research request - Looking for a state by state budget report

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I am looking for a statistical analysis of current state fiscal woes.

Essentially in a debate on the economy a conservative asked the following question. "Are the states that are in trouble democratic or republican controlled?"

Does anyone know where I can get a state by state report? I can do the remaining legwork. I am fairly certain the answer is both but I want proof to close the arguement.

Another point of arguement "is that goverment job-cuts are good for the economy because of all the fat in state agencies." Fortunately the statement itself and the assumption behind it are clearly fallacies and easily counterpointed.

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[Mikimouse]

1. Try the US Statistical Abstracts

I am not sure if they have that information, but they are quite comprehensive. If they do not contain the information, you might try one of their sources. Good luck

[KAZ]

2. This link is informative. Link

http://www.cbpp.org/12-23-02sfp.htm

I think there's a Conference of Governors site out there also with a state by state breakdown.

[riskpeace]

3. Try the website for National Conference of State Legislatures

and this link in particular:

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/fiscal/budissus.htm

Also, here is a report they just released:
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/press/2003/pr030723.htm

States Balance Budgets Without Broad Tax Hikes, New NCSL Report Shows

Not all of their stuff is free on the web but you can buy specific reports and download a lot of them.

Also, the National Association of State Budget Officers

go to http://www.nasbo.org

And get their report they did on state fiscal situations
http://www.nasbo.org/Publications/fiscalsurvey/fs-spring20030813.pdf

Finally, check out the state fiscal policies section of the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities website at
http://www.cbpp.org/pubs/sfp.htm