Economy: U.S. State Budgets
States see $ sign in gaming, analysts skeptical
A number of states are considering legalizing slots to try to generate revenue to plug budget gaps. Full Article
Shrinking cities go from vacant to green
As communities struggle, some have turned abandoned properties into parks, gardens and other open space. Full Article
City of Pontiac feels brunt of GM's pain
The decline of U.S. automakers has for years affected those who live in Pontiac, Michigan. Now the city's dead will feel the pain as well. Full Article
Ports are gloomy window on global recession
A drop in sea trade is impacting the many ports that serve as local and regional economic engines. Full Article
Deficits squeeze lawmakers
As states struggle to patch their tattered budgets, governors and state legislators are aware that painful choices could anger voters. Full Article
2009 BUDGET GAPS
About this series
The pain of the economic downturn is reaching into nearly every U.S. state, city and municipality. Markets Editor Ciara Linnane describes how Reuters is covering the crisis. Blog
California must be dreaming
The Obama administration and Congress should resist the urge to bail California out of a fiscal mess of its own making. Commentary
