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News of the surplus brought hope to state and local agencies hard hit by the drought of state money this year. Gov. Wilder announced, however, that he will hold the money at least until Aug. 23, when the General Assembly money committees meet to hear the latest revenue figures.

The state Assembly, in February, cut the state budget to reflect a $2 billion shortfall caused when state receipts fell below projected income.

As part of that budget, Gov. Wilder requested and received a

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