TITLE

State, local government finances remain strong, but for how long?

AUTHOR(S)

Resnick, Amy B.

PUB. DATE

December 1997

SOURCE

Bond Buyer;12/22/97, Vol. 322 Issue 30297, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that state and local governments in the United States are expecting healthy balance sheets for the 1997 winter, with speculation on how long this performance will continue. Amount of state surpluses; Level of Medicaid costs; Risks associated with this positive performance; Comments from key individuals on the performance; Other related information. INSETS: Risks for state and local governments in 1998;Legislative status report.

ACCESSION #

17627

Tags: UNITED States -- Appropriations & expenditures

 

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