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State budgets
State workers under pressure to keep up with soaring unemployment
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 10, 2020
The incredible surge in claims is putting a huge amount of pressure on the public service workers processing them.
States increase spending at fastest clip since the recession
Nov 21, 2019
States spent money on education, infrastructure and transportation.
Illinois cuts off funding for its public universities
by
Nova Safo
Mar 18, 2016
A budget fight has left both schools and students in the lurch.
States recover, but can't go on a spending spree
Feb 19, 2016
The states' economies are improving, but unevenly.
Sales tax holidays: A lot of hype for a little saving
by
Jeff Tyler
Aug 13, 2014
They're bad for budgets, but Americans love our state sales tax holidays.
State budgets are doing better, but will they spend the new income?
Apr 30, 2013
State tax receipts have rebounded and are set to exceed the pre-recession peaks. After severe budget cutbacks, states are spending the new money on...what?
Governor Jerry Brown on balancing California's budget
Jan 16, 2013
The governor of California discusses state budgets and California's fiscal prospects heading into 2013.
For public good, not for profit.
Amid budget battle, Georgia archives to stay open
by
Jim Burress
Oct 22, 2012
As Georgia confronts budget cuts, residents fights to keep the state archives funded.
Tax surpluses for many states
Feb 27, 2012
Amid gloomy reports of government budget deficits, there was some good news at the National Governors Association meeting in Washington. State tax revenue has been rising at the fastest pace since 2006. Many states are even reporting surpluses.
Minnesota in the black -- for now
Dec 2, 2011
An unexpected budget surplus sees Minnesota in the black...at least for now.