•The well documented nursing facility funding crisis needs immediate attention and must be addressed regardless of whether the federal government approves the proposed IGT program expansion. •If IGT funding increases are not secured, it is estimated that GPR funding increases of $46 million in 2000-01 and $63 million in 2002-03 will be necessary to fund the Governor’s nursing facility budget. •WAHSA and its members pledge to continue working with the Governor and Legislature in addressing the needs of Wisconsin’s nursing facility residents, staff and communities.