THE CUTS
THE CUTS
At a glance
Here’s a look at some of what Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed to plug a $540 million budget shortfall:
Cutting 4.75 percent at state agencies, amounting to $198 million.
Moving $40 million of interest from the state’s settlement with tobacco companies into the current budget.
Using $63 million from the state’s rainy day fund for Medicaid funding.
Source: AP
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