While the official June 18 forecast for increased state revenue could smooth the path to a budget agreement in the Legislature, the deal is not yet done – and the…
Community health hangs on budget deal
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$90 million decrease in projected spending is good news, but where did it come from?
Budget writers got another shot of good news yesterday — in addition to a projected $231 in increased revenue, they also got a $90 million decrease in necessary spending from…
State revenues are growing with the economy
State budget writers got a bit of happy news this morning when the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported they expect $231 million more in revenue that previously projected. Add…
Shutdown casualty: law and order
State government officials are scrambling this week to figure out what will happen if there is no budget in place when the new fiscal year starts July 1. It’s not…
The Bracken Fix: Millionaire estates or a million school kids?
If you haven’t heard of “The Bracken case,” it’s probably because you’re more focused on everyday life, like your child’s graduation, finally getting that root canal, or making those home…