On May 18, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Co-Chairs' recommended a 15% reduction from 07-09 Essential Budget Level for Problem Gambling Services, not the elimination of services.
Currently line items dealing with Problem Gambling Services:
- 111 - AMH - Reduce Problem Gambling Treatment and Prevention by 15% (-$1,623,716)
- 112 - AMH - Reduce Problem Gambling program support by 15% (-$421,820)
Keep in mind that this is a Ways and Means Recommended Budget and must be approved by the full legislature. The recommended budget includes some tax increases that are receiving opposition.
It is expected that the legislature will complete a final budget by June 30. Legislators may still be contacted, including support or concerns you may have about this latest budget package.
[See the full page, including the complete Co-Chairs' recommmended budget here.]
