Budget adviser: Missouri facing $342 million budget shortfall

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Midyear spending cuts likely will be needed to counter a newly projected $342 million state shortfall, the budget adviser for Gov.-elect Jay Nixon warned Tuesday.

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