In this terrible recession, we need vital public services and jobs more than ever.

Yet the state budget disaster has already forced devastating cuts to help for seniors, child care, health care, schools, care for the disabled, police and fire departments and much more.

The pain will be much worse in the coming year if the legislature does not pass a responsible budget with adequate revenue to protect vital services and prevent job losses.

When the politicians return to Springfield, they will have a chance to stop that pain by opposing an irresponsible budget plan that fails to pay the state’s bills and forces further cuts to human services, schools, public safety and jobs.

Tell your state legislators to end this crisis.

Tell them to put aside political agendas, work together and get the job done now. We need a responsible budget.

Call your state legislators today.