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State budget
Depleted sales tax revenue means states have to cut budgets
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 4, 2020
Texas is already near the bottom in per capita spending on education, and cuts would only make it worse.
State and local governments pinched as pandemic hits tax revenue
Apr 30, 2020
Many will be forced to tap rainy-day funds or turn to the bond market to make ends meet.
Could tax reform lead to millionaire tax flight?
Nov 21, 2017
Local politicians worry that eliminating state and local tax deductions could send the rich packing.
Illinois lottery: You're a winner! Oh. No, you're not!
by
Nova Safo
Sep 14, 2015
Officials say they can't pay some winners because of a state budget impasse.
California's budget goes from red to black
by
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'
by
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.
Budget surplus, weather important to Michigan economy
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.
For public good, not for profit.
California budget surplus turns into shortfall
by
Julie Small
Feb 22, 2012
The Golden State didn't collect as much income tax from wealthy residents as it had predicted.
California faces more budget cuts
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
by
Matt Berger
Feb 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...