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Bracing for Budget Cuts

Bracing for Budget Cuts

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While there are no solid revenue numbers yet, government officials are bracing for steep declines as the effects of the pandemic are felt.

Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says sales taxes have been strong to start the year…

Leon says she has already started to look at pulling back on this year’s budget….

Leon says there may be some federal funds available….

Leon says she thinks they can make the budget cuts without laying off any employees.

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