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State auditor says Missouri could face $1.7B deficit if governor doesn't balance budget
Auditor Fitzpatrick warned lawmakers that Missouri is on track for a more than $1.7 billion deficit in FY 2027.
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What happenedAuditor Fitzpatrick warned lawmakers that Missouri is on track for a more than $1.7 billion deficit in FY 2027.
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Left / center-leftMissouri auditor warns deep budget cuts loom as surplus nears end
Missouri Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterState auditor says Missouri could face $1.7B deficit if governor doesn't balance budget
WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) · Center · News report
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Missouri auditor warns deep budget cuts loom as surplus nears end
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Missouri is about to exhaust the surplus lawmakers relied on to balance the state budget, and elected officials are going to have to make deep cuts to align spending with revenue, State Aud...
