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9.3%

The percent of state revenue growth in the first three months of 2011, compared to a .64% drop in local government revenue. Part of the difference is because states depend on sales and income taxes, which bounce back faster than the property taxes that local governments rely on.

The percent of state revenue growth in the first three months of 2011, compared to a .64% drop in local government revenue. Part of the difference is because states depend on sales and income taxes, which bounce back faster than the property taxes that local governments rely on.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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