March 21, 2010

States Where the Recession Hasn't Hit as Hard, So Far

A handful of states' budgets have fared better in comparison with others so far this recession, although a number of these states expect their budgets to worsen.

States without a budget gap in 2010

Montana

North Dakota

States with the biggest percentage increases in general-fund spending, 2008-10

1. North Dakota, 32.2%

2. Massachusetts, 16.1%

3. Connecticut, 6.5%

4. Nebraska, 4.1%

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