Texas is already near the bottom in per capita spending on education, and cuts would only make it worse.
Many will be forced to tap rainy-day funds or turn to the bond market to make ends meet.
Local politicians worry that eliminating state and local tax deductions could send the rich packing.
Officials say they can't pay some winners because of a state budget impasse.
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.
Through the recession, community colleges have assumed a heavy burden: Get people ready for jobs at a time of tight employment and tight budgets.
The Golden State didn't collect as much income tax from wealthy residents as it had predicted.
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.
The state of California is receiving much less in revenue this year than it projected.
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…
