Minimal budget growth seen for fiscal year 2009

 
By Michael McNutt
Published: December 10, 2007

The state has enjoyed an exceptional economic growth spurt the past four years, but only minimal growth in the budget is likely for the upcoming fiscal year, finance officials warn.

Tax cuts and a slowdown in Oklahoma 's economy are shaping up to provide only modest growth in revenue to fund state agencies and services and much less extra money for special one-time appropriations, state Finance Director Tony Hutchiso...


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