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THE PEW CENTER ON THE STATES
Federal default poses serious risks for states and cities
A federal debt default could make borrowing money more costly for state and local
governments. It also could cause delays in federal funding to states and
communities, adding to their budget challenges. Learn about the state and local
stakes in the debt-ceiling debate.
FAQ: The U.S. Debt Ceiling
States balance budgets with cuts, not taxes, in 2011
Almost every state relied on deep spending cuts to
close budget gaps this year, a significant change
from 2009, when cuts were paired with a record $24
billion in tax and fee increases. Stateline, Pew's daily
news service, looked at the causes and
consequences of this trend and four others in its
2011 Legislative Review. Check out 5 major
developments in state policy this year.
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