I do not believe misery loves company, but it sometimes helps to know we're not alone in our troubles. See below for budget reductions occurring in neighboring states:
2009 Statewide Budget Reductions
STATE PERCENT OF GENERAL FUND
Mississippi 5.2%
Alabama 22.2%
South Carolina 16.3%
Georgia 11.5%
Florida 22.2%
Tennessee 12.0%
National Average 14.9%