States Meeting Revenue Forecasts for 2001.

• Position: National Conference of State Legislatures survey - Brief Article

The National Conference of State Legislatures has performed a survey of legislative fiscal staff in the 50 states and Washington, D.C., to determine what the major fiscal issues will be for 2001. The vast majority of respondents indicated that they are meeting or exceeding revenue estimates for FY01. Nevertheless, fewer tax cuts are expected in 2001 sessions compared to more recent sessions, though overall, the net change is likely to be reduction. States will probably be forced to approve supplemental appropriations for cost overruns in...