The Shaky Case for State Bailouts
Governments should prepare for emergencies by cutting spending during flush times.
State Fiscal Crisis
Even the Coronavirus Might Not Be Able to Kill California's Bullet Train Boondoggle
As the state deals with budget cuts and deficits, some boosters still fight to keep construction going.
The COVID-19 Economic Collapse Is Absolutely Wrecking State Pension Systems
With some investment returns likely falling as far as 15 percent, states are going to face a cumulative pension debt of between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion by the end of the year.
Finding a Cure for Our Fiscal Insanity: Podcast
Peter Suderman, Len Gilroy, and C. Boyden Gray diagnose the country's many fiscal woes, and offer some solutions, at Reason's 50th anniversary celebration.
We Are So Unprepared for the Coming Budgepocalypse: Podcast
You have come to the right place for CBO death porn.
Illinois Hoping Citizens Drink State's Debts Away with Statewide Soda Tax
Skyrocketing costs, financial crisis make the Land of Lincoln very thirsty.
Even the Feds are Warning that California's Bullet Train Is a Disaster in the Making
When even the experts in boondoggles are worried…
Terrible Returns Keep California's Public Pension Bomb Growing
And don't forget that massive wage increase coming!
How Much Are You Paying in State & Local Taxes?
New York, Connecticut, New Jersey top dismal list; Alaska, South Dakota, Wyoming have lowest burdens.
Even in California's Progressive Paradise, Gov. Brown Understands Dangers of Minimum Wage Hikes
Warns $15-an-hour jump would wreck state budgeting.
Illinois Dems, Governor Argue About the Color of the Writing on the Wall
State can't pass budget; Legislature tries to hamper Rauner's power over state employees.
Take a Look at Where Californians Are Fleeing To
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the number of Golden State residents who move there.
Illinois' New Governor Takes on Public Unions with Executive Order Ending Forced Dues
'Government union bargaining and government union political activity are inextricably linked,' he says.
Rhode Island May See More Pension Struggles in 2014
Repayments of loans connected to Curt Schilling's failed video game also source of debate
Ill. Lawmakers Reach Deal on State Pension Crisis
Unions already angry without knowing the details
Health Costs Threaten to Bust California's Budget
In addition to state worker salaries and benefits
Rifts Exist Among Democrats in State, Municipal Levels
It's frequently not the Republicans fighting the unions for pension reform
Budget Deal Reached for California
Gov. Brown was the voice for fiscal conservatism, which is a scary thought
Economist: Calif. May Begin to Lose Population
Gold Rush may reverse itself due to state's lack of opportunities
As Judge Approves Stockton Bankruptcy, Krugman Praises California Comeback
The good times are here, y'all!
Even the Federal Government Is Demanding Pension Reform in Illinois
SEC charges state with securities fraud for misleading pension disclosures
Nearly 20 Percent of Illinois' Budget to Go to Pensions
Gov. Quinn's response to lack of reform
Don't Look to States to Torpedo Obamacare
The program's incentives are perverse and irresistible
California Is Either Recovering or Imploding. We're Not Quite Sure Yet.
Income tax revenues for January exceed expectations. That may not be good news.
