Social-service agencies begin cuts after budget fails

CHAMPAIGN – Staff layoffs and program cuts have already begun at some human service agencies after the state Legislature failed to approve a budget providing them with level funding for the fiscal year that began Wednesday.

State funding for some social service programs was eliminated, while others received less severe cuts that still will require layoffs.

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