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Officials say cuts-only budget is the administration's plan to close near-term shortfall
Summary
Officials told attendees the administration faces a multibillion-dollar shortfall next year and that its near-term plan is to bridge it with cuts rather than new taxes; officials noted earlier rounds of cuts totaling about $8 billion and cited a prior $16 billion shortfall when taking office.
At the same press event where certified results were displayed, officials addressed the state—s budget outlook and said the administration's near-term plan is to close next year—s multibillion-dollar shortfall through spending cuts rather than new taxes.
When asked about a payroll-tax proposal announced by Representative Scott, Speaker 1…
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