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January 22, 2008

Mass. governor faces State of State, deficit, too

BOSTON -- It's an important week for Gov. Deval Patrick, as he unveils a proposed budget for the next fiscal year and delivers his first State-of-the-State address.

It all comes amid projections that Massachusetts could be facing a $1.3 billion deficit.

To help bridge the gap, the governor is expected to include $300 million in casino licensing fees in the budget he is scheduled to unveil Wednesday. But legislative leaders are questioning that approach, pointing out that lawmakers have yet to approve casino gambling.

Despite the impending deficit, Patrick is hoping to increase education spending by $368 million in the fiscal year beginning July 1.

The governor will deliver his State-of-the-State address to a joint session of the Legislature on Thursday.

-- Associated Press

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