budget deficit

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But the next governor is going to face some really tough challenges, including a structural budget deficit that’s probably going to require both painful cuts and unpopular tax hikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It would certainly ease the budget deficit if it could.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

However, a higher government revenue ratio could strengthen fiscal resilience by limiting budget deficit expansion and reduce the impact of higher financing costs during periods of macro strains, S&P adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

That would further raise running costs for a government that is struggling to bring down a budget deficit that hit 5.2% of gross domestic product last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Through knowledge, political will, and perhaps some luck, we seem to have tamed inflation and the budget deficit.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover