State Budgets, the Recession, and the Recovery

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State Budgets, the Recession, and the Recovery

• Nick Johnson
• johnson_at_cbpp.org
• www.centeronbudget.org

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46 States Facing Budget Shortfalls
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How Bad Will It Get?
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Poverty Is Likely to Reach a New High Number of
poor families, in millions
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The Economic Recovery Package in Delaware
Selected impacts on state and local budgets
Based on House of Representatives proposal.
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The Economic Recovery Package in Delaware
Selected impacts on vulnerable families and
individuals
Unemployment insurance Receive increased
benefits........................................53
,000 workers Benefit from extended
eligibility..................................8,700
workers Increased funding to support
reforms...............................23
million Food stamps (SNAP) Additional funding
for groceries.....................................
...46 million Number benefiting................
................................81,000
individuals Child care Additional funding
(over 2 years)....................................
4.5 million Additional slots...................
.......................................1,380
children
Based on House of Representatives proposal.
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A Sustainable Recovery for State Budgets
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State Budgets, the Recession, and the Recovery

• Nick Johnson
• johnson_at_cbpp.org
• www.centeronbudget.org