For all of Andrew Cuomo's good intentions, Albany's muck remains as deep as ever, with a projected 2010 - 11 state budget shortfall approaching $ 10 billion. (pagesix.com)
Fiscal austerity stemming from state budget shortfalls is becoming a «new normal,» they state, and «if not thoughtfully considered, budget - balancing decisions could damage learning opportunities for schoolchildren.» (educationnext.org)
Though districts have trimmed construction plans and programs because of the cuts, which were made by Gov. Frank O'Bannon in response to a hefty state budget shortfall, they are... (edweek.org)