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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Senior care services in Illinois are holding onto what little money they've received from the state. It's caused concern for both employees and their clients who rely on them in their retirement years.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There is speculation that Illinois governor Pat Quinn could be handing out pink slips and propose closing several state facilities to try and close a budget gap that state is facing this year. What's your take on possible layoffs?

Friday, June 24, 2011  The Iowa State Legislature is trying to agree on a budget before the June 30 fiscal year deadline.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  KHQA's Melissa Shriver asked the senator why he thinks borrowing more money is the answer.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Decreased revenue from gaming industry and hotel/motel tax has led to the major deficit.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Iowa lawmakers kicked off 84th General Assembly Monday morning.

Friday, January 07, 2011 

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Senate Democrats are trying one last time to advance their faltering jobs agenda.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  Illinois universities can now borrow money to stay afloat while waiting for state government to pay its bills.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Peach County is one of more than 120 school districts across the country where students attend school just four days a week, a cost-saving tactic gaining popularity among cash-strapped districts struggling to make ends meet.

Friday, February 26, 2010  Passavant Area Hospital C.E.O says there will be cuts, but he doesn't know how many there will be.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Lawmakers have already taken the initial steps toward dealing with a budget shortfall projected to be at least $450 million but the intensity will grow this week when Gov. Chet Culver delivers his proposed spending plan to the Legislature.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Iowa lawmakers prepared to tackle budget shortfall.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  The university plans to cut nearly $7.8 million over the two-year period.

Monday, June 29, 2009  Why does California's deficit matter? Because state's massive economy is key to US recovery