He added that that still left budgets far short of needs, and "now we have exhausted all our reserves" and the only alternative was to start cutting support to refugees.
But the stimulus assistance is due to expire at the end of December, in the middle of many states' fiscal years, leaving budget officials to peer over a precipice.
A news alert came over the group's smartphones: the state senate had adjourned for the weekend, leaving budget negotiations with Ducey unresolved.
The Medicaid enrollment growth set off by the federal health law will leave budget writers in a pinch, costing the state $1.8 billion in 2014 and 2015, according to health commission estimates.
They say that individuals can better decide how to spend the money than government, and that leaving budget surpluses in Washington will lead inevitably to an increase in the size and reach of the federal government.
We asked the delegates whether they felt that the course delivered value for money, whether they felt the course should be funded from the trainee study leave budget in the future and general questions concerning individual experiences.
Parents like Ruth Walsh are pleased the government is committed to the programme - but is concerned that the funding for Sure Start is not ring-fenced, leaving budget decisions to cash-strapped local councils.
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama chided Republicans on Saturday for approving a plan to ease air-traffic delays caused by federal spending cuts while leaving budget cuts that affect children and the elderly untouched.
Holiday gift-giving and entertaining can leave budgets a little thin, so short escapes might be the most affordable kind until income catches up to spending.
When the kids leave, budgeting becomes even more important.
