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Appropriators urge caution on adding to budget base; propose closing Sections C and F
Summary
Members of the Appropriations conference committee said they prefer to limit new base spending amid uncertainty over federal cuts and proposed closing Sections C and F (Budget Adjustment 2) while preserving some closeout money for emerging needs.
Appropriations conference committee members said at a recent meeting they want to avoid adding new programs or permanent base spending until federal funding changes are clearer, and proposed closing Sections C and F of the budget (Budget Adjustment 2).
Committee members said uncertainty about federal cuts and a weaker near-term revenue picture make it risky to expand the budget base. Speaker 2, a committee member, said the committee should "minimize additions to the base where we…
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