Call to Action

Register for February 1, WSL Legislative Day

Washington Library Association (WLA) urges member to write legislators

Cuts in Gov. Gregoire's supplemental budget put the State Library in jeopardy

  • Washington State Library has had a 36.4% decrease in funding since the 1999 – 2001 biennium, while the Consumer Price Index went up by 33%.
  • With current cuts, the staff will be reduced by 51.3% from 1999-2001 levels.
  • See other budget talking points

WSL receives $3,547,140 in federal funds to support library services to unserved, underserved and vulnerable populations, as well as development of libraries of all types in Washington

  • To receive these funds, WSL must meet Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements.
  • To meet the MOE requirement, $987,000 in state funds must be restored in the supplemental budget.
  • See how federal funds benefit libraries by legislative district
  • The State Library's MOE flyer has more information.

The Washington State Library provides vital resources and services to the state’s most vulnerable residents during the economic downturn

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Budgets and staffing at WSL have shrunk during this decade yet expenses and demand for services have increased

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