Furthermore, in 2012 the legislature changed the lottery formula so that a smaller percentage goes to education and has dipped into lottery funds for other state programs. (roycooper.com)
Supporters noted that the 3 percent raise was substantially more than most other state programs got, and also far more than the statewide rise in personal incomes. (newsday.com)
Pending completion of the regional plan, this $ 200 million initial package can be supplemented from other State programs with applicable infrastructure and economic development components. (nystateofpolitics.com)