The recent downturn in our nation's economy has impacted the budgets of nearly every state. At least 48 states are facing budget shortfalls this year, totaling more than $190 billion in lost revenue, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The shortfalls amount to a shocking 28 percent of all state budgets.
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Editorial - Bobby Harrell
In today's world, the status quo of energy is foreign oil. It is a powerful force that drives economies and enables them to grow. Yet, at the same time, a shortage or change in the price of this volatile commodity can bring economies to a screeching halt.
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