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Commissioners urge caution on hiring as state revenue outlook worsens
5490803 · May 5, 2025
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Summary
Citing a state revenue projection the board said was $2.4 billion worse than expected and possible impacts from Senate Bill 1, commissioners asked that open departmental positions be reviewed with the board before hiring decisions are made.
St. Joseph County commissioners on April 22 signaled caution on filling open county positions as state budget prospects shifted and legislative developments could affect local finances.
Commission President Baxmayer told the board that the state issued a revenue projection showing the budget $2.4…
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