Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Half Of U.S. States (Inofficially) Spend More Than They Make

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Calculations made by think tank Truth in Accounting show that around half of U.S. states spend more than they bring in every year despite most not declaring this.

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Half Of U.S. States (Inofficially) Spend More Than They Make (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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Calculations made by think tank Truth in Accounting show that around half of U.S. states spend more than they bring in every year despite most not declaring this.
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Nearly Half Of U.S. States Can't Cover Their Financial Obligations, Report Finds (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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Calculations made by think tank Truth in Accounting show that around half of U.S. states spend more than they bring in every year despite most not declaring this.