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New Hampshire finances improved, but the state is still in debt
State debt amounted to $390.1 million at the end of 2024

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State debt amounted to $390.1 million at the end of 2024

The state ended the year with a $6.7 billion surplus
The state ended the year with a surplus
The surplus amounts to $315.2 million
The state ends 2024 with a $15.6 billion surplus
The state ranks near the bottom for fiscal health
Maine had a relatively small surplus at the end of 2024
State debt amounted to $25.6 billion
State debt amounts to $16.3 billion
Kentucky improved, but still can't pay its bills at the end of fiscal year 2024
Kansas saw an improvement last year, but still can't pay its bills
Iowa saw improvements in its financial condition
Indiana received a "B" grade for its state finances
Hawaii received "D" grade for its state finances
Georgia finances improved and earned a "B" grade
Resilient revenues and federal aid lift Florida to a B grade
Unfunded retiree health care costs weigh Delaware down to a D grade
Severely underfunded retirement benefits drag Connecticut to an F grade
Improved revenues and pension gains lift Colorado to a B grade