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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
9:23 am on Thursday, July 19, 2012
The $1.6 billion is in reference to restrictions of expenditures. Therefore, after lawmakers appropriated the funds, there was not enough revenue to hit estimates, so the governor restricted that amount between fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2012. Hypothetically, expenditures would have been $1.6 billion higher if all appropriations were spent. But there was not enough revenue. - BRH
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
7:30 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Was that in the budget summary for fiscal 2013? I am not saying that it is not there. But I don't see it. Whoever wants to take credit or blame, total spending did drop in fiscal 2011 by $435.3 million compared to the previous year. Plus, the governor's proposal, before more was added in his own amendments and then another $1 billion by lawmakers, would have reduced spending by around $400 million. However, that does not add up to $1.6 billion. Please provide a link or email me a copy of the summary to brhook@missourijournal.com. I'd like to see it. - BRH
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
7:29 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Was that in the budget summary for fiscal 2013?
I am not saying that it is not there. But I don't see it.
Whoever wants to take credit or blame, total spending did drop in fiscal 2011 by $435.3 million compared to the previous year. Plus, the governor's proposal, before more was added with his own amendments and then another $1 billion by lawmakers, would have reduced spending by around $400 million. However, that does not add up to $1.6 billion. Please provide a link or email me a copy of the summary to brhook@missourijournal.com. I'd like to see it. - BRH -
On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
7:29 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
ReplyWas that in the budget summary for fiscal 2013?
I am not saying that it is not there. But I don't see it.
Whoever wants to take credit or blame, total spending did drop in fiscal 2011 by $435.3 million compared to the previous year. Plus, the governor's proposal, before more was added with his own amendments and then another $1 billion by lawmakers, would have reduced spending by around $400 million. However, that does not add up to $1.6 billion. Please provide a link or email me a copy of the summary to brhook@missourijournal.com. I'd like to see it. - BRH -
On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
That is correct. There are always stipulations. - BRH
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
5:29 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Besides federal funds there are other mandated funds, either constitutionally or by state statute. The largest source of funds are for transportation, such as fuel tax and vehicle sales taxes. Also, lottery and riverboat gaming are dedicated to education. Others include a conservation sales tax. Along with the federal funds, these funds are not considered part of general revenue. - BRH
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
11:08 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Scroll up the spreadsheet.
Each category shows appropriations for federal funds.
This is the amount of money coming from the feds.
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On the Blog Post MO GOP Hypocrisy
Brian R. Hook
10:35 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The whole $24.1 billion is taxpayer money. But I'll play along.
General revenue appropriated by lawmakers for this fiscal year: $8.013 billion
General revenue appropriated by lawmakers for last fiscal year: $7.909 billion.
Here's the breakdown: http://is.gd/ocbney
These are the numbers provided by lawmakers.
Even the part state lawmakers "control" is going up. - BRH
Brian R. Hook
9:23 am on Thursday, July 19, 2012
The $1.6 billion is in reference to restrictions of expenditures. Therefore, after lawmakers appropriated the funds, there was not enough revenue to hit estimates, so the governor restricted that amount between fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2012. Hypothetically, expenditures would have been $1.6 billion higher if all appropriations were spent.