Six Programs Fueled State Spending Increases, 1993-2003

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This paper investigates the changes in spending in the state General Fund budget between state fiscal years 1993 and 2003. It calculates the ten-year change in policy priorities as expressed by the per capita appropriations made for 77 different state activities in inflation-adjusted dollars over the ten year period. It also identifies the six programs that accounted for nearly all real spending increase (above constant dollars per capita).