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Apr 28, 2026
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Federal deficit smaller than expected in spring economic update, but with $37.5B in extra spending
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Federal deficit smaller than expected in spring economic update, but with $37.5B in extra spending
The federal fiscal update showed that revenue projections increased, but the government has decided to spend most of that windfall
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By Jordan Gowling
Published Apr 28, 2026
Last updated Apr 28, 2026
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