intent on making permanent the 2017 Trump Tax Law. This would provide the wealthiest Americans with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. The tax breaks for billions is being offset by the massive gutting
of the federal government. It is a one two punch against working people of this country.
CSEA is actively pushing against these efforts to cut federal funding. Members are urged to join the fight to protect vital services that New Yorkers need.
This effort will be ongoing. CSEA will be working with our international union, AFSCME, and other unions and allied organizations.
See pages 4, 9-12 for more coverage.
Revenue source for the proposed 2025/26 State Budget (billions of dollars)
$91
$161
Federal Share State Share
4.5 trillion dollars — how $1 bills would stack up
International
Space Station 358 250 miles
feet
(53 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty)
67,866 miles
305,397
miles
(The moon is 238,555 miles from Earth.)
1 ONE
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$1 million $1 billion $1 trillion $4.5 trillion
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