biennium
noun
bi·en·ni·um
bī-ˈe-nē-əm 
plural bienniums or biennia
bī-ˈe-nē-ə
: a period of two years
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But the governor’s proposal would not yield more special-education aid until the second year of the fiscal biennium that begins July 1, and legislative leaders said their proposal reflects that action is needed immediately.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
The state is facing revenue constraints, especially in the second year of the biennium budget, and uncertainty at the federal level as President Trump's administration proposes major spending cuts that could impact how much funding states receive.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 17 Feb. 2025
State of play: In her budget proposal, Gov. Tina Kotek recommended the Legislature provide an additional $1.75 billion for the upcoming biennium.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Program organizers are asking for $6.75 million in the biennium budget.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
The state is facing revenue constraints, especially in the second year of the biennium budget, and uncertainty at the federal level as President Trump's administration proposes major spending cuts that could impact how much funding states receive.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 17 Feb. 2025
State of play: In her budget proposal, Gov. Tina Kotek recommended the Legislature provide an additional $1.75 billion for the upcoming biennium.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Program organizers are asking for $6.75 million in the biennium budget.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Biennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biennium. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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