Six-state review

Gong, Lin; Lydon, Amanda; Quigley, E. Matthew

Journal Article

Six-state review

Abstract: New England states are facing their worst fiscal crises in at least a decade. General revenues, especially those from the personal income tax, fell sharply in every New England state except New Hampshire in FY2002. All six states closed the fiscal year with deficits. Although preliminary reports suggest that FY2003 revenue collections in some states may be up from last year, deficits are still expected throughout the region. In response, all six states are cutting expenditures, drawing down reserve accounts, and/or raising taxes and fees.

Keywords: Deficit financing - New England; Economic conditions - New England;