Lawmakers Bracing for Funding Fights in Upcoming Session

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With only a few days before the 2008 legislative session begins, lawmakers are preparing for some funding fights as they review $5 billion in "base budgets" and hear requests for additional money.

This year, the state is estimating it will collect $838 million on top of the base budget amount. Already, state agencies have outlined budget needs for things such as new teachers, air quality monitors, fixes to state roads, and health and human services issues.

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Lawmakers Bracing for Funding Fights in Upcoming Session

Lawmakers can change any allocations in the $5 billion base budget, but most of the funded items are essential state services, said Senate budget boss Lyle ...

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