1. In addition, general expenses rose $ 1 . 3 million, Kronowski said. 2. These payments are used to pay for each parish's general expenses . 3. Research and development costs increased 8 percent and general expenses jumped 10 percent. 4. Sales rose 10 percent, while advertising, selling, administrative and general expenses jumped 12 percent. 5. In addition, general expenses rose $ 1.3 million, Kronowski said. 6. Texas said its $ 2 million would go into the state's fund for general expenses . 7. Senate Democrats give cities and counties $ 1.5 billion for housing transportation and general expenses . 8. Would have restricted campaign contributions that are given to political parties for their general expenses . 9. What is more, general expenses rose 6 percent, mostly because of an increase in square feet. 10. The ratio of selling, administrative and general expenses narrowed by one percentage point to 29 percent.