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June 12, 2017

Changes from Budget Transparency Act still have some in #msleg confused when comparing agency budgets

Legislative leaders still not providing budget comparisons reflecting change The reason is that in the 2016 session the Legislature passed the Budget Transparency and Simplification Act that substantially changed the state’s budgeting process. But the legislative leadership has not released information detailing how those changes impact each agency. In other words, comparing the appropriations levels…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 12, 2017

State revenues now up $43 million over official estimate

Surprise: State budget picture better than thought With about two weeks left in the fiscal year, the state’s financial condition is in significantly better shape than previously thought. Through the month of May, state revenue collections are $43 million or (0.87 percent) above the official estimate, according to information compiled in recent days by the…