Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Revenue and Spending85899484740http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/many_states_get_federal_aid_eq.htmlMany states get federal aid equal to 40 percent of their own revenues2013-06-19T07:07:17-04:0085899484623http://www.politico.com/story/2013/06/farm-bill-spill-into-next-week-93025.html?hp=l9U.S. House farm bill vote likely to spill into next week2013-06-19T05:59:17-04:0085899484743http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/gov_robert_bentley_reinstates.htmlGov. Robert Bentley reinstates merit raises for state employees2013-06-19T07:08:51-04:0085899484742http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/06/jeffco_sewer_debt_plan_costly.htmlJeffco sewer debt plan costly to taxpayers, says report2013-06-19T07:08:25-04:0085899484741http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/revenue_current_private_school.htmlDepartment of Revenue -- Current private school students can't get Alabama Accountability Act tax credits2013-06-19T07:07:54-04:0085899484800http://www.adn.com/2013/06/18/2944255/group-says-signature-gathering.htmlGroup trying to repeal oil tax says signature-gathering being disrupted2013-06-19T07:40:11-04:0085899484602http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/20130618taxation-vexation-special-districts.htmlTaxation Vexation: Special districts often lead to wildly disparate tax bills among neighbors2013-06-19T05:49:10-04:0085899484711http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-budget-open-records-20130619,0,659990.storyBudget could limit public's access to government documents2013-06-19T06:53:35-04:0085899484690http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-governor-pay-raise-possible-20130618,0,3995323.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyRaises for state workers could affect decision on governor's pay2013-06-19T06:46:43-04:0085899484688http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/06/data-supports-hiking-officeholder-salaries-says-pay-panel-chair.htmlData supports raising CA state officials pay, panel chairman says2013-06-19T06:45:56-04:0085899484678http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-local-tax-changes-sidetracked-20130618,0,1741650.storyProposals allowing 55% vote for local taxes sidetracked2013-06-19T06:37:23-04:0085899484759http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23489187/gold-leaves-colorado-capitol-building-dome-return-fromGold leaves for Colorado Capitol building dome return from Italy2013-06-19T07:20:43-04:0085899484685http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/18/3458370/amazon-doesnt-need-tax-incentives.htmlAmazon doesn’t need tax incentives, but localities offer millions in tax breaks2013-06-19T06:42:51-04:0085899484777http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jun/18/regents-consider-bonds-new-engineering-building/?kansas_legislatureRegents to consider bonds for new engineering building2013-06-19T07:28:39-04:0085899484770http://cjonline.com/news/state/2013-06-19/regents-consider-tuition-hikesRegents to consider tuition hikes2013-06-19T07:26:12-04:0085899484781http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/06/senate_proposes_welfare_reform_but_faces_hurdlesSenate proposes welfare reform but faces hurdles2013-06-19T07:30:29-04:0085899484648http://www.freep.com/article/20130618/NEWS06/306180120/Obama-declares-disaster-Michigan-aid-recovery-from-spring-floodsObama declares disaster for Michigan to aid recovery from spring floods2013-06-19T06:14:59-04:0085899484643http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130618/POLITICS02/306180072/1022/POLITICS/Newly-signed-law-guarantees-revenue-DIA-Detroit-ZooNewly signed law guarantees revenue for DIA, Detroit Zoo2013-06-19T06:11:16-04:0085899484677http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/211822801.htmlMinnesota Poll results -- Income, cigarette tax hikes2013-06-19T06:32:37-04:0085899484665http://www.startribune.com/business/212085341.htmlAmazon drops blogger affiliates in Minnesota to avoid sales tax2013-06-19T06:26:35-04:0085899484764http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-and-west/feds-boost-homeland-security-funding-state-nevadaFeds boost homeland security funding for state of Nevada2013-06-19T07:22:48-04:0085899484730http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/06/report_says_nations_bridges_need_repairs_calls_for_more_funding.html#incart_riverReport: Many N.J. bridges need repairs, more funding2013-06-19T07:01:31-04:0085899484724http://www.northjersey.com/news/Start_of_NJ_Senate_budget_meeting_delayed_but_chair_still_optimistic.htmlStart of N.J. Senate budget meeting delayed, but chairman still optimistic2013-06-19T06:58:38-04:0085899484721http://www.northjersey.com/moonachie/Christie_to_cut_ribbon_on_renovated_Moonachie_senior_center.htmlChristie, officials open renovated Moonachie senior center2013-06-19T06:57:08-04:0085899484720http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_Senate_Democrats_seek_to_restore_75M_in_family_planning_funds_cut_by_Christie_in_2010.htmlN.J. Senate Democrats seek to restore $7.5M in family planning funds cut by Christie in 20102013-06-19T06:56:37-04:0085899484793http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b04644f335424435b586e1a55c1ec4f8/NM--Audit-Labor-ChargesFederal auditors recommend EPA recover $6M from NM agency for labor charges2013-06-19T07:36:17-04:0085899484799http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/06/18/2973511/dome-house-and-senate-leaders.htmlHouse and Senate leaders hope to strike deal on a major tax bill2013-06-19T07:39:54-04:0085899484611http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/budget-surplus-estimate-keeps-growing/article_dc90c9c4-d856-11e2-bae0-001a4bcf887a.htmlBudget surplus estimate keeps growing2013-06-19T05:53:19-04:0085899484608https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=1&article_id=402758ND approves more money to defend 2011 abortion law2013-06-19T05:52:05-04:0085899484607http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/403489/group/News/North Dakota general fund revenue beats forecast by $1.6 billion2013-06-19T05:51:39-04:0085899484663http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/06/gov_john_kasich_still_optimist.html#incart_riverGov. John Kasich still optimistic legislators will OK small business and personal income tax cuts2013-06-19T06:23:50-04:0085899484653http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/18/State-gets-bigger-than-expected-surplus.html$2.1 billion extra in state coffers is not all surplus2013-06-19T06:20:03-04:0085899484652http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130618/NEWS010801/306180121/Mix-tax-cuts-coming-state-budgetMix of tax cuts coming in state budget2013-06-19T06:19:42-04:0085899484661http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/oregon_k-12_budget_is_back_on.html#incart_riverOregon K-12 budget is back on the Senate's docket2013-06-19T06:23:07-04:0085899484656http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/budget-deal-would-aid-ore-colleges-universities/article_75f8916d-72c0-526f-8b82-eb5d7c1ed4c7.htmlBudget deal would aid Ore. colleges, universities2013-06-19T06:21:24-04:0085899484716http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20130619_ap_pasenatorseye401kstylepublicpensionplan.htmlPa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan2013-06-19T06:55:06-04:0085899484705http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/pennsylvania_turnpike_debt.html#incart_riverTurnpike CEO: If we have to keep paying PennDOT, road will suffer2013-06-19T06:51:46-04:0085899484694http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Pension_reforms_ready_to_move_even_as_PA_plans_to_keep_underfunding.htmlPension reforms ready to move, even as PA plans to keep underfunding2013-06-19T06:48:34-04:0085899484686http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130619_Deal_said_to_be_in_works_on_school_finances.htmlDeal said to be in works on Philly school finances2013-06-19T06:44:55-04:0085899484666http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/06/19/2644303/lawmakers-see-hope-in-state-budget.htmlLawmakers see hope in state budget forecast2013-06-19T06:26:44-04:0085899484674http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/states-welfare-to-work-program-might-leave-budget-hole-b9936391z1-211981971.htmlAssembly to boost voucher schools in budget2013-06-19T06:31:18-04:0085899484671http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130618/APC010401/306180283/Republicans-negotiate-changes-Wisconsin-budgetRepublicans negotiate changes to Wisconsin budget2013-06-19T06:30:18-04:0085899484669http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130618/APC010401/306180273/High-capacity-wells-change-being-delayed-budgetHigh capacity wells change being delayed in budget2013-06-19T06:29:36-04:0085899484467http://adn.com/2013/06/17/2943014/alaska-receives-donation-for-debris.htmlAlaska receives donation for debris removal2013-06-18T07:22:43-04:0085899484401http://blogs.sacbee.com/the_state_worker/2013/06/california-state-employees-new-best-buddy.htmlCalifornia finance director will decide when state raises kick in2013-06-18T06:52:09-04:0085899484394http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/State-budget-triples-refinery-inspectors-4606087.phpState budget triples refinery inspectors2013-06-18T06:48:16-04:0085899484381http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2013/06/17/new-state-budget-few-business-reform.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20bizj_sacramentoNew state budget offers few major reforms for business2013-06-18T06:42:45-04:0085899484529http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130618/NEWS02/306180052/Markell-proposes-casino-bailout-from-tax-revenue-windfallMarkell proposes casino bailout from tax revenue windfall2013-06-18T08:14:11-04:0085899484479http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324520904578551663796891152.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_5Florida paid $9.5 million in settlement over crisis-era deal2013-06-18T07:31:55-04:0085899484322http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/economicdevelopment/is-florida-in-a-long-8211-and-wrong-8211-race-to-be-cheapest-for-business/2127154Is Florida in a long – and wrong – race to be cheapest for business?2013-06-18T06:10:22-04:0085899484316http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/politifact-bill-nelson-says-rick-scott-said-no-to-1-million-to-monitor/2127031PolitiFact: Bill Nelson says Rick Scott said no to $1 million to monitor health insurance rates2013-06-18T06:05:25-04:0085899484480http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/06/hawaii-tax-revenues-up-by-99.htmlHawaii tax revenues up by 9.9%2013-06-18T07:31:57-04:0085899484442http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jun/17/decisions-ku-budget-cuts-now-hands-deans-other-lea/?kansas_legislatureDecisions on KU budget cuts now in hands of deans, other leaders2013-06-18T07:11:51-04:0085899484439http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jun/17/report-says-schools-underfunded-657-million-fy-201/?kansas_legislatureReport says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 20152013-06-18T07:11:01-04:0085899484497http://theadvocate.com/news/6251986-123/legislators-looking-for-health-careLegislators looking for health care funding alternatives2013-06-18T07:41:29-04:0085899484494http://theadvocate.com/news/6276967-123/leger-legislature-needs-to-doLeger: Legislature needs to do a lot more work on the budget2013-06-18T07:40:07-04:0085899484491http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/louisiana_constitutional_limit.html#incart_riverLouisiana constitutional limits on Gulf oil spill money fails in Legislature2013-06-18T07:37:37-04:0085899484487http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/jindal_launches_statewide_tour.html#incart_riverJindal launches statewide tour, plans to sign community colleges construction bill2013-06-18T07:35:20-04:0085899484380http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/17/politics/democrats-pass-changes-to-gop-insurance-law-they-campaigned-against/Democrats pass changes to GOP insurance law they campaigned against2013-06-18T06:42:35-04:0085899484375http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/17/politics/lepage-vetoes-medicaid-expansion-says-maine-can-do-better/LePage vetoes Medicaid expansion, says ‘Maine can do better’2013-06-18T06:40:16-04:0085899484417http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-budget-pass-20130617,0,5302644.storyLower property taxes but higher fees for city residents2013-06-18T06:58:56-04:0085899484358http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/211941461.htmlRepublican-controlled Assembly to begin budget debate, vote expected Wednesday2013-06-18T06:32:43-04:0085899484339http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/06/18/news/dfl-tax-increasesDFL lawmakers hint that some sales tax increases may go away2013-06-18T06:23:20-04:0085899484492http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/bullock-administration-agrees-to-full-increase-for-groups-that-serve/article_909171d2-d7ab-11e2-9cf5-001a4bcf887a.htmlBullock administration agrees to full increase for groups that serve mentally disabled2013-06-18T07:38:04-04:0085899484429http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/education/nevada-selected-early-childhood-education-grantNevada selected for early childhood education grant2013-06-18T07:05:43-04:0085899484425http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/government/tax-battle-nevada-shaping-2014Tax battle in Nevada shaping up for 20142013-06-18T07:03:50-04:0085899484505http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6960315-95/house-senate-budget-negotiators-dig-in-heels-over-medicaid-expansionHouse, Senate budget negotiators dig in heels over Medicaid expansion2013-06-18T07:48:01-04:0085899484503http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/7040614-95/judge-says-nhs-new-education-tax-credit-violates-state-constitutionJudge says N.H.’s new education tax credit violates state Constitution2013-06-18T07:44:44-04:0085899484397http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/Democrats_Restore_Christie_health_clinic_cuts.htmlDemocrats: Restore Christie health clinic cuts2013-06-18T06:49:24-04:0085899484388http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_budget_bill_in_the_works_but_still_no_deal_just_two_weeks_from_deadline_lawmakers_say.htmlN.J. lawmakers work to finalize budget as deadline looms2013-06-18T06:46:15-04:0085899484384http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_lawmakers_approve_tuition_bill_for_those_in_US_illegally.htmlTuition cut sought for immigrant children in N.J.2013-06-18T06:43:53-04:0085899484333http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Assembly-restores-care-facilities-funds-4606154.phpAssembly restores care facilities' funds2013-06-18T06:17:30-04:0085899484528http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_3f05cb52-d7b9-11e2-977c-0019bb30f31a.htmlMcCrory -- Budget deal may not happen by July 12013-06-18T08:13:09-04:0085899484520http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/18/4113639/nc-senate-expected-to-take-final.htmlNC Senate expected to take final tax overhaul vote2013-06-18T08:03:45-04:0085899484331http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/oregon-senate-votes-down-schools-budget/article_024aeb86-7e24-561c-a8d3-1447199bd8bc.htmlOregon Senate votes down schools budget2013-06-18T06:14:53-04:0085899484324http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/06/oregon_legislators_look_at_exp.html#incart_riverOregon legislators look at expanded tax options for financially troubled counties2013-06-18T06:12:31-04:0085899484323http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/oregon_school_budget_fails_bac.html#incart_riverOregon school budget fails, back to table for negotiators2013-06-18T06:12:03-04:0085899484370http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/state_revenue_picture_grows_br.html#incart_riverState revenue picture grows brighter, according to Independent Fiscal Office forecast2013-06-18T06:38:03-04:0085899484366http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/house_gop_wish_list_adds_new_w.html#incart_m-rpt-1House GOP wish list adds new wrinkle to Pennsylvania transportation funding debate2013-06-18T06:36:20-04:0085899484363http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Turnpike_subsidies_may_cease_under_PA_transportation_bill__but_when.htmlTurnpike subsidies may cease under PA transportation bill – but when?2013-06-18T06:35:14-04:0085899484516http://news.providencejournal.com/business/2013/06/ri-litter-tax-being-used-for-general-government-not-recycling.htmlR.I. litter tax being used for general government, not recycling2013-06-18T08:00:04-04:0085899484495http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-17/rhode-island-s-credit-may-dip-on-schilling-debt-downgrade.htmlRhode Island’s credit may drop on Schilling debt coverage2013-06-18T07:40:20-04:0085899484544http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130618/APN/1306180597SC Ports agency to mapping out fiscal 2014 plan2013-06-18T08:29:12-04:0085899484541http://www.thestate.com/2013/06/18/2823861/no-pay-raises-for-state-employees.htmlNo pay raises for state employees in SC budget deal2013-06-18T08:26:04-04:0085899484521http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/17/4112401/sc-lawmakers-hope-to-pass-budget.htmlCompromise could provide $800M for SC roads2013-06-18T08:04:49-04:0085899484340http://www.argusleader.com/proart/20130618/news/306180013/federal-budget-squeeze-being-felt-across-south-dakota?pagerestricted=1Federal budget squeeze being felt across South Dakota2013-06-18T06:23:40-04:0085899484449http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/jun/18/judge-grants-week-extension-to-delay-of/?localJudge grants week extension to delay of state layoffs2013-06-18T07:14:36-04:0085899484523http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130618/NEWS07/130618001/GMP-says-saving-bats-would-cost-4-millionGMP says saving bats would cost $4 million2013-06-18T08:06:39-04:0085899484473http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/grant-funds-hiring-of-more-school-resource-officers-in-va/article_a9130444-d762-11e2-a34a-001a4bcf6878.htmlGrant funds hiring of more school resource officers in Va.2013-06-18T07:26:35-04:0085899484465http://pilotonline.com/2013/06/official-tolls-ruling-could-cost-va-2b-if-upheldTransportation secretary: Va. could lose up to $2B in toll ruling2013-06-18T07:22:07-04:0085899484346http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/06/17/2641545/budget-impasse-has-state-staffers.htmlBudget impasse has state staffers concerned2013-06-18T06:26:20-04:0085899484350http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/wisconsin-lawmakers-to-vote-this-week-on-68-billion-budget-b9935434z1-211822861.htmlGOP leaders rush to prep Wisconsin budget plan for final vote2013-06-18T06:28:53-04:0085899484343http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/democrats-urge-moderate-republicans-to-join-them/article_70a0b808-be63-54b3-b3dc-c21e0b54332f.htmlDemocrats urge moderate Republicans to join them2013-06-18T06:25:19-04:0085899484498http://wyofile.com/gregory_nickerson/wyomings-k-12-education/Two key facts to know about Wyoming’s K-12 education funding2013-06-18T07:41:35-04:0085899484089http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/proart/20130616/news02/306160033/ala-democrats-work-stay-afloat-keep-office-open-pay-down-bills/Ala. Democrats work to stay afloat, keep office open, pay down bills2013-06-17T07:02:42-04:0085899484141http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/16/4110863/sales-tax-holiday-on-budget-chopping.htmlSales tax holiday on budget chopping block2013-06-17T07:47:26-04:0085899484122http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/17/5501573/as-california-revenue-rises-school.html#mi_rss=Our%20RegionAs California revenue rises, school districts on firmer ground2013-06-17T07:35:45-04:0085899484094http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/16/county-still-wary-of-brown-budget-deal/County wary of Brown budget2013-06-17T07:04:51-04:0085899484052http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23470284/colorado-rapped-poor-regulation-roadside-advertising-signsColorado rapped for poor regulation of roadside advertising signs2013-06-17T06:43:17-04:0085899483937http://www.ctmirror.com/story/state-will-approve-funds-plan-new-sandy-hook-elementary-schoolState will approve funds to plan new Sandy Hook Elementary School2013-06-17T05:26:41-04:00