California is not the only state or the top state in the country with budget problems. Look at the projections below for state budget gaps in 2010 and where Califonia ranks on there......

The Worst Expected 2010 State Budget Gaps
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1. Nevada
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$1.200 billion
Percent of General Fund: 32%

2. New York
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$17.650 billion
Percent of General Fund: 31.9%

3. Alaska
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$1.350 billion
Percent of General Fund: 30%

4. Arizona
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$3.006 billion
Percent of General Fund: 28.2%

5. Florida
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$6.000 billion
Percent of General Fund: 27%

6. California
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$24.789 billion
Percent of General Fund: 22.3%

7. Vermont
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$238 million
Percent of General Fund: 21.5%

8. Connecticut
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$3.968 billion
Percent of General Fund: 21.4%

9. Illinois
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$7.289 billion
Percent of General Fund: 21.2%

10. New Jersey
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$7.151 billion
Percent of General Fund: 20%

11. Washington
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$3.645 billion
Percent of General Fund: 19.9%

12.(Tied) Louisiana
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$2.020 billion
Percent of General Fund: 19.8%

12.(Tied) Hawaii
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$1.134 billion
Percent of General Fund: 19.8%

14. Oregon
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$1.600 billion
Percent of General Fund: 18%

15. Wisconsin
Highest Estimate FY 2010 Gap:$2.500 billion
Percent of General Fund: 17.2%