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North Dakota ranks no. 1 for fiscal health
The state received an "A" grade for its finances

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The state received an "A" grade for its finances

The state received a "B" grade for its financial health
The state ended 2024 with $59.1 billion in debt
The state ended 2024 with $5.1 billion in debt
The state's debt amounted to $156.8 billion
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