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Governor Taft Signs Biennial Budget Bill

On June 30th Governor Taft signed HB283, the biennial budget, that includes increased state funding for the seven Regional Library Systems (RLS). In fiscal year 2000, the bill will add $1,009,881 to the current level of funding for RLS. These additional dollars will "replace federal dollars that were eliminated due to the expiration of the Library and Services Construction Act (LSCA)." The replacement dollars will account for 90% of the LSCA funding previously received by the RLS. The NOLA Regional Library System submitted a state funding proposal to the State Library of Ohio (SLO) on June 11, 1999 for $340,856 for SFY 2000. The SLO Board will vote on the proposals at their July 29th meeting. Member libraries worked hard this past year to obtain increased state funding - you had meetings with legislators and wrote letters to Representatives and Senators. Thank you for your continued support.

Mona Stevenson is in the Spotlight

Congratulations to Mona Stevenson, Assistant Director of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. She is a recent grad of Leadership Mahoning Valley (Class of '99), a non-profit corporation created to identify individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who demonstrate leadership talent and community commitment. This ten-month program is one of 500 community leadership programs in the U.S. Congratulations.

NOLA Has Books to Give Away

NOLA has a large number of discarded (but in good shape) books from our Book Discussion program. There are about 15 titles and some have 1 - 10 copies. Member libraries can contact Rose Marie Pecchio (800.589.6652 Ext. 19) if you want any of these books for your book sale.

Items submitted by:
Millie Fry - Email
NOLA Regional Library System

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