Two Budget-Driven Resources On The Way!

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 19:30 — nppadmin

National Priorities Project
Two timely NPP releases on the way!
 
State-level FY2011 full President's budget analysis coming Monday, February 8
 
Webinar Out of Balance re-released with state-level numbers
Scroll down for dates and times
 
President's Budget FY2011
 
Yesterday President Obama released his $3.7 trillion FY2011 budget which will have profound implications for states and local communities. NPP researchers are crunching the numbers to pull out their stories and potential local impact.
 
On Monday, February 8, NPP will release a full analysis of President Obama's FY2011 budget complete with comparisons to the FY2008, FY 2009, FY2010 and projected FY2012 budgets. NPP will also track multi-year federal aid to states through the following programs:
 
  • Children's Health Insurance Program
  • Medicaid
  • State Energy Program
  • Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
  • Title 1 Grant
  • Head Start
  • Community Development Block Grant
  • Social Services Block Grant
 
Data for Democracy Webinar: Out of Balance with projected federal aid to states
 
Out of Balance will provide a solid and accessible critique of national spending priorities, with a focus on discretionary spending. Facilitated by Greg Speeter and Chris Hellman, the webinar will also offer a critical look at the link between federal funds and state and local budgets. FY2011 state-level figures are available for every state to help participants “bring home” the webinar's main messages.
 
The following dates are open for Out of Balance participation:
 
Tuesday, February 23, 11:00 am - Register
Thursday, February 25, 3:00 pm - Register
Tuesday, March 2, 1:00 pm - Register
Thursday, March 18, 3:00 pm - Register
Note: All times are Eastern Standard Time
 
About the 2010 Data for Democracy Series
 
The goal of Data for Democracy is to help our constituents – elected officials, labor leaders, members of the media, organizers and community groups – use NPP's data and tools more effectively. In general, 2010 Data for Democracy webinars will last one hour, will be interactive and will include state and – when possible – even more localized data. With each new webinar, NPP will release a power point presentation, talking points and data sheets so that people can customize the materials.
 
Questions?
 
For more information about the Data for Democracy webinar series, contact Jo Comerford jo@nationalpriorities.org.
For NPP webinar-related research questions, contact Chris Hellman, chellman@nationalpriorities.org.
To organize additional Out of Balance screenings, contact Greg Speeter, greg@nationalpriorities.org.
 
Click here for the Out of Balance agenda, or to access any of the associated materials.

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