NEW : Gov . Kathleen Blanco approves $ 300 million in cuts for 2009 budget . NEW : State leaders agree to borrow $ 225 million to pay for refunds , state officials . New Jersey Gov . Jon Corzine announces 2 furlough days for state employees . 43 states starting summer short , National Conference of State Legislatures says .
NEW : Gov . Kathleen Sebelius approves $ 300 million in cuts for 2009 budget . NEW : State leaders agree to borrow $ 225 million to pay tax refunds , state employees . New Jersey Gov . Jon Corzine announces 2 furlough days for state employees . 43 states starting year short , National Conference of State Legislatures says .