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The deficit spending will be made up by district reserves, which may or may not be exhausted at some point within the next three years.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Most economists support deficit spending during temporary crises, such as a recession, or in cases where an investment can be expected to generate more government revenues in the future, such as funding for infrastructure.
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Martha Gimbel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Perpetual deficit spending would also put upward pressure on demand and inflation.
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Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The Missouri Constitution prohibits the state from borrowing money to make up for deficit spending.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Most economists support deficit spending during temporary crises, such as a recession, or in cases where an investment can be expected to generate more government revenues in the future, such as funding for infrastructure.
—
Martha Gimbel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Perpetual deficit spending would also put upward pressure on demand and inflation.
—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The Missouri Constitution prohibits the state from borrowing money to make up for deficit spending.
—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Deficit spending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deficit%20spending. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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