The most popular programs for the State Budgets Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4147 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:35 GMT Financial analysts spoke to governors about the state of public finance and managing state budgets during the economic recovery. This was the second-day of a three-day meeting for the nation's governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298127-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298127-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D) testified on the fiscal status of their states. Governor Walker defended his efforts to strip public employee unions of most collective bargaining rights, while Governor Shumlin said he was able to win concessions from state unions without ending collective bargaining. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299032-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lily Eskelsen talked about the effects of budgetary cutbacks on teachers and students as well as the impact of union negotiations on the education system. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298366-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298366-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke at the American Enterprise Institute about fiscal policy. He talked about his efforts to balance the New Jersey state budget, offering his experience as a blueprint for other states and the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298042-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker presented his state budget plan for the next two years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298273-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to governers at the White House and said he would consider allowing states to present alternative plans to the 2010 health care law by 2014 rather than the original date of 2017. He also defended the health care law, the economic stimulus plan, and the rights of public employee unions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298232-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT [City Journal] senior editor Steven Malanga argues that public sector unions and government financed community activists - President Obama's main constituents - are bankrupting the country by pushing big government solutions to our economic problems. He spoke at an event hosted by the Manhattan Institute at the Harvard Club in New York City. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295810-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Kasich and members of his cabinet held a town hall meeting on his budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298504-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about state and municipal debts and whether states should be allowed to file for bankruptcy protection. Among the topics they addressed were the strength of the bond market, retirement and pension programs, the impact of federal stimulus spending, and the potential impact of governments declaring bankruptcy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297931-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mike Thompson talked about changing prison policies as states grapple with budget gaps, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Some states are spending money to help ex-convicts find jobs to keep them from ending up back in prison and others are looking at private prisons. According to Pew Center on the States, the U.S. prison population has increased more than 700 percent in the past 40 years and states spend up to $50 billion every year on prison budgets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298168-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298168-6 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks from Tom Donohue and Joe Califano, former Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch (D-NY) summarized a report from the State Budget Crisis Task Force on the fiscal challenges of states in the midst of "fiscal cliff" negotiations. Among the findings were health care expenses rising faster than revenue, pension system underfunding, and a disconnect between federal policies and their impact on states. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. This program was part of a National Chamber Foundation forum entitled, "A Balancing Act: Tough Decisions in the Face of Fiscal Challenge," held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309881-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scot Ross talked about the ongoing legislative battle between the governor of Wisconsin and state Democrats on the budget, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Part of Governor Scott Walker's budget includes a proposal that would end almost all collective bargaining rights for most public employees. Mr. Ross participated from Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298194-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298194-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Meghan McCarthy talked about the [National Journal] report on disputes between the Obama administration and state governors over Medicaid. States are seeking loopholes in federal regulations as to who is enrolled and the services they get to reduce the cost of the program. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298352-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298352-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governors testified about their experiences complying with the health care law's mandates, particularly the burdens imposed by requirements to maintain Medicaid eligibility in return for federal dollars. They also talked about the added costs to their Medicaid programs and state budgets created by the new health care law beginning in 2014. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298258-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eileen Norcross talked about her research and ideas on changes to state pension programs. Philadelphia will run out of money by 2015 to pay pension obligations with existing assets, and Chicago and Boston by 2019, according to a new study on state pension plans and budgets. Ms. Norcross also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296054-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296054-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The heads of the Democratic and Republicans Governors Associations talked about issues facing states, including unemployment, budget deficits, and the economic stimulus. They also talked about the impact of the 2010 health care law and illegal immigration and drug trafficking on Mexico border. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298196-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Josh Kraushaar talked about Republican governors' actions regarding the 2010 health care law, federal funding for high-speed rail, and unions. He also talked about the 2012 presidential election and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298323-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298323-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants in a roundtable discussion spoke about what factors caused the fiscal crisis that states continue to face, and about the steps that states should take to address it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289718-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The National Governors Association held its second day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on "Redesigning State Government," where they examined ways to strategically balance state budgets, with a focus on state taxes. This portion of the meeting was moderated by Alan Murray, Deputy Managing Editor and Executive Editor, Online, of [The Wall Street Journal]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294450-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Barry Anderson talked about state budgets are recovering but have not returned to pre-recession levels of 2008 according to the biannual report, The Fiscal Survey of States released by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO). Guest will discuss what states are doing to get their fiscal houses back in order - and what lessons can be applied to the federal government. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302999-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302999-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the protests around the country about state legislatures' spending and union issues. Dennis Cauchon talked by telephone about how states such as Wisconsin and Ohio are turning into political battlegrounds over the issues of state spending and unions. Dan Simmons talked by telephone about the demonstrations in the Capitol Square of Wisconsin against Governor Scott Walker's budget plan. Jim Siegel talked by telephone about efforts by Republican legislators to end collective bargaining and the right to strike for public safety employees such as police and firefighters. Jarrett Renshaw talked by telephone about New Jersey budget issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298117-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298117-9 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chris Megerian was interviewed by phone about California's budget shortfall and the proposals Governor Jerry Brown has made in response. The interview with Mr. Megerian began approximately five minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306011-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306011-6 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Several U.S. Conference of Mayors top officials held a news conference on proposed cuts to the Community Development Block Grant program that passed the U.S. House as part of 2011 federal spending bill. The revised budget would reduce the program by more than 60 percent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298178-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Hall talked about Florida's $6 billion budget shortfall. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was the third of a five-part "Washington Journal" series looking at states' budget challenges. Mr. Hall participated from Tallahassee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294367-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294367-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about efforts in several states to cut spending in their state budgets. Among the issues they addressed were providing benefits and pensions for state workers, limiting the power of unions to collectively bargain, and the impact of the recent economic crisis on state budgets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299032-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299032-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT State Senator Steinberg spoke about negotiations and debate over the California state budget, Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts, and the state of the economy in California. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286891-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286891-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chiefs of staff to the governors of Virginia, Colorado, and Oklahoma talked about the fiscal issues of their states and some of the ways they were dealing with those issues. Topics included Medicaid costs, pension systems, infrastructure projects such as recycling bridge beams, and transportation maintenance costs. They also answered questions from the audience following the discussion. The panel "A Look at the States: Who's Doing It Right" was part of a National Chamber Foundation forum titled, "A Balancing Act: Tough Decisions in the Face of Fiscal Challenge," held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309881-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309881-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor Jim Douglas delivered remarks on the role of the states in national health reform. He talked about initiatives focused on opportunities for states to contribute to the success of national health reform and the importance of state efforts to help all citizens have access to more coordinated and efficient health care. Governor Douglas responded to questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288992-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dennis Cauchon talked about the decline in spending among states and localities. He discussed what states and localities are doing to cut back on spending and what specifically is being cut or reduced. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304495-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304495-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) talked from the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., where he was at the annual winter meeting of the National Governors Association. He talked about his upcoming meetings with fellow governors about the economy and job creation and the current strength of the Montana economy. Topics included auto and energy efficiency and negotiating with state employees in tough fiscal times. Governor Schweitzer responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lighting from the Marriott was lost briefly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298216-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298216-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer suggestions on solving states' budget shortfalls and debt problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297306-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297306-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT With the current economic situation, states around the nation have also been greatly affected and are facing budget shortfalls. Joseph Henchman talked about the state of the U.S. and how individual states are dealing with budget issues. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283049-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283049-6 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Susan Urahn talked about a new report by the Pew Center on the States about the fiscal condition of states. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who participated by phone, talked about economic conditions in his state. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289998-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289998-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tom Fahey talked about the New Hampshire's balanced budget in the current economic climate, ongoing challenges the state faces, and what is unique about that state's budget process. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This is the last installment in our series looking at States in the Red. This program was the fifth of a five-part "Washington Journal" series looking at states' budget challenges. Mr. Fahey participated from Manchester, New Hampshire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294373-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294373-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The committee held a field hearing in the San Diego Administration Building on the topic, "Porous Borders and Downstream Costs: The Impact of Illegal Immigration on State, County and Local Governments." Witnesses testified about these impacts, immigration reform, unfunded mandates, law enforcement, health care costs for treating illegal immigrants, and controlling the employment of illegal workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193839-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following their meeting with the president and vice president, several state governors spoke to reporters outside the White House about the impact of the sequestration cuts on their states. Several of them urged Congress and the president to reach a compromise. The governors were in Washington, D.C., to attend the National Governors Association (NGA) 2013 Winter Meeting, an annual meeting in which a bipartisan group of U.S. governors gathers in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues affecting the states. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311146-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311146-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should the federal government provide aid to states?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-6 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a letter President Obama sent to Congress this week asking for an additional $50 billion in spending to help state and local officials offset their own budgets. Carl Wernicke talked by telephone about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from the Pensacola, Florida perspective, which the oil spill is now affecting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294044-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294044-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ohio Governor Ted Strickland talked by remote video from Columbus, Ohio, about economic issues facing the states. Topics included the budget shortfalls that states were facing, the prospects for an economic stimulus package, increased reliance on the federal government, and the prospect of relations with the Obama administration. After the interview, the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283100-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT State Senator Runner spoke about negotiations and debate over the California state budget, Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts, and the state of the economy in California. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286891-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286891-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ingrid Evans talked about the latest on how states around the country are dealing with the issue of possible storage of unemployment benefits. With unemployment at the highest number in decades, many state have either run out of unemployment benefits or will within the next couple of months. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Raymond Scheppach and Scott Pattison spoke to reporters about preliminary findings of the biannual [Fiscal Survey of States]. Among the topics they addressed were spending and revenue levels, unemployment, and the impact of the poor economy. They answered questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289980-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Peter DeCoursey talked about the Pennsylvania's budget shortfalls and fiscal outlook. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was the fourth of a five-part "Washington Journal" series looking at states' budget challenges. Mr. DeCoursey participated from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The program had audio trouble from Pennsylvania and much of Mr. DeCoursey's talk was not heard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294371-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294371-6 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on deficits, spending priorities, state budgets, and the [Washington Post] article, "States: Short on Money and Long on Problems." Angela Delli Santi talked by telephone from Trenton, New Jersey about the state's current budget deficit and what is happening in the state. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294455-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294455-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a plenary session of the winter meeting Rep. Gordon, chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee, and Senator Alexander, ranking Republican of the Senate Education Subcommittee on Early Childhood Development, talked about proposed legislation to aid competitiveness. Topics included scholarships for teachers of math and science, energy conservation, technology innovation, unfunded mandates, and helping states and the U.S. become more competitive. After their remarks they answered governors' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196856-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke about the challenges of passing a budget for the State of California. A special election in May 2009 would have a spending cap and for other measures on the ballot to solve the state's $42 billion budget crisis. The complex package has created unusual alliances and has inspired the argument that California government needs structural reform. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284597-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joy Wilson talked about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and how the money will be distributed to the states and various programs. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283748-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283748-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer suggestions on solving states' budget shortfalls and debt problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297306-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297306-101 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Republican governors talked with reporters about block grants to their states' Medicaid and Medicare. Senator McCain talked about the Senate agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68887-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the impact federal mandates would have on local governments. They focused specifically on the unfunded mandates, which would require the local governments to meet specific requirements without providing federal funding to pay for the programs. Representative Condit spoke via remote from Sacramento, CA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52692-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT