However, some state officials say they have been left out of the process.

The state officials said the city's number was too low.

Many of them have put pressure on state officials for help.

He said state officials would find the necessary money during the budget process.

Today's deal with the federal government may increase the pressure on state officials to change those factors.

The season is expected to last two more weeks, a state official said.

Of course, there can be political benefits for the state officials, too.

That information, he said, was passed on to state officials.

House members had little opportunity to hear from state officials or other experts on the bill.

The findings were reported to the administration and the school board by state officials.