It's Beginning to Look Like Budget Deficits Galore

Here's a spattering of recent headlines portending trouble ahead.

WA is Facing $2.8Billion Deficit

Washington's two-year budget is about $34Billion. So the deficit is nearly 10% of the total budget. I guess that's better than the $5 to $6Billion that they were projecting back at this time a year ago. 

Washington's budget mess: Close prisons or raise taxes?

Should we let out all the prisoners or raise taxes? What kind of choice is that? I think they'll just audit more people.

PA Governor warns of more layoffs as Pa. revenues lag

Pennsylvania is threatening to lay off a bunch of government workers. No one is in favor of layoffs, so get ready for more taxes in PA and more audits.

GA revenues plummet again in November

TX sales tax revenue plunge continues

Alabama schools spend savings to stay open

Our battered MN state budget: What's the cure?

MS Governor Makes More Cuts, Says More to Come

Arizona struggles with budget crisis