States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 535

Last Updated: 3 days, 11 hours ago

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The most recent budgets proposed by governors across the country reflect ongoing financial pressures for states as they expect modest revenue growth, rising prices and federal policy changes.

Most governors recommended state budgets for fiscal year 2027 that would essentially keep spending flat from the general funds that pay for most state services. That’s according to the Fiscal Survey of States by the National Association of State Budget Officers. (Forty-six states will begin the …

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