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The Ledger | State Fiscal Resources

States are flush with cash, and the pandemic-induced recession is in our rearview mirror. With that in mind, the biweekly Squeeze is now The Ledger, a monthly newsletter featuring:

50-state data.
Strategies to help states prep for uncertainty.
Policy trends.
Economic and fiscal news.

First up: public finance resources that should be handy ahead of next week's National Association of State Treasurers conference.

Where Does Your State Get Its Money?

Pandemic relief aid increased the share of state government revenue coming from federal dollars to nearly 36% in fiscal year 2020—the highest level on record. Here's how your state's revenue sources break down.

INTERACTIVE DATA

FACT OF THE MATTER

32	The number of states where taxes were the largest source of government revenue in fiscal year 2020

Use This Tool for Better State Debt Comparisons

No universal guidelines exist for how much debt states can afford, but officials need to borrow for projects such as roads and schools. One helpful perspective: state-by-state comparisons. Explore how your state stacks up.

GET STARTED

How States Can Manage Midyear Budget Gaps

Once the budget year is underway, unexpected shortfalls are common but tough to manage. Being unprepared can result in decisions that cost taxpayers and municipalities. See how to avoid it.

2 KEY STEPS

Assess Your State's Pension Health

At the end of fiscal year 2021, state pension plans were more than an estimated 80% funded—the highest level since before the Great Recession. However, uncertainty remains, and not all states are on the right path.

PREP FOR UNCERTAINTY

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IN THE MEDIA

Inflation Threatens to Erode Impact of $1 Trillion Infrastructure Law

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

A Looming Threat for City Budgets

ROUTE FIFTY

Governors Push for Inflation Solutions Ahead of Midterm Elections

AXIOS

The Wildest Pandemic-Era Economic Indicator Has Gotten Boring. That's a Good Thing.

BUSINESS INSIDER

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