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Budget surplus, weather important to Michigan economy

Wednesday, February 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.
Posted In: Michigan, Domino's, weather, state budget

California budget surplus turns into shortfall

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Golden State didn't collect as much income tax from wealthy residents as it had predicted.
Posted In: california, state budget

California faces more budget cuts

Thursday, November 17, 2011
The state of California is receiving much less in revenue this year than it projected.
Posted In: state budget, Jerry Brown

Anatomy of a State Budget, Now Try to Balance It

Wednesday, February 9, 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...
Posted In: Economy, infographic, state budget

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