CHATHAM CO., GA (WTOC) -
More budget cuts are
expected across the state as Georgia struggles to meet revenue expectations.
With the current
budget and the budget for next year's fiscal year - the state is facing a $1
billion shortfall.
Gov. Nathan Deal
projected tax collections would rise to 5 percent and they haven't. State Sen.
Buddy Carter, R-Pooler, said more cuts could have serious implications for the
state.
"Cuts are tough right
now primarily because of the cuts we've been making in previous years. This is
the fourth or fifth year in a row we've had to make cuts. When you factor in
the cuts we already cut - the low hanging fruit – we're starting to cut some
essential programs here," Carter said.
Gov. Nathan Deal has already
ordered all departments to cut their budgets by 3 percent this year and next
year.
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