1.   And a similar surplus situation may arise in the next budget year, as a growing economy and unexpectedly strong income-tax receipts continue to bolster state revenues.

2.   As they face their toughest budget year in decades, local school districts find themselves making hard choices about ways to save money.

3.   Because recent state income has been higher than expected, lawmakers and Bush are talking tax cuts for the next two budget years.

4.   But he added that that money may not last through the budget year.

5.   But Hale said the agency plans to give merit raises to hundreds of direct- care workers at state institutions this budget year.

6.   But in this bitter budget year, there were no such displays of concord.

7.   But with only two months before the new budget year begins, they have settled for taking aim at just this one.

8.   By making the cuts this budget year, the state can generate more savings next year, knocking down the size of the budget gap.

9.   But with only two months before the new budget year begins, they have settled for starting with just this one.

10.   Generally, the state is not insured against damages to its buildings and other properties and the state is already facing a tight budget year.