Even though there is a downward trend in water and sewer consumption, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission told 22News that federal and state funding is potentially declining.

Strong jobs growth and robust commodity export prices have put the federal budget on track to record a deficit about half the size of the $27.6 billion forecast last month.

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In a video response to the comments, Veruca revealed her monthly budget is usually much higher. “This is so bad, but in a month I would usually spend about $25,000. I used to probably spend ...