NEW : Back East , states such as New York and Florida , which have high unemployment rates and huge budget shortfalls , also are looking to cut programs . Gov . Kathleen Sebelius approves $ 225 million in cuts for 2009 budget . NEW : State leaders agree to borrow $ 300 million to pay tax refunds , state employees . New Jersey Gov . Kathleen Sebelius announces 2 furlough days for state employees . about 100 states starting year short , CNN says .
NEW : Gov . Kathleen Sebelius approves $ 225 million in cuts for 2009 budget . NEW : State leaders agree to borrow $ 300 million to pay tax refunds , state employees . New Jersey Gov . Kathleen Sebelius announces 2 furlough days for state employees . about 100 states starting year short , CNN says .