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Governor’s office seeks funds for America250 exhibit and to restore emergency fund; legislators press for detail on constituent platform and interagency staff‑p
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee reviewed the Executive Office of the Governor’s budget on Feb. 18, hearing requests for one‑time IT replacements, $250,000 to support America250 activities and a $1.35 million cash transfer to restore the governor’s emergency fund.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee reviewed the Executive Office of the Governor’s budget on Feb. 18, hearing requests for one‑time IT replacements, participation in a federal celebratory initiative and a cash transfer to restore the governor’s emergency fund.
Christopher LaHozet, legislative budget analyst, said the governor recommends $45,000 in one‑time general fund spending for IT replacement items and $250,000 in one‑time general fund to implement objectives of a White House task force on the nation’s 250th anniversary (identified in the presentation as "Task Force 2250" tied to a presidential executive order referenced in the briefing). LaHozet said the governor also proposes a $1,350,000 one‑time cash transfer from the general fund to the governor’s…
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