Agencies prepare for drastic cuts to individual funds as a result of the General Assembly's FY12 budget passed in June.
Agencies have already faced $9.5 million in cuts to services, and staff as a result of the Governor's proposed budget savings for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011. But as of October 1st, they are bracing themselves for devastating reductions in funding - an additional $14.5 million in reductions to services, supports and transporation resources. Service organizations say this is a "tipping point" from which they will not rebound. Salary and benefit reductions, layoffs, and program closures are anticipated.

Follow this link for more information:

http://www.projo.com/news/stategovernment/content/DISABILITY_RATE_CHANGE_09-19-11_VAQANL7_v70.689c6.html

The Multiplier Effect

Follow this link for an interesting article on the numbers of Americans touched by the Medicare and Medicaid programs!

These numbers are national but remember the theory applies to Rhode Island too!

http://www.kff.org/pullingittogether/medicaid_medicare_multiplier.cfm

2011 Academy of Country Music Awards - Darius Rucker - Music from the Heart

A colleague shared this with us and we felt compelled to share it with you... Enjoy!

CPN holds Planning Retreat

30 CPN members met on March 17th to develop our priority goals as part of the 2011 Planning Session.

Board members identified the following focus areas for the coming year: increased advocacy and education, collaboration to ensure a sustainable system, enhanced membership benefits and training to support DSP and Administrative staff needs in technical and data management initiatives.

RI General Assembly Convenes 1/4/11

The RI General Assembly reconvenes for the 2011 Legislative Session on Tuesday, January 4th.

CPN will be hosting a Legislative Reception outside the House and Senate Chambers on Wednesday, January 19th.

Please join our members as they visit with senior members of the General Assembly and introduce themselves to the incoming freshmen!

Wishing all of our members and associates a wonderous holiday season...

CPN celebrates 25 years of service!

385 people attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of CPNRI!
Thanks to all our members who have made the work of CPN possible for the past twenty-five years ~ we look forward to serving you for twenty-five more!

Check back soon for photos of the event!