Since 2009, state budget shortfalls have been staggering and, even as the economy shows signs of turning around, states project shortfalls of more than $100 billion in 2012! Facing ongoing fiscal constraints, states will continue to focus on jobs and the million-dollar question of how to create them. In addition, as funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act runs out and in the face of continuing demands by big ticket items like education and Medicaid, federal funding questions will continue to leave states scrambling to increase revenues. As a result, 2012 may end up being the year of tax reform. CSG seeks to help you explore all of these fiscal issues and questions with it's Top 5 issues of 2012 - check it out!