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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.
An unemployment agency office is currently closed because of COVID-19 in Detroit, Michigan on March 26, 2020.
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States increase spending at fastest clip since the recession

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 21, 2019
States spent money on education, infrastructure and transportation.
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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.
Inside the Chicago State University student union, where banners for a recent gathering highlight some of the schools core values.
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States recover, but can't go on a spending spree

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 19, 2016
The states' economies are improving, but unevenly.
Pumpjacks near Watford City, North Dakota. States like North Dakota and Alaska that boomed when oil prices were high are now hurting.
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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.
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State budgets are doing better, but will they spend the new income?

by David Weinberg
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?
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Governor Jerry Brown on balancing California's budget

by Jeremy Hobson
Jan 16, 2013
The governor of California discusses state budgets and California's fiscal prospects heading into 2013.
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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.
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Local Budgets

Tax surpluses for many states

by John Dimsdale
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.
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Minnesota in the black -- for now

by Joel Patterson
Dec 2, 2011
An unexpected budget surplus sees Minnesota in the black...at least for now.
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