Pew State Report

and sad state of some state's pension funding.  Released April 2011 http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Pew_pensions_retiree_benefits.pdf

Also this New York Times article discusses what some states are doing  - workers being asked to pay in more   http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/business/16pension.html?_r=1

Michigan passes controversial tax bill

The critics contend that business was rewarded at the expense of individuals.  This BKD alert summarizes some of the provisions.http://www.bkd.com/media/articles/advisor/2011/2011-06advisorSALT-1.htm

Some States rethinking tax credits

as they look for cash http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-06-05-states-budgets-tax-incentives-Michigan_n.htm