California's budget goes from red to black
Eve Troeh Jan 11, 2013
California governor Jerry Brown has pulled an impressive disappearing act. After years of being severely in the red, Brown says the state's huge budget deficit is now gone.
Brice Harris: California community colleges face education 'rationing'
Jeff Horwich Nov 5, 2012
Through the recession, community colleges have assumed a heavy burden: Get people ready for jobs at a time of tight employment and tight budgets.
California budget surplus turns into shortfall
Julie Small Feb 22, 2012
The Golden State didn't collect as much income tax from wealthy residents as it had predicted.
Budget surplus, weather important to Michigan economy
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2012
The state of Michigan actually has a budget surplus on its hands, in large part due to big cutbacks put in place by the governor.
California faces more budget cuts
Steve Chiotakis Nov 17, 2011
The state of California is receiving much less in revenue this year than it projected.
Anatomy of a State Budget, Now Try to Balance It
Matt Berger Sep 21, 2011
If you're curious what it takes to keep a state budget balanced this amazing visual explainer from infographic-star Jess Bachman of JessNet break...
