Highlights in this edition:

• State Revenue Up in January
  • With revenue not expected to drop, there is no reason delay the first passage of the various budget bills
• Will the House Republican Tax Cut Plan Cause Budget Problems?
  • The bottom line is the House Republican tax cut plan leaves money in the Taxpayer Relief Fund while also maintaining a cushion in the ending balance to protect against future contingencies
• Supporting Children in Foster Care
  • HSB 616 increases the upper age of foster care from 18 to 21
• House GOP Tax Plan Clears Subcommittee
  • The Ways & Means Committee is the next step

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