The city of Stockton could have and should have taken the necessary steps to avoid bankruptcy, but instead chose to continue wasteful spending and avoid pension reforms. SBS has warned for years that pension obligations are at unsustainable levels; the city of Stockton fits the mold with $900 million in debt.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's proposed state budget is both fiscally responsible and will make North Carolina government more efficient. One of the strengths of this budget is that it includes no new debt and will lead to a surplus at the end of the first year.

Gov. Christie's budget is bad for the people of New Jersey, particularly in light of its reliance on federal government funding.

State Budget Solutions awarded its "Real Leader" award to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin for her willingness to champion fiscal responsibility by not participating in the state expansion of Medicaid that Oklahoma cannot afford.

Bob Williams, President of State Budget Solutions (SBS), released the following statement regarding Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy's proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2014 that he unveiled last night.

Gov. Corbett's budget proposal is flawed at best. Taxpayers will applaud the Governor for not expanding Medicaid, and for privatizing liquor stores and criminal justice reform. However, the Governor fails to propose a fiscally responsible budget for Pennsylvania.

Gov. Scott's spending spree is reckless and dangerous to the Florida economy. A more responsible approach would be to set aside a reserve to have in the event of federal budget cuts. 

Governor O'Malley's claims of spending cuts and fiscal responsibility are simply, factually untrue. In fact, the truth is that the budget the year before O'Malley became Governor (FY 2006-07) was $26,174 million.  The FY 2014-15 proposed budget is $37,307 million - an increase of  42.5% or $11,133 million.

Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget's failure to address unfunded liabilities in pensions, retiree health care costs and the unemployment insurance loan to the state from federal government is a disservice to every voter in the Golden State because it is their children and grandchildren who will be paying for this budget.

Secretary Geithner raid on the money-market fund in which many federal employees invest as part of Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs) is not only irresponsible, it also risks having the Bond Rating Agencies lower the U.S. credit rating.