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Sacramento has a severe deficit spending problem that is projected to last for a while.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 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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Los Angeles Times, 15 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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