Money woes persists over 2004 session - 2004-01-03
The predictions began one year prior: If you think it’s difficult balancing the state budget now, just wait until 2004. Well, 2004 has arrived, the task is at hand, and circumstances appear true to the predictions.
So Holden plans to propose many of the same taxes and revenue generators that he unsuccessfully pushed last year, including the elimination of some business tax breaks he terms "loopholes" and an increase in casino taxes.
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