Homeless Youths In Williston and the State Has So Much Oil Money They Don't Know What To Do With It

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TheOilPatchtoday.com featured stories of homelessness in Williston affecting children in its debut issue, and the state has so much money they don't know what to do with it.

Link here.

North Dakota may need to get a bigger piggy bank.

The latest state finance report predicts at least $1.5 billion in surplus and reserves by June 30, 2013, the end of the biennium.

The state’s booming economy has resulted in stronger than expected revenues from sales taxes, individual and corporate income taxes, and oil and gas taxes.

“We’ve never seen our revenues come in at this rate over forecast before,” said Pam Sharp, director of the Office of Management and Budget. “Revenue growth is at an all-time high.”

Sharp gave a financial update to legislators during the Budget Section’s meeting Tuesday in the Capitol.
North Dakotans continue to spend money, resulting in $80.9 million in sales tax collections in February, according to her report.

This was $21 million more than expected.

$21 million would go a long way to help the homeless youth in the oil patch.

One could ask, "How much money does the state need?" The link takes you to the synopsis of one of the greatest stories ever told (spoiler alert). At the link, it is said James Joyce wrote his daughter regarding this story. One of the most poignant biographies ever written is that of James Joyce and his daughter Lucia.