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$10,896,938 in general funds, more than fully restoring the FY12 general fund cuts. Beyond these dollars, federal funds and other funds spending has increased almost 16 percent over pre-cut levels. The Agricultural Experiment Station is one of the few programs in state government that has seen its funding restored fully. I support the Agricultural Experiment Station and am very proud of the fine work they do. I have recommended an ongoing general fund increase greater than 10 percent. Employee compensation is increased on top of that. The legislature has already added still another $500,000 to those dollars. Beyond these general fund increases, AES federal funds and other funds levels are also much higher today. I hope you will support that funding rather than support the creation of a new tax, and I respectfully request that you sustain my veto. Respectfully Submitted, Dennis Daugaard
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