Are City or State Budget Cuts Affecting You?

— -- For the first time in 10 years, many cities and states are facing dire financial problems.

Some cities have started raising the cost of fines to make up for the shortfall. Others have started to raise taxes, or are cutting funding for local services like education, parks and recreation and social services.

How is this situation affecting you? We want to hear your stories.

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How are budget cuts affecting you?