Definition of «state surplus»

A "state surplus" refers to a situation in which a government has more money than it needs for its expenses. It means that the state has saved or earned more money than it has spent, resulting in a surplus or extra funds. This surplus can be used for various purposes, such as improving public services, reducing taxes, or saving for future needs.

Sentences with «state surplus»

The senators argued at the time that Nassau and Suffolk counties didn't receive enough of a $ 5.4 billion state surplus from national banking settlements. (newsday.com)
Gamerman says the rebate checks are to be paid for through future state surpluses that have not yet materialized. (wrvo.org)
In order to create the projected state surplus to pay for the circuit breaker, the Cuomo administration's budget projections going forward require unnamed state spending cuts of between $ 7 billion and $ 8 billion through 2018, according to analyses by both the liberal Fiscal Policy Institute and the conservative Empire Center. (howiehawkins.org)
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