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States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth
States are experiencing budget pressures due to rising costs and slow economic growth, with governors proposing flat spending for fiscal year 2027. Many states are implementing spending cuts, such as eliminating vacant positions and freezing hiring, while rainy day fund reserves show mixed growth. Tax revenues varied across states, with 29 reporting higher-than-expected collections.
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