According to a new report from Pew Center for the States, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada are among the nine state governments most likely to go into a California-like financial meltdown. The sobering report, called “Beyond California” identifies nine states likely to Californicate based on their poor fiscal health. The Oregonian has a quick take on the issue if you don’t have time to read through the entire 65-page report.
— Daniel Lathrop