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The NCSL Fiscal Program provides information, research and technical assistance to legislators and legislative staff on various fiscal, economic development and cultural issues. The program also staffs three NCSL standing committees, a professional staff association, task forces and partnerships. Program staff publish monthly issues of The Fiscal Link newsletter for legislative fiscal staff, weekly issues of the State Budget and Tax Actions newsletter, and conduct regular budget and tax surveys released as state budget updates, state budget actions and state tax actions reports.

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Winter 2023 State Budget Update

Despite an anticipated slowdown in revenue growth, most states remain in stable fiscal condition due to cautious budgeting and recent surpluses. These surpluses, combined with federal aid, have allowed states to build up rainy day funds and make one-time investments.
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States Adapt Tax Laws as Online Sales Surge

The U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave states the power to collect sales tax from online retailers has had a huge impact on state revenues and government services. Retail e-commerce sales are estimated to grow to $8 trillion in 2027.

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FY 2025 State Budget Status

This page tracks the status of FY 2025 state budgets as they are passed by state legislatures and signed by governors.
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State Tax Reliance: The Tax Your State Depends on the Most

Since 2021, state budgets have been flush with cash due to federal relief funds distributed during the pandemic. These funds helped offset COVID-19 shutdown losses. However, as federal aid diminishes, states must now depend on their own revenue sources to sustain their budgets.
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