State budgets look moderately good for 2015.

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State budgets are expected to show moderate growth and stability in fiscal 2015, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers' fall fiscal survey of states. General fund spending and revenue are projected to increase for the fifth consecutive year, based on states' enacted budgets. In contrast to the period immediately following the Great Recession, consistent year-over-year growth has helped states steadily increase spending, reduce taxes and fees, close budget gaps, and minimize midyear budget cuts. More and more states are...