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The 2004-05 state budget passed last weekend by the Legislature threatens to
increase the following year's deficit by at least $50 million.
The state's deficit is already projected at $175 million.
The state does not allow counties to operate with a deficit.
Lawmakers drew from several pots of one-time funding this year to keep the
state operating.
These sources won't likely be available when the 2005-2006 budget is drawn.
Wise has until Friday to use the line-item veto, which he has used to whittle
down past budgets.
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