Darlene Fairley
32nd District
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Fairley’s Message to Residents of the 32nd Legislative District 5/11/2009
32nd Legislative District
Well, after 105 days of public hearings, negotiations and votes, we came up with a budget that keeps us within our state’s resources. This budget does not reflect my values because of its cuts to our vulnerable communities like seniors, developmentally disabled, young people, etc. However, we were able to use federal stimulus funds and one-time transfers to stave off the deepest of the proposed cuts. It’s a budget nobody is happy with, but one that was necessary to deal with the horrible decline in state revenue as a result of the global economic meltdown. Hopefully, we will see an improved economy within the next year.
Blog: Not feeling upbeat 3/6/2009
By Sen. Darlene Fairley. I am sorry. I try to be upbeat and positive in my communications with you, but not this time. Many of you have been following the budget news and it is looking worse than we feared. The newest estimates are that we face an $8.5 billion shortfall for the next two year budget, starting July 1. It is truly difficult for me to comprehend the magnitude of $8.5 billion.
Welcome to my new Website! 12/30/2008
This site will be updated throughout the 2009 Legislative Session to provide you with important information on what is happening here in the Senate, as well as useful links to federal, state and local government sites.
On this page you'll find news, videos, photos, audio clips, and important documents designed to keep you informed throughout the year.