July 16, 2013 - Publication
Projections Show Significant Changes in Long-Term Budget Outlook
Recent legislation and other factors have substantially improved the long-term budget outlook, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). Read More
December 13, 2012 - In The Media
"New Jersey’s Pension Plan Is Said to Be in Trouble Despite Overhaul by Christie"
From The New York Times
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October 24, 2012 - Twitter
State Budget Crisis Task Force: #Illinois’ #fiscal history, future threats challenge ability to meet population’s needs http://t.co/xKuIas1z
October 24, 2012 - In The Media
"Illinois Debt Takes Toll, Study Finds"
From The New York Times
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October 23, 2012 - In The Media
"Volcker-Ravitch Illinois Study to Say State Budget Unsustainable"
From Bloomberg Businessweek
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October 23, 2012 - In The Media
"Volcker Group to Say Illinois Budget is Unsustainable"
From Yahoo!
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October 16, 2012 - Twitter
State Budget Crisis Task Force event on #Illinois #fiscal sustainability scheduled for October 24 (http://t.co/ueWG3fuQ)
October 14, 2012 - Publication
The Fiscal State of Illinois
The report details threats to Illinois’ public services and fiscal sustainability as well as actions that can be taken to address those issues, including adopting a non-political revenue forecasting process, pension reforms, and tax reforms. Read More
September 20, 2012 - From The Field
Online Game “Budget Hero” Releases Election Edition
An interactive game that allows players to experience the challenges of balancing the federal budget has been updated for the election year. Read More
July 18, 2012 - Publication
Analyzing the States' Budget Crisis
The State Budget Crisis Task Force details the extent of states’ fiscal problems and fiscal sustainability in the wake of the global financial crisis. Read More