The Department of Consumer and Business Services allocated $500,000 over five years for vaguely described 'consumer awareness marketing campaigns' through the Department of Justice. It's unclear what specific consumer issues warrant this substantial marketing spend or what measurable outcomes are expected.
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$1.6M
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$34.7M
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Higher Education Coordinating Commission
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