May 24, 2012: State Budget Human Services Cuts


Lisa Basci, senior program specialist from Community Services Group, testifies about how the negative impact of the human services cuts.

Lisa Basci, senior program specialist from Community Services Group, testifies about the negative impact of the human services cuts.

(Pictured L-R) Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, looks on while Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, makes a policy point.

(Pictured L-R) Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, watches Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming make a policy point.


Renee Sluzalis, CEO of Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living of Northern Central PA, testifies about the frustration of trying to provide quality services to those with disabilities without sufficient state funding.

Renee Sluzalis, CEO of Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living of Northern Central PA, testifies about the frustration of trying to provide quality services to those with disabilities without sufficient state funding.

An audience member speaks during the hearing’s public comments section.

An audience member speaks during the hearing’s public comments section.