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Cato Daily Podcast
State Fiscal Health and Cost‐Saving Strategies
Feb 20, 2024
Exploring state fiscal health post-pandemic, increased debt expenses, and cost-saving strategies. Discussion on challenges of implementing cost-saving measures, pension reform, and workforce transitions in transit systems. Examining fiscal responsibility in states like Utah, Idaho, Florida, Texas, and California for national economic health.
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- States saw strong fiscal health post-pandemic, driven by market gains and tax collections.
- States facing financial challenges from population declines should consider trimming spending on underutilized facilities like schools for cost savings.
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Post-Pandemic State Fiscal Health
States experienced robust fiscal health post-pandemic despite initial concerns of a recession. High progressive income tax states like New York and California benefitted from market gains and increased tax collections. However, fiscal realities are setting in, with revenue drops and resistance to spending cuts in these states.
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