New Problem: There is a bill that needs to be passed in Albany. If it does not pass MHLS funding will

Please excuse the cross-postings… As the budget process drags on we find ourselves at another

Please excuse cross-posting… LSTA does make an appearance in NYS – the Summer Reading Program,

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Please excuse the cross-postings... Bravo MHLS Libraries! 60+ library supporters from 31 MHLS member

Given the short turn around needed at this point be sure to call or email RCLS to let them know your

Governor Paterson Proposes 18% cut in Library Aid: The 2009-10 Executive Budget proposes a $18

A big thank you to all the MHLS supporters that attended the rally in Albany yesterday. We certainly

Governor Paterson released his proposed cuts today and libraries were front and center: Governor

NYLA RALLY TO PROTEST FURTHER CUTS IN STATE AID TO LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS When: Tuesday,

As all of you probably know Governor Paterson has asked the State legislators to return to Albany for

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[please excuse the cross-posting] Dear Library Advocate, the 2008-09 State Budget process is winding

[please excuse the cross-posting] Library Advocates! Your help is needed once again. We all know that

[please excuse the cross-postings] Next Tuesday (March 11th) is Library Lobby Day in Albany. Our

As many of you know the Governor's current proposal contains $5 million less in library aid than

MHLS is once again partnering with neighboring library systems to offer coordinated transportation to

Dear Library Advocate, As you may know, the state is potentially facing a $4 billion plus deficit in

In Focus Webinar: Everyday Advocacy Each month the Rural Library Sustainability project presents an

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Dear Library Advocate, State Budget negotiations are winding down today and a Library Aid increase is

A reminder that ALA Leg Day is coming up this year May 1 and 2, 2007 with May 1 set aside for a day

It was made clear to us yesterday that "the time is now". Today especially, and the

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Late Breaking Lobby Day News: •The Senate has proposed an additional $5 million for system funding.

NYLA Lobby Day is next Tuesday - the goal of the day is to thank legislators for the advances we made

Just a reminder that time is running out to register for the bus to Albany for Library Lobby Day (

The New York Library Association is pleased to announce some very special pre-Library Lobby Day

The NYLA Online Advocacy Center is an easy way to communicate with your legislators. The current