Lanier Cansler, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, told employees in an e-mail Monday that the budget cuts considered in the state House are "historic in nature and unprecedented in amount."
Cansler wrote of his hope that the legislature would consider increased taxes on alcohol and tobacco to bring in more money, but told workers to prepare for budget reductions, Lynn Bonner reports.
All offices and divisions will have to reevaluate their priorities and figure out how to do things differently, Cansler wrote. He asked those with ideas on how to do things better to talk to their supervisors.
"Working together, we can meet this challenge and emerge from these difficult financial times a stronger and better focused Department for serving our State’s citizens. I look forward to working with you as we strive to meet the needs and expectation of those we serve."
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Budget cuts unprecedented, Education at risk
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