What is Budget Stress Testing?
States of Innovation
How can lawmakers manage budget uncertainty while still meeting residents' needs? Our Kil Huh explains what budget stress testing is and how it works—and how states can use it in the months ahead.
For more information on Pew's work on state and local fiscal health, visit: Recessions: Managing the Budget Squeeze
To learn more about how state governments work, check out "States of Innovation," our collection of coverage on evidence-based policies working in the states: States of Innovation
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Explore Pew’s new and improved
Fiscal 50 interactive
Your state's stats are more accessible than ever with our new and improved Fiscal 50 interactive:
- Maps, trends, and customizable charts
- 50-state rankings
- Analysis of what it all means
- Shareable graphics and downloadable data
- Proven fiscal policy strategies
Welcome to the new Fiscal 50
Key changes include:
- State pages that help you keep track of trends in your home state and provide national and regional context.
- 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.