Where does all the info regarding lack of funding come from?

The information I have is for my State ( I am involved im the preparedness stuff) and also talk with with other states. The reaction after 9/11 was fantastic with regard to funding - every Township Fire Department received, among other items, full body protection suits with respirators capable of resisting any gas or chemical known to man. Recently the amount of funding for disaster work has been increased even for Northern states. And, according to my budget figures, EVERY year has seen an increase in funding, regardless of events.

I am curious. Or, have I fallen for a hoax? New to this Forum and don't know how much 'leg pulling' goes on here.