Category Archives: Budget Cuts
Pennsylvania’s Historic Sites Face Uncertain Future
Back in 2006 when the governor increased funding for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission his office sent news releases bragging “Thanks to Governor’s Budget, State Museum will not Charge an Admission Fee.” This week the governor is just not … Continue reading
Final Cuts for State Archives & Library?
As professional Pennsylvania researchers we spend a lot of time at the state archives, so we were saddened last week to learn of yet another round of personnel cuts that included one young man whose expertise is military records. We … Continue reading
A Bad Year for Pennsylvania Libraries
The newly passed, long-overdue PA budget slashes state subsidies to libraries by 20.1%. While line-item details are still under negotiation, repercussions are being felt across the state. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has closed four branches, merged two others, eliminated … Continue reading
99th Day for PA Budget Impasse
It looks like we’ve reached a budget agreement – no, wait… maybe not. Legislators STILL haven’t finalized the budget – nor have they released details on how a discretionary pot worth $12 million might be spent. Right now we’re looking … Continue reading
York County Library Cuts Personnel, Programs, Hours
If, to my regular readers, this sounds like the same story I’ve reported before – sadly, it is. Yet another Pennsylvania library is suffering because of the inability of our state legislators to create a working, reasonable budget. Seventeen positions … Continue reading
Cambria County Library Cuts Hours, Staff & Services
Cambria County Library is yet another victim of Pennsylvania’s budget impasse. Five staff members have been cut and other staff have had their hours reduced. Hours of operation have declined from 65 hours per week to 48. Beginning September 14th … Continue reading