Legislators moving funds from all over to cover budget issues

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As legislators make cuts to the state’s budget, they’re looking to draw money from various state funds to cover costs. But some of these changes are raising concerns.
The House Finance Committee is considering a budget bill that would cut state government spending $418 million more than the 100 million in cuts Governor Bill Walker proposed.
House Bill 256 would change the source of funding for two budget items. A $76.7 million payment to the Teachers’ Retirement