A Brief Update on State Fiscal Conditions and the Effects of Federal Policies on State Budgets

Publication Date: September 2004

Publisher: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Washington, D.C.)

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Research Area: Economics; Government

Keywords: Economic projections; Federal budget; State budgets; Fiscal future

Type: Brief

Abstract:

Although state tax revenues have begun to rise again, the severe fiscal problems of the past several years continue to dominate the budget landscape. This paper very briefly discusses key aspects of the fiscal crisis and the outlook for 2005 and beyond; more detailed information can be found in the reports cited at the start of each section.