Business & Economy
State Projects $81 Million Deficit for this Biennium
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The state is projected to end the current biennium with an $81 million deficit and an operational deficit of $158 million for the 2025 fiscal year.
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The state is projected to end the current biennium with an $81 million deficit and an operational deficit of $158 million for the 2025 fiscal year.
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