The monthly state revenue report through February says the state net take was 4.6 percent above the first eight months of the budget year compared with last year, with a surplus so far of $79.6 million more than forecast.

Income tax and sales tax collections are both running ahead of last year. Income tax was particularly strong in the month of February, thanks to increased withholdings from paychecks.

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