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Perspectives and Issues Outline

Part One: State Fiscal Picture

Part Two: Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics

Part Three: Perspectives on State Revenues

Part Four: Perspectives on State Expenditures

An Overview of State Expenditures

Major Expenditure Proposals in the 2003-04 Budget

Part Five-Addressing the State's Fiscal Problem

Introduction

The Governor's Tax Proposal: Evaluation and Alternatives

Realignment and the 2003-04 Budget

Additional Options for Reducing State Spending