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Fundamental Reform Still Needed In Albany

John Nothdurft

The Buffalo News / October 13, 2009

I guess Gov. David Paterson woke up on the fiscally responsible side of the bed this month (“Paterson orders state agencies to cut spending by 11 ... (read more)

Gambling ‘May Add to Budget Imbalances’

Phil Britt

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / October 20, 2009

State and local government revenues from authorized gambling operations declined by 2.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2009, marking the first time those ... (read more)

For the First Time, a Smaller Jackpot: Trends in State Revenues from Gambling

Lucy Dadayan and Robert B. Ward

Fiscal Studies / The Rockefeller Institute / September 21, 2009

Revenue from legally sanctioned gambling plays an important, if relatively small, role in states’ overall revenues. From 1998 through 2007, such revenue ... (read more)

Research & Commentary: Illinois’ Pension Problem and How to Fix it

John Nothdurft

The Heartland Institute / September 30, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times recently reported some very alarming facts about Illinois’ public pension system, among them:* Nearly 4,000 state retirees are ... (read more)

Solution for New Mexico Budget Is Spending Cuts, Not Tax Hikes

John Nothdurft

The New Mexico Independent / August 31, 2009

Guest-blogging on the liberal Democracy for New Mexico Web site, New Mexico State Sen. Linda Lopez wrote that her solution to the state’s budget problems ... (read more)

California Budget Blasted as ‘Bizarre,’ ‘Gimmick’-Laden

Thomas Cheplick

The Heartland Institute / August 31, 2009

California lawmakers have passed and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) has signed a budget deal eliminating a $26 billion budget deficit.But the deal, signed ... (read more)

Calif. IOUs Show Damage of Overspending

Steve Stanek

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / September 01, 2009

California began issuing IOUs in July because the state government cannot pay its bills. The IOUs are to mature in October and pay an annualized interest ... (read more)

Private Bidders Interested in Buying Maryland Racetracks

Marta Mossburg

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / September 01, 2009

Maryland taxpayers may be off the hook for two horse racing tracks owned by bankrupt Magna Entertainment Corp.The general assembly passed legislation earlier ... (read more)

States Struggle to Start Fiscal Year

Joseph Henchman

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / September 01, 2009

With Fiscal Year 2010 for many states starting on July 1, many went down to the wire in passing their budgets. Here’s where things stood July 1:ArizonaAt ... (read more)

California Voters Reject Budget ‘Reform’ Measures

Adam B. Summers

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / August 01, 2009

With the state government in deep financial straits, California voters resoundingly rejected, by nearly a 2-1 margin, the main propositions Gov. Arnold ... (read more)