Business group offers ideas for state Published: January 25, 2003
AUSTIN (AP) The Texas Association of Business on Friday put a $15 billion price tag on its ideas about how to balance the ailing state budget without new taxes. The money could come from things such as giving up future payments from the tobacco fund, increasing Medicaid eligibility requirements and using the emergency Rainy Day Fund, according to a report by the high-profile group. The group also suggests slashing state agency budgets by 2 percent and laying off 1 percent of the state | more from Jan. 25related articlesmost popular « ESTATE SALE « Thursday & Friday Dec. 4th & 5th 9:00 - 1:00 2705 Wren Circle, Temple House full of furniture, appliances, men's & women's clothing, queen & full size beds, nightstands, dressers w/mirrors, recliner sofa & recliner, marble top chest of drawers, dry sink, secretary bookcase, kitchen table sets w/chairs, Cape Cod glassware, lamps, decorative & household items, kitchen items including Revere Ware pots, front loading washer & dryer, refrigerator, garage items, gas torch, yard art & much more. For pictures go to: bellcountyestatesales.com BY ESTATE SALES |