Gov. Walker Dealing With Drop In Tax Collections
Sunday, August 31st, 2014 -- 9:33 AM
Governor Scott Walker says he will deal with a drop in tax collections by controlling expenses and doing things to help the overall economy improve.Walker was asked about tax collections coming in 2% less than estimates on Friday during an interview.
Walker says he and Republicans who control the legislature have been effective in keeping expenditures down, so that will be one approach dealing with the shortfall. The budget is in balance this year, but based on current estimates, it will now be $115 million in the red next year.
Walker says he expects the economy will continue to grow next year, which will also help the state?s budget
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