Revenue forecast reform proposed

During a budget writing session there are three key dates to keep in mind: The March revenue forecast, June 1, and July 1. It is after the March revenue forecast that budget discussion kick into high gear. June 1 is the date in law by which the budget for the next biennium is supposed to be enacted and July 1 is the beginning of the fiscal year for a new biennium (meaning no budget could mean a government shutdown) . . . READ MORE