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NEWSLETTERS

Winter 2009-2010 :

In this issue of the Legal Services Journal, you will find Empire Justice Center's Legislative Agenda for 2009-2011 and articles on Domestic Violence, Immigration, Child Care, Public Benefits, Child Support and Consumer and Community Development. Read More


 Articles

NYSBA Makes Civil Legal Services Funding Top Legislative Priority
December 29, 2009
New York State Bar Issues 2010 Legislative Agenda Read More

Empire Justice Center's Initial Reaction to Deficit Reduction Plan for 2009-10 State Budget
October 30, 2009
The primary concern is that reductions in services for those who have been most impacted by the recession will ultimately result in pushing more people over the edge into desperation and emergent circumstances that are even more costly for the state – from homeless shelters to emergency rooms and even prisons. Read More

Breakdown of Interest on Lawyers' Account Units by Poverty Population Map
January 1, 2009
Displays the counties each IOLA unit covers. Read More

2007-2008 Nationwide State Funding Per Poor Person for Civil Legal Services
With NYS 2008-2009 Funding and 2009-2010 Executive Budget Proposal
January 1, 2009
A chart comparing state funding for civil legal services across the country. Read More

Statewide and Regional Maps of Legal Services Service Areas
January 1, 2009
Maps showing which counties various legal services organizations serve. Read More

Civil Legal Services Fact Sheet
January 1, 2009
Facts on how civil legal services impact people across the state. Read More

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