Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 33 reductions 32 budget shortfalls 31 volatility 31 predictability 30 consolidations 30 increases 30 tort reform 30 rollbacks 30 cuts 30 rate hikes 29 unfunded mandates 29 incremental 29 fare hikes 29 reduction 29 downward revisions 29 shortfalls 28 deferrals 28 belt tightening 28 reforms 28 givebacks 27 reform 27 cutback 27 furloughs 26 declines 26 inefficiencies 26 cutbacks 26 adjustments 26 divestments 26 deregulation 26 shutdowns 26 regressive 25 rebates 25 hikes 25 layoffs 25 closings 25 diversification 25 tweaks 25 fluctuations 24 increase 24 Reductions 24 Schwarzenegger 24 shortchanging 24 tuition hikes 24 efficiencies 24 brownouts 24 gimmicks 24 variability 24 discretionary spending 24 efficiency 24 competitiveness 23 markdowns 23 initiatives 23 taxes 23 curtailments 23 inefficiency 23 changes 23 wage freezes 23 cyclicality 23 minimum wage 22 austerity measures 22 slashing 22 obstructionists 22 predictable 22 skyrocketing 22 lay offs 22 overreach 22 reversals 22 revision 22 without sacrificing 22 enacted 22 COLA 22 simplification 22 windfall profits 21 improvements 21 coherence 21 uniformity 21 federally mandated 21 rollback 21 tradeoffs 21 retrenchment 21 legislation 21 revisions 20 enhancements 20 curtailment 20 gouging 20 privatizations 20 kilter 20 surcharges 20 phaseout 20 configurability 20 tax 20 hike 20 retrenchments 20 vetoes 20 reassessments 20 wage freeze 20 protections 19 overhaul 19 inertia 19 pizzazz 19 petrol diesel