The Fiscal Survey of States: Fall 2011 - While the overall fiscal situation of states has improved from the depths of recent recession, the fall 2011 Fiscal Survey of the States underscores the constrained financial situation facing states for this current fiscal year 2012. (National Governors Association & National Association of State Budget Officers, Fall 2011)...

National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) - NASBO is a professional membership organization for state finance officers and the instrument through which the states collectively are advancing state budget practices. The major functions of the organization consist of research, policy development, education, training and technical assistance. These are achieved primarily through NASBO’s publications, membership meetings and training sessions. NASBO is a self-governing affiliate of the National Governors Association. This site includes information on services, publications, research, training and technical assistance, and conferences....

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) - This site is a source of comprehensive information for policymakers and researchers on critical state issues, including budgets and finance at the both the state and federal levels. This link takes you to the latest information on state fiscal conditions, new legislation and reference information....

Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government - The Rockefeller Institute of Government is the public policy research arm of the State University of New York. The Institute’s Fiscal Studies Program conducts public policy research on the management and finances of states and localities in major areas of domestic public affairs including education and on trends affecting all 50 states....

Stateline.org - Operated by the Pew Center on the States, Stateline.org was founded in order to help journalists, policymakers and engaged citizens become better informed about innovative public policies. The site follows the development of and reports on major issues as they appear on the public agenda in a critical number of states, including welfare reform, land use, transportation, growth management, taxes/budget and education finance. Professional journalists, many with long experience in covering public policy, staff the site, which includes a daily news roundup....