Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Revenue and Spending85899481475http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/06/jefferson_county_reaches_deal_1.htmlJefferson County approves deal to end largest government bankruptcy in U.S. history2013-06-05T08:01:14-04:0085899481226http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/06/04/a-county-in-alabama-strikes-a-bankruptcy-deal/?hpAlabama county strikes a bankruptcy deal2013-06-05T06:08:00-04:0085899481438http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/06/04/Time-right-for-Alaska-BP-says/UPI-46081370346587/Time right for Alaska, BP says2013-06-05T07:38:46-04:0085899481436http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2013/06/05/2737461/renovations-planned-at-governors.htmlRenovations planned at Governor's Mansion2013-06-05T07:37:47-04:0085899481431http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/opponents-of-alaska-oil-tax-legislation-seek-to-get-referendum/article_85203586-cdb0-11e2-b983-001a4bcf6878.htmlOpponents of Alaska oil tax legislation seek to get referendum on 2014 ballot2013-06-05T07:35:30-04:0085899481204http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/06/04/house-to-move-budget-including-medicaid-expansion/House takes first steps toward approving budget, including Medicaid expansion2013-06-05T05:52:44-04:0085899481472http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/state-revenues-above-monthly-forecast.htmlState revenues above monthly forecast2013-06-05T08:00:21-04:0085899481471http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/arkansas-delegation-wants-website-devoted-fed-excesses.htmlArkansas delegation wants website devoted to fed excesses2013-06-05T07:59:34-04:0085899481326http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/06/layoffs-at-honda-center-become-state-budget-issue.htmlLayoffs at Anaheim's Honda Center become CA state budget issue2013-06-05T06:42:36-04:0085899481342http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/sandoval-vetoes-four-more-bills-signs-24-othersSandoval vetoes four more bills, signs 24 others2013-06-05T06:49:58-04:0085899481330http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23385325/coloradans-get-32-8-million-mortage-settlement-checksColoradans to get $32.8 million in mortgage-settlement checks2013-06-05T06:43:34-04:0085899481213http://www.ctmirror.com/story/malloy-dc-school-security-campaign-fundraisingMalloy in D.C. for school security, campaign fundraising2013-06-05T05:56:24-04:0085899481208http://www.ctmirror.com/story/senate-approves-750m-borrowing-beef-states-checkbookSenate approves $750M in borrowing to beef up state's checkbook2013-06-05T05:54:19-04:0085899481278http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/scotts-office-unsure-if-tax-cut-really-passed/2124842Buzz: Officials in Scott's office unsure if tax cut passed2013-06-05T06:25:39-04:0085899481271http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/legislature/money-issues-resurface-for-rep-darryl-rouson-lawmaker-failed-to-pay-taxes/2124698Rep. Darryl Rouson failed to pay taxes on Tallahassee townhouse2013-06-05T06:24:00-04:0085899481466http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-06-04/deal-ready-spend-state-funds-deepen-savannah-harborDeal 'ready to spend' state funds to deepen Savannah harbor2013-06-05T07:57:24-04:0085899481444http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e7996ccd6bd74e6e8fbdfc376ff70856/HI--Mortgage-SettlementMore than 1,400 Hawaii borrowers to receive check from mortgage settlement2013-06-05T07:41:25-04:0085899481356http://hdnews.net/news/analysisAP060413Kansas Republicans pushed tax plan as old business2013-06-05T06:57:48-04:0085899481354http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2013-06-04/corrections-budget-cuts-put-spotlight-kings-absenceCorrections budget cuts put spotlight on King's absence2013-06-05T06:57:19-04:0085899481348http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/04/4273579/kansas-universities-weigh-budget.htmlTuition increases expected as Kansas universities brace for cuts2013-06-05T06:53:34-04:0085899481384http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/04/politics/lepage-rejects-bill-removing-his-ability-to-sign-off-on-ag-staff-pay/LePage rejects bill removing his ability to sign off on AG staff pay2013-06-05T07:05:22-04:0085899481378http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/04/news/state/risk-of-impasse-grows-as-republicans-reject-tax-increases-to-plug-budget-hole/Risk of impasse grows as Republicans reject tax increases to plug budget hole2013-06-05T07:03:27-04:0085899481401http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-irs-nom-20130604,0,6591592.storyAnti-gay-marriage group says it was targeted by IRS2013-06-05T07:11:58-04:0085899481357http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/06/rep_shaunna_o_connell_must_pay_to_see_bloated_ebt_accountsRep. Shaunna O’Connell must pay to see bloated EBT accounts2013-06-05T06:58:07-04:0085899481338http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/06/04/local-clean-tech-firms-getting-boost-from-federal-research-program/eB2Xhb552SrKwfPgLdlVUP/story.htmlUS agency fuels local clean tech companies2013-06-05T06:47:39-04:0085899481333http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/04/city-negotiators-suffolk-downs-far-apart-casino-deal/cipqm31fOFJhOemPHzp0EM/story.htmlBoston, Suffolk Downs at odds on casino payments2013-06-05T06:45:49-04:0085899481362http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130604/POLITICS02/306040347#ixzz2VKwFljFZMich. lawmakers wrap up $49B budget without extra road, Medicaid funds2013-06-05T06:59:13-04:0085899481247http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130604/NEWS04/306040016/Michigan-Legislature-finishes-approving-49-billion-budgetMichigan Legislature finishes approving $49 billion budget2013-06-05T06:14:46-04:0085899481286http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130605/1145000759.shtmlDayton privately re-signing a handful of bills2013-06-05T06:28:28-04:0085899481368http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162555/nearly-24000-missourians-to-get-mortgage-settlements/Nearly 24,000 Missourians to get mortgage settlements2013-06-05T07:00:13-04:0085899481365http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162551/missouri-revenues-up-more-than-10-percent-state-report-shows/Missouri revenues up more than 10 percent, state report shows2013-06-05T06:59:44-04:0085899481349http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/04/4273381/more-evidence-nixon-is-likely.htmlMore evidence Nixon is likely to veto tax bill2013-06-05T06:54:03-04:0085899481203http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130604arizona-house-budget-medicaid-vote.htmlArizona House leader schedules vote on budget, Medicaid2013-06-05T05:51:37-04:0085899481391http://journalstar.com/legislature/majority-of-senators-support-restoring-money-for-auditor-s-office/article_2c741507-f16c-52c0-bb01-792391e90766.htmlMajority of senators support restoring money for auditor's office2013-06-05T07:07:03-04:0085899481347http://www.rgj.com/article/20130605/NEWS11/306050015/Nevada-Legislature-analysis-Gov-Brian-Sandoval-calls-overtimeNevada Legislature analysis: Gov. Brian Sandoval calls overtime2013-06-05T06:52:41-04:0085899481339http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/special-session-ends-quickly-bill-approvalsSpecial session ends quickly with bill approvals2013-06-05T06:48:36-04:0085899481477http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6769737-95/hassan-calls-on-senate-to-pass-medicaid-expansionHassan calls on Senate to pass Medicaid expansion2013-06-05T08:02:22-04:0085899481474http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6780139-95/state-revenues-dip-in-may-but-nh-collections-still-279m-above-plan-for-yearState revenues dip in May, but N.H. collections still $27.9m above plan for year2013-06-05T08:01:09-04:0085899481293http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_Democrats_want_to_halt_college_building_funds_.htmlN.J. Democrats want to halt college building funds2013-06-05T06:31:39-04:0085899481306http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/NY-SUNY-union-agree-on-a-mostly-flat-labor-deal-4577178.phpNY, SUNY union agree on a mostly flat labor deal2013-06-05T06:34:43-04:0085899481298http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Court-State-can-t-rescind-Empire-tax-cuts-4577501.phpCourt: State can't rescind Empire tax cuts2013-06-05T06:33:02-04:0085899481396http://journalstar.com/legislature/heineman-signs-bill-to-offer-wind-energy-tax-incentives/article_d25a94c6-9d40-5df1-b822-54b7b4badb27.htmlHeineman signs bill to offer wind energy tax incentives2013-06-05T07:08:32-04:0085899481253http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/06/04/2938348/in-quick-house-panel-approves.htmlIn quick vote, House panel approves major tax bill2013-06-05T06:16:33-04:0085899481239http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/04/4084580/meck-commissioners-to-talk-about.htmlNC House approves transferring control of MeckLINK to an authority2013-06-05T06:12:48-04:0085899481376http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/second_day_of_budget_talks_bet.html#incart_riverSecond day of budget talks between Gov. Kitzhaber, lawmakers ends without agreement2013-06-05T07:02:43-04:0085899481374http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130604/NEWS/306040031/Governor-s-budget-names-state-building-projects-could-get-bond-moneyGovernor's budget names state building projects that could get bond money2013-06-05T07:02:04-04:0085899481370http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130605/NEWS/306050055/Budget-impasse-remains-unbrokenBudget impasse remains unbroken2013-06-05T07:00:51-04:0085899481274http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pa-block-grant-program-uncertain-690398/Pa. block grant program uncertain2013-06-05T06:24:34-04:0085899481484http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/06/ri-house-approves-secretary-of-commerce-bill-and-other-parts-of-speaker-fox.htmlR.I. House approves 'secretary of commerce' bill and other parts of Speaker Fox's economic development agenda2013-06-05T08:08:32-04:0085899481408http://www.thestate.com/2013/06/04/2802114/rand-study-finds-sc-will-pay-high.htmlRAND study finds SC will pay high price for Medicaid decision2013-06-05T07:22:40-04:0085899481405http://www.thestate.com/2013/06/04/2802086/bulk-of-4-k-funds-to-public-or.htmlBulk of 4-K funds to public or private schools in SC?2013-06-05T07:21:22-04:0085899481410http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130605/NEWS02/306040088/TN-attorney-says-IRS-harassed-his-education-groupTN attorney says IRS harassed his education group2013-06-05T07:23:36-04:0085899481407http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130605/NEWS0202/306050153/Nashville-council-approves-1-8-billion-budgetNashville council approves $1.8 billion budget2013-06-05T07:22:03-04:0085899481419http://www.texastribune.org/2013/06/05/closer-look-trbs-around-texas/A closer look at university construction needs2013-06-05T07:29:32-04:0085899481416http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/lawmakers-hope-to-revive-plan-for-2-billion-in-uni/nYB2D/?icmp=statesman_internallink_textlink_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesman_launchLawmakers hope to revive plan for $2 billion in university construction bonds2013-06-05T07:27:50-04:0085899481387http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jun/04/inslee-criticizes-lawmakers-lack-of-progress-on-bu/Inslee criticizes lawmakers' lack of progress on budget deal2013-06-05T07:06:06-04:0085899481385http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/06/washington_gov_inslee_laments.html#incart_riverWashington Gov. Inslee laments 'lack of substantive progress' in budget talks2013-06-05T07:05:35-04:0085899481422http://www.dailymail.com/News/201306030109State falls $25.8 million short of tax collection estimates2013-06-05T07:32:03-04:0085899481393http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/deal-announced-on-income-tax-cuts-school-vouchers/article_70a0b808-be63-54b3-b3dc-c21e0b54332f.htmlDeal announced on income tax cuts, school vouchers2013-06-05T07:07:34-04:0085899481392http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/state-budget-panel-votes-to-pay-hospitals-735-million-for-uninsured-patients-b9926098z1.htmlState budget panel votes to pay hospitals $73.5 million for uninsured patients2013-06-05T07:07:10-04:0085899481460http://trib.com/business/energy/wyoming-lawmakers-to-consider-tax-on-natural-gas-flaring/article_33cfa4e6-b58e-5507-b2ee-2fa5197fab1a.htmlWyoming lawmakers to consider tax on natural gas flaring2013-06-05T07:52:37-04:0085899481603http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/06/10_alabamians_convicted_of_une.html10 Alabamians convicted of unemployment fraud totaling nearly $48,0002013-06-06T06:25:45-04:0085899481595http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/06/573_million_in_bp_oil_spill_cl.html$573 million in BP oil spill claims paid in Alabama, but some who qualify haven't filed, AG says2013-06-06T06:23:00-04:0085899481784http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c190c662566b44679f66c03354a81302/AK--Governors-Mansion-RenovationRenovations, removal of soil believed contaminated planned at Alaska Governor's Mansion2013-06-06T07:41:33-04:0085899481549http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/education/article_be1d6b44-cdea-11e2-8aeb-0019bb2963f4.htmlArizona lawmakers gets another chance to fight court ruling to increase education funding2013-06-06T05:44:04-04:0085899481677http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/06/5475121/seiu-local-1000-criticizes-jerry.htmlCalifornia state workers rally for pay package2013-06-06T06:44:24-04:0085899481556http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Education-advocates-relieved-by-budget-4580576.phpEducation advocates relieved by budget2013-06-06T05:48:17-04:0085899481845http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130606/NEWS02/306060059/State-Rep-Bolden-wants-criminals-foot-billState Rep. Bolden wants criminals to foot bill2013-06-06T08:32:47-04:0085899481560http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/quinn-signs-legislation-to-pay-off-overdue-bills/article_970c9b2b-a200-55ce-a815-2e77ed4579a6.htmlQuinn signs legislation to pay off overdue bills2013-06-06T05:55:05-04:0085899481563http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130605/NEWS09/306050051/1056/NEWS05Iowa anti-abortion activist tells Congress about IRS questioning2013-06-06T05:59:59-04:0085899481733http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jun/05/liberal-group-hold-mock-funeral-kansas-protest-bro/?kansas_legislatureLiberal group to hold mock funeral for Kansas to protest Brownback’s tax measures2013-06-06T07:09:42-04:0085899481732http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jun/05/analysis-group-believes-new-tax-plan-could-ruin-Ka/?kansas_legislatureAnalysis group believes new tax plan could ruin Kansas2013-06-06T07:09:23-04:0085899481827http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/louisiana_house_and_senate_rea.html#incart_m-rpt-1House and Senate reach budget compromise; Jindal says he will sign off on plan2013-06-06T08:02:02-04:0085899481755http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/05/politics/interest-groups-amp-up-pressure-on-lawmakers-as-state-budget-impasse-deepens/Interest groups amp up pressure on lawmakers as state budget impasse deepens2013-06-06T07:28:28-04:0085899481598http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/snyder_schuette_pledge_4_milli.html#incart_riverSnyder, Schuette pledge $4 million to help process thousands of untested rape kits in Detroit2013-06-06T06:24:00-04:0085899481592http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130605/NEWS04/306050020/Snyder-proposes-4-million-test-unprocessed-Detroit-rape-kitsSnyder proposes $4 million to test unprocessed Detroit rape kits2013-06-06T06:22:02-04:0085899481754http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162580/missouri-republican-lawmakers-vow-override-attempt-on-tax-cut/Missouri Republican lawmakers vow override attempt on tax cut2013-06-06T07:28:15-04:0085899481752http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162588/nixon-cites-cost-estimates-sales-tax-hikes-as-among-reasons-for-tax-cut-veto/Nixon cites cost estimates, sales tax hikes as among reasons for tax-cut veto2013-06-06T07:27:51-04:0085899481731http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/05/4274758/nixon-vetoes-border-war-tax-cuts.htmlNixon’s veto of border war tax cuts sets up showdown with Missouri GOP2013-06-06T07:08:31-04:0085899481816http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/montana-oil-and-gas-lease-sale-nets/article_ac7d43fa-8b03-5ced-ad8f-b654223c38c5.htmlMontana oil and gas lease sale nets $531,5632013-06-06T07:57:20-04:0085899481813http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-university-system-not-covered-in-state-pay-deal/article_6b7ac816-ce47-11e2-9bc7-0019bb2963f4.htmlMontana University System not covered in state pay deal2013-06-06T07:56:35-04:0085899481812http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/bullock-administration-public-employee-unions-reach-deal-on-raises/article_c189b0be-ce47-11e2-a141-0019bb2963f4.htmlBullock administration, public employee unions reach deal on raises2013-06-06T07:56:05-04:0085899481632http://journalstar.com/news/local/lawmakers-leave-meaty-issues-on-table/article_7ceae2d8-43e4-5c83-98ff-2f757c7553fc.htmlLawmakers leave meaty issues on table2013-06-06T06:35:40-04:0085899481627http://journalstar.com/legislature/majority-of-senators-support-restoring-money-for-auditor-s-office/article_2c741507-f16c-52c0-bb01-792391e90766.htmlMajority of senators support restoring money for auditor's office2013-06-06T06:33:26-04:0085899481623http://journalstar.com/news/local/speaker-of-the-legislature-session-was-difficult/article_c16f7ab9-82a7-5cef-952c-2c7707e3329a.htmlSpeaker of the Legislature -- 2013 session was 'difficult'2013-06-06T06:32:08-04:0085899481727http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/government/nevadans-fail-boost-federal-homeland-security-funding-las-vegasNevadans fail to boost federal homeland security funding for Las Vegas2013-06-06T07:06:30-04:0085899481838http://news.providencejournal.com/politics/2013/06/expert-to-advise-lawmakers-on-38-studios-debt-has-ties-to-companies-involve.htmlExpert to advise lawmakers on 38 Studios debt has ties to companies involved in deal2013-06-06T08:21:26-04:0085899481833http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6819741-95/nh-house-approves-health-overhaul-grantN.H. House approves health overhaul grant2013-06-06T08:11:27-04:0085899481689http://www.northjersey.com/news/Advocates_fight_to_stop_Christie_administration_from_taking_up_to_165M_from_local_housing_funds.htmlAdvocates fight to stop Christie administration from taking up to $165M from local housing funds2013-06-06T06:47:54-04:0085899481684http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Tax-free-plan-gets-a-lukewarm-reception-4581328.phpTax-free plan gets a lukewarm reception2013-06-06T06:46:31-04:0085899481788http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_XGR_HOUSE_TAXES_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTNC House Republicans go back to original tax plan2013-06-06T07:45:01-04:0085899481783http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/05/4088171/cap-on-mortgage-deductions-is.htmlCap on mortgage deductions is back in House tax bill2013-06-06T07:41:32-04:0085899481631http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/05/ohio-could-get-millions-in-early-education-funds.htmlOhio could get millions in early-education funds2013-06-06T06:34:22-04:0085899481626http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/06/schools-keep-property-valuation-option.htmlBudget bill lets schools keep option of challenging property valuations2013-06-06T06:33:18-04:0085899481625http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130606/NEWS010801/306060045/Local-governments-warn-more-cuts-higher-taxesLocal governments warn of more cuts, higher taxes2013-06-06T06:32:56-04:0085899481624http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/06/ohio_senate_set_to_vote_on_its.html#incart_riverOhio Senate set to vote on its version of Kasich's budget2013-06-06T06:32:32-04:0085899481723http://newsok.com/oklahoma-tornadoes-insurance-claims-valued-at-250-million-so-far/article/3842170Insurance claims valued at $250 million so far2013-06-06T07:04:41-04:0085899481614http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130605/NEWS/306050055/Oregon-budget-impasse-remains-unbrokenOregon budget impasse remains unbroken2013-06-06T06:28:57-04:0085899481670http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pennsylvania-treasurer-denies-payment-on-no-bid-computer-contract-690485/Pennsylvania treasurer denies payment on no-bid computer contract2013-06-06T06:43:05-04:0085899481662http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett_could_hold_budget_to_g.html#incart_riverCorbett could hold up budget to get his agenda through2013-06-06T06:41:45-04:00