Monday Map: State Interest Payments August 8, 2011 Nick Kasprak Nick Kasprak With so much recent discussion of the fiscal outlook of the federal government, it’s worth looking at the solvency of state governments as well. Today’s map shows how much interest on their debt the states pay as a percentage of their direct spending. Click on the map to enlarge it. See previous Monday maps here. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Center for State Tax Policy Data