Juggling revenue, requests isn't easy

Thursday, February 13, 2003

It's no coincidence that government at all levels is facing increasing pressure on their budgets. Just look at the massive debate over the federal government and the plan for increased deficits. But obviously it goes far beyond that single issue. State government in Missouri is facing an unprecedented budget crunch that threatens to siphon money from education this year even more than last year. And then look at the city budget in Sikeston and you'll see the trend flows to every level of government.

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