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U.S. corn surplus estimate raised 5 percent on slowing global demand

February 8, 2013 in The Daily Republic

U.S. corn stockpiles before the next harvest will be 5 percent larger than forecast a month ago, and more than analysts expected, as demand slows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
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Sioux Falls leaders ponder $1.7 million surplus

February 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) City officials in Sioux Falls are debating what to do with an estimated $1.7 million surplus in the city’s capital budget.
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State budget surplus projection doubles to $1.6B

September 19, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK At this rate, we’re going to need a bigger piggy bank. Continue Reading

$1.6B: ND budget surplus continues to zoom

September 19, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK (AP) New estimates put North Dakota’s budget surplus at a staggering $1.6 billion. Continue Reading

Social Security’s surplus is dwarfted by projected future deficits

August 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Since 2010, Social Security has paid out more in benefits than it collects in taxes, increasing urgency for Congress to solve the program’s long-term finances. Continue Reading

HUNHOFF: Frugality as a vice – state surplus too much of a good thing

July 24, 2012 in The Daily Republic

We’ve balanced our budgets in South Dakota since statehood. That’s 123 straight years. And in recent years we haven’t even come close to being in the red. State government is awash in cash.
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ANALYSIS: Stronger economy fueled state’s budget surplus

July 18, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE South Dakota’s state treasury took in about 2 percent more than expected in taxes and fees during the budget year that ended June 30, providing about $24 million more than was officially expected by the Legislature last February. Continue Reading

OUR VIEW: Take a moment to savor the state’s surplus

July 17, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Gov. Dennis Daugaard and his administration deserve a pat on the back today. Continue Reading

SD ends budget year with $47.8 million surplus

July 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) South Dakota’s state government ended the last budget year with a $47.8 million surplus after tax collections exceeded expectations and state agencies spent less than they were authorized to spend. Continue Reading

OUR OPINION: Use surplus to boost university endowments

June 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

By devoting a share of the money to the endowments, North Dakotans can make the surplus work for them for generations. Continue Reading