The budget proposes a nearly 3 percent reduction in overall state spending in an attempt to eliminate a projected $ 10 billion budget deficit. (dnainfo.com)
He also had to close giant budget deficits and at times cut taxes and spending, though overall state spending grew during his 12 years in office. (news.wbfo.org)
His continued emphasis on holding growth in overall state spending to under 2 percent is for another year is welcomed news. (readme.readmedia.com)