Find more on Revenue and Spending
featured
States in Recovery: Revenues
For nearly half the states, recovery is tenuous, with revenues still below peak levels before the recession. more
Subscribe to The Latest
The LATEST
-
- Stateline Story
State Revenues -- Weakest Growth in Two Years
State tax revenues registered their weakest growth since September 2003 in the final months of last year, signaling a blip in states' gradual recovery from their worst fiscal crisis since World War II.more -
- Stateline Story
State Parks Reeling From Budget Drought
State parks across the country suffered years of cutbacks so states could balance their budgets after the 2001 recession. Now, all but a handful of states are running surpluses, but state parks are still hurting. Park visitors in Kansas find more potholes, less cleanly campground bathrooms and higher admission fees. In East Texas, a 110-year-old railroad and key park attraction is threatened.more -
- Stateline Story
2006 puts state issues in limelight
2006 brings a political Super Bowl for the states -- the biggest election without the presidency on the ballot. With the White House out of the picture, it is a good year to gauge the issues exciting the heartland. Read this summary of Stateline.org's "State of the States 2006" report. Or, click here to order a free copy of the full 60-page overview of policy trends in the 50 states, complete with charts, statistics and a poster guide to 2006 state elections.more -
- Stateline Story
States eye stem cell research economics
Click image to enlarge Public funding for embryonic stem cell research is expected to top several state legislative agendas this year, promoted by governors on both sides of the aisle in the name of economic progress and job creation. But few laws are expected to pass by year's end, industry lobbyists say.more -
- Stateline Story
Alaska Dreams of a New Capitol, But Where?
An effort to build a new Capitol in time for the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood has re-ignited debate over Juneaus suitability as the seat of government. more
-
- Stateline Story
Nevada Is Fastest Growing State
Nevada was No. 1 among states for the 18th consecutive year with a growth rate of 4.1 percent, according to federal population estimates released today. more
-
- Stateline Story
States Vie for Bigger Payouts from Tribal Casinos
Cash-strapped states are trying to tap into American Indian gambling revenues but aren't always hitting the jackpot. While California struck a deal with five tribes this year that will mean millions of additional dollars for state coffers, Minnesota, thus far, has struck out in its bid to get a share of tribes take. At stake for states are billions in untaxable revenues an estimated $16.7 billion pulled in by Indian-run casinos and tribal gaming in 2003. more
-
- Stateline Story
Governors Hunt Business Abroad to Boost State Economies
Several governors have taken advantage of fall legislative recesses to travel overseas, angling for lucrative investment deals and trade agreements that can help bolster their states economies. more
-
- Stateline Story
Texas Efficiency Program Sparks Political Squabble
Although much-loved by fiscal conservatives, e-Texas -- the states money-saving and efficiency program -- is under assault from the Republican-dominated Legislature. more
-
- Stateline Story
State Forecasts: Economic Growth, Lagging Revenues
State governments are predicting moderate economic growth for the remainder of this year and even stronger growth next year, but they don't expect the economy to power a substantial recovery in state tax revenues until mid-2004 or perhaps even later. more
