The COVID-19 pandemic and recession have impacted state government budgets through a combination of increased costs and decreased revenues. As state legislatures convene for their 2021 sessions, Wes Tharpe, deputy director of state policy research at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, provides insight on the road ahead for state budgets. He also shares insights and expertise on the long-term impacts and short-term consequences.
The Outlook for State Budgets in 2021 and Beyond
