Topic: Scott Pattison

Washington deadlocked? States lead in cutting deficits

New Jersey, Ohio, and others have tackled tough budget deficits. They're addressing deficits by cutting spending, not hiking taxes, and looking at the long term.

Read states' lips: No new taxes in next fiscal year, hardly

For most states, new taxes are off the agenda next fiscal year, according to reports from the National Governors Association. The recovering economy will yield higher tax revenues for states, but not to pre-recession levels.

Which states are facing the worst budget deficits in 2010?

Many states fell into a fiscal hole in 2009, and continue to lag behind in economic recovery. A look at ten states facing the biggest budget problems in 2010.

Economy may be rebounding, but state budgets are still hurting

All but one state (Vermont) saw tax collections and other funds fall for the second quarter in a row. Over the past year, they’ve lost more than they got in federal stimulus money.

State, local governments could cut most jobs since '80s

Are states next in line for federal bailout?

A bond sale this week will test whether private capital can meet California's shortfall.