Strengthen State Government
5 State Fiscal Debates to Watch
Key policy issues that are likely to affect budget considerations in 2025
Collection
January 17, 2025
Sign Up
Receive 50-state data, fiscal and economic trends, and state policy research.
WELCOME TO THE NEW FISCAL 50
Key changes include:
- Interactive indicator pages with highly customizable and shareable data visualizations.
- A Budget Threads feature that offers Pew’s read on the latest state fiscal news.
More on U.S. state policy
State Programs Help American Workers Save for Retirement
Article
August 14, 2025
Colorado Can Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
Article
August 13, 2025
Workplace Savings Program Could Help 1.7M North Carolinians
Fact Sheet
August 11, 2025
Data-Driven Partnerships Can Help States Improve People's Health
Data Visualization
August 11, 2025
More from State Fiscal Health
Big Cities Face Deficits: Should States Worry?
Article
August 5, 2025
States Tread Carefully With Budgets as Gaps and Revenue Uncertainty Loom
Article
July 10, 2025
How Record-Low Fertility Rates Foreshadow Budget Strain
Article
July 8, 2025
More in Strengthen State Government
Will States Be Able to Keep Roads and Bridges in Good Shape?
Article
July 16, 2025
States Fall Short of Funding Needed to Keep Roads and Bridges in Good Repair
Report
July 16, 2025
States Tread Carefully With Budgets as Gaps and Revenue Uncertainty Loom
Article
July 10, 2025
How Record-Low Fertility Rates Foreshadow Budget Strain
Article
July 8, 2025