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States in Recovery: Revenues
For nearly half the states, recovery is tenuous, with revenues still below peak levels before the recession. more
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Old Money, New Decisions in Oregon
Almost a decade after balancing its budget with millions of dollars earned off the massive nationwide tobacco settlement reached in 1998, Oregon lawmakers have a second chance this year to put the settlement money to different use. more
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A Widening Gap in Cities
A number of the nation’s key cities face unpaid bills for the retirement benefits they have promised their employees. This report examines pension and retiree health care funding in 61 cities—the most populous one in each state plus all others with populations over 500,000—and looks at options for reform.
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Cuomo Proposes “NY Green Bank” To Spur Renewable Energy Investments
Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed creating a $1 billion “NY Green Bank,” a quasi-independent authority that would provide capital for energy projects, aiming to improve coordination across state government and open the door to projects that might struggle to attract investment on their own. more
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Update: Fiscal Cliff Deal Poses Uncertainty For States
An update on how the sequester and possible future federal spending cuts could impact state budgets.
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Election Year Brings Big Changes in State Policy
From battles in the legislatures to battles at the polls, Stateline reporters traveled all over the country in 2012 reporting on news from the states. more
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As Federal Immigration Overhaul Looms, California Schools Slash Adult English Classes
Requiring immigrants to learn English would likely be a key component of any federal immigration overhaul. But widespread cuts to English programs in California show that even that requirement may not be easy to roll out. more
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State Tax Incentives for Economic Development
This collection of research highlights steps that states can take to create fiscally sound state tax incentives and to determine whether existing incentives are generating solid economic returns.
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December 13, 2012
Avoiding Blank Checks
Two up-front steps can help states create fiscally sound tax incentives. When policy makers omit these steps, they leave their states vulnerable to unexpected budget challenges. more
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Connecticut Governor Looks Back on a Tough Two Years
Connecticut has been hit three times in the last year by natural disasters and now faces a new $415 million budget shortfall. In an interview with Stateline, the governor looks ahead and spells out how he plans to balance the budget. more
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December 4, 2012
Q&A: State Health Care Costs
Experts from Pew and the MacArthur Foundation explain why states are seeking to better understand state health care costs and how the State Health Care Spending Project will find and share the answers. more
