In 1933 the state reduced to 50% of this tax.

"Many people feel that states will reduce their level of effort," he said.

The state has reduced its spending on youth services in the city by about $4 million, he said.

This year, the state reduced its contribution to just over $1 million.

Several years ago, to help balance the budget, the state reduced its funding by 30 percent.

In the last few years, he added, at least 18 states have reduced the frequency of inspections.

With the cold war over, the United States and other nations have reduced their forces.

Unlike the city, the state did not reduce its revenue projections after the stock market fell.

But he goes along with a welfare revision that would allow states to reduce help to dependent children before their parents have a job.

He said many states had reduced their subsidies to public colleges and universities.