state budgets

International Cal State Undergrads Feel Brunt of Budget Cuts

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 2, 2009

With class sizes shrinking, international students scramble to meet requirements. more >>

Budget Cuts Hit California Campuses

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - August 5, 2009

The state government has slashed the higher education budget by nearly 17 percent. more >>

Student Spending

Education - July 28, 2009

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The Lessons of California and New York: Good Politics Is Killing Good Policy

By Marc Dunkelman - Opinion - July 28, 2009

Both states pit good politics against good policy. Here's why. more >>

California's Dysfunctional Democracy Leaves Bleak Budget, Future

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - July 27, 2009

State faces a disaster not even Hollywood could dream up as budget gridlock drives away its cash cows. more >>

California's Budget Deal a Win for Conservatives

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - July 22, 2009

After months of suspense, Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders come to an agreement. more >>

GOP: State Budget Troubles Could Force Obama to Raise Taxes

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - July 13, 2009

Officials in at least a dozen states are facing new budget shortfalls. more >>

Obama's Tax-the-Rich Scheme Won't Work, Just Look at Schwarzenegger's California

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - May 19, 2009

Why is California in a pickle but Texas is not? Republicans like Schwarzenegger should take note. more >>

California Faces an Additional $8 Billion Deficit Over Next 16 Months

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - March 13, 2009

The California Legislative Analyst's Office released a report with financial projections. more >>

Tennessee Tops List of Five Most Bankrupt States

Opinion - March 12, 2009

A recent report ranks states based on bankruptcy filings, which rose by 31 percent nationally in 2008. more >>

Governors Can Reject Obama Stimulus Money, but State Legislatures Can Thwart Them

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - February 18, 2009

There is a provision to thwart a governor who doesn't want the federal money. more >>

Bipartisan Group of Governors Announce Support of Obama's Stimulus

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - February 4, 2009

Schwarzenegger and Crist are among the governors who sent Obama a letter in support of his plan. more >>

States Put Squeeze on Public Universities

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - January 13, 2009

44 States face budget shortfalls this year. more >>

State Budget Woes Could Lead to Shorter School Year

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - January 12, 2009

California considers shortening the school year by 5 days to save money. more >>

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Hides From Bad California State Budget News

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 2, 2009

He can hide, but he can't run again. more >>

States Seeking Bailout Bucks Should Disclose as Much as Big Three

By Frank Micciche - Opinion - December 31, 2008

As states and others ask for federal money, they should answer questions, Frank Micciche writes. more >>

With Shortfall Mounting, California Budget Deal Is Stymied, Again

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 19, 2008

Democrats railroaded through a budget package, but Schwarzenegger said he would veto it. more >>

States Eyeing Education Cuts Amid Budget Shortfalls

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - December 15, 2008

In previous downturns, states have largely avoided cutting K-12 education. Maybe not this time. more >>

Maryland Regents OK Unpaid Leave

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - December 15, 2008

Higher-salaried employees will take involuntary unpaid leave to help state offset its budget deficit. more >>

Study: Budget Conditions Rapidly Deteriorating in States

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 5, 2008

States across the country are facing growing budget gaps. more >>

President-Elect Obama Pledges Help to States in Economic Downturn

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 2, 2008

The financial crisis has led some governors to make specific requests for help. more >>

California Struggles as President-Elect Obama Promises Aid to States

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 25, 2008

State legislatures across the country are facing budget shortfalls. more >>

Janet Napolitano is Making Ends Meet in Fast-Growing Arizona

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 30, 2008

The Arizona governor talked with U.S. News about the fiscal crisis sweeping the states. more >>

As Financial Crisis Spreads, Threat To State Budgets Grows Too

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 17, 2008

Shaky credit markets and sinking tax revenues force governors to mull cuts to services. more >>

Credit Crisis Means States May Need Help From Federal Treasury

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 9, 2008

States are struggling to pay for day-to-day operations with the frozen credit markets. more >>