State Governments Limp Into 2009

Ohio’s budget outlook is horrible, but in some states the road ahead is even more difficult.  Here are some clips from around the country and what’s going on in other state capitals.

• IN Governor Daniels to state workers: Skip Raises – Indianapolis Star
• In budget crises, states reluctantly halt road projects – New York Times
• Union sues Schwarzenegger over mandatory days off – Los Angeles Times
• Rhode Island has lost jobs 11 months in a row – Hartford Courant
• Governor says MI will get through tough times – Associated Press
• Hawaii budget plan taps rainy day fund – Honolulu Advertiser
• Corzine: No easy fix for financial woes in 2009 – Philadelphia Inquirer
• Across the board cuts in Iowa – Des Moines Register
• Layoffs in store for some Alabama state workers – Business Week

Unfortunately, there’s lots more.