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Illinois Follows Nevada with Highest Unemployment

State unemployment numbers fluctuate and once again Nevada tops the country, but the state that comes in second is new.

Tensions Rise Amid Demise of Utah-Nevada Water Pact

Will Las Vegas’ thirst spark a water war between Utah and Nevada?

States in Recovery: Housing

The housing crisis that threw states into economic free fall is helping them climb back out.

Pay Boost on the Horizon for Some State Workers

Far fewer people are working for state governments than before the recession began, but those who remain may get modest salary increases this year.

Nevada and New Jersey Jockey for Online Gambling Revenue

One day after Governor Chris Christie gave conditional support to a bill that would open up New Jersey to gambling on the Internet, Governor Brian Sandoval Friday released a statement saying “the need to act quickly has become even more important.”

Issue To Watch: School Testing

A number of states are pushing to up the stakes on reading tests for younger students and assign letter grades to schools.

Nevada State of the State Address 2013

CARSON CITY, Nevada -- Jan. 16 -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Brian Sandoval's (R) 2013 State of the State Address:

States Get More Time to Decide If They Will Run Their Own Health Insurance Exchanges

Only a few new states have opted to build and operate their own insurance exchanges. More are taking a wait and see approach.

Next Elections: Races for Legislative Leadership

For aspiring legislative leaders, the elections aren’t over yet. Even as the final counts from last week’s votes are still being tallied, lawmakers who hope to be house speakers or senate presidents are courting their colleagues.

Dollars in the Desert: Nevada State Senate Contest Rakes in Big Money

Outside money is pouring into the most expensive state legislative campaign in Nevada. Will it determine the outcome?

Best of #StateReads: Michigan Confronts Crime by Parolees and Probationers

This week’s extraordinary journalism about state government, tagged to #StateReads on Twitter.

No Child Left Behind: Not Dead Yet

Most states have received waivers from the federal No Child Left Behind law, but some have found flexibility harder to come by.

North Dakota Voters Sidestep Controversies

On an Election Day that featured intraparty legislative races in several states, North Dakota voters shied away from several controversies over the University of North Dakota's “Fighting Sioux” nickname, protections for religious liberty and local property taxes.

While Congress Stalls, States Worry About Highway Funds

A three-year standoff in Congress makes planning transportation projects harder for states.

Nevada Governor Moves to Political Center on Taxes

TODAY'S TAKE: Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, a Republican elected on a strict no-tax platform, angered conservatives last year when he extended a series of temporary tax increases that were scheduled to expire. On Tuesday (March 13), Sandoval announced that he wants to extend them again.

Job Numbers Show Nevada Economy Finally Turning a Corner

TODAY'S TAKE: For the first time in five years, Nevada added more private-sector jobs than it lost in 2011, according to figures the state released Tuesday (February 28).

Nevada Gamble: Lawmaker Resigns to Help Her Party

TODAY'S TAKE: A Nevada state senator from a safely Democratic district has resigned to run in a more competitive one, hoping to oust an incumbent Republican and keep her party in control of her narrowly divided chamber.

Congressional Wrangling Leaves Sales Tax Deduction in Question

TODAY'S TAKE: Residents of seven states without an individual income tax are watching the budget debate on Capitol Hill to see whether they will be able to keep writing off state sales taxes on goods they purchase.

Nevada Has Head Start as States React to Federal Gambling Decision

States all over the country can act quickly now that the federal government has reversed its outright ban on Internet gambling. But one state may have an advantage over the others in gearing up for the new system.

More Water for Las Vegas Means More Resentment in Rural Areas

Will Las Vegas, Nevada's economic engine, get permission to draw extra water from underneath the state's rural eastern counties? One state bureaucrat has the power to decide a question that has long concerned environmentalists and has aggravated a statewide political rift.

Casinos, Online Poker Get State Attention

Massachusetts is planning new resort-style gambling casinos, and Florida and New York may open their first commercial casinos as a way to generate more tax revenue. Meanwhile, states that already have casinos are looking at new ways to tap the gambling that takes place online illegally.

States Beginning to Rethink Indigent Defense Systems

Governments can save on legal costs by setting flat fees for those who defend the poor. But many wonder if the practice is fair to defendants.

Will Nevada Diversify Its Boom-and-Bust Economy?

ECONOMY & BUSINESS BEAT: The state that leads the nation in unemployment and foreclosures is doing some soul-searching over how to control its volatile economic cycles.

Nevada Law Frees Hands but Clogs Shoulders

TRANSPORTATION BEAT: Nevada police started enforcing a law banning drivers from using handheld devices, but discovered some motorists are taking risks to comply with the new rule.

Tax Supporters Turn to the Ballot Box

As it becomes more difficult to get state legislatures to pass tax increases, people who think cash-strapped states have cut budgets too much are taking their case straight to voters.

Health Care Law is Bigger Challenge for Some States

TODAY'S TAKE: Eight states will face the greatest difficulties in handling the influx of new Medicaid patients expected after the federal Affordable Care Act goes into full effect in 2014, a new study says.

Reducing California's Car Fleet a Tough Sell

TRANSPORTATION BEAT: California is well short of Governor Jerry Brown's goal of selling half the state's fleet of cars… A national safety group tells states not to outlaw driving while talking on the phone… Utah adds a designation for veterans on its driver's licenses, and other transportation news.

After Standoff, Illinois Road Construction Continues

TRANSPORTATION BEAT: Illinois senators agree to back off in a budget fight that threatened to halt the state's summer road building season … Nevada clears the way for its first and only tollroad … Digital billboards could soon be legal in Missouri and Oregon, and other transportation news.

How a Court Ruling Ended Nevada Budget Fight

With just days remaining in the legislative session, Nevada's Republican governor and Democratic-led Legislature were locked in a stalemate over the state budget. That's when the Nevada Supreme Court stepped in with a ruling that may change the way all future Nevada budgets are built.

Business Tax Cuts Pass in Michigan But Falter Elsewhere

Republican governors are trying to make good on their promises to cut corporate taxes, but some are finding a bit more resistance than they may have expected.

Court Ruling Upends Nevada Governor's No-Tax Stand

TODAY'S TAKE: A Nevada Supreme Court ruling ripped a $656 million hole in the state budget Thursday (May 26). Republican Governor Brian Sandoval, who has denounced tax increases, now says he will go along with tax extensions sought by Democrats.

All Public Sector Employees in New Jersey Will Have to Live In-State

MANAGEMENT BEAT: No more commuting from New York and Philadelphia for New Jersey workers … Governments are spending more time collecting and organizing data than using it … A collective bargaining showdown in Nevada, and other management news.

States' Casino Tax Revenue Tops $7 Billion

Gambling expansion meant a sizeable amount of extra money for some states last year - but it meant a declining take for others.

Governors Target Rules at Businesses' Behest

Newly elected Republicans - and some Democrats - have made rethinking regulations a top priority. That has environmentalists and consumer advocates nervous.

State Officials Try to Redefine 'Adequate' Education

EDUCATION BEAT: Kansas and New Hampshire look for a new definition of "adequate" public education ... An Indiana Senate committee advances a bill limiting collective bargaining for teachers ... Nevada's governor proposes cuts to higher education and K-12 budgets, and other education news.

Nevada State of the State Address 2011

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Jan. 24 - Following is the text of Gov. Brian Sandoval's (R) 2011 state of the state address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers…My Fellow Nevadans: It is a special honor to be here for my firs

Report Examines Fiscal Problems in Four Western States

TODAY'S TAKE: The fiscal problems facing four western states - Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada - may be deeper than feared, partly because of structural deficits that existed before the recession, according to a new report from a regional think tank. The study highlights another western state, Utah, as having sound budgeting practices.

Jerry Brown's Tax Plans Come into Focus

California's governor-elect wants to extend income, sales and vehicle tax increases, Nevada's incoming governor finally quits his day job, and more news of the historic shift in power in the states.

Jerry Brown to Abolish California Inspector General Office

TRANSITION WATCH: California's governor-elect kills a watchdog office to save $700,000, Nevada's incoming governor considers budget plans that trouble local governments and more news of the historic shift in power in the states.

Private-School Vouchers Return to Education Agenda

In several states, newly elected Republican governors are reviving the idea of using taxpayer money to send students to private schools.

Oklahoma House Republicans Question Leader's Conservatism

TRANSITION WATCH: Kris Steele's focus on economic issues angers some right-leaning Oklahoma Republicans, Connecticut's new governor is likely to dictate the fate of tens of millions of state e-mails, and other news of the historic shift in power in the states.

Conservatives Battle for Tennessee House Speakership

TRANSITION WATCH: The Tea Party becomes involved in the race for Tennessee House speaker, Arizona contemplates a flat tax and other news of the historic shift in power in the states.

Nevada GOP Sends Legislative Icon Packing

TODAY'S TAKE: Bill Raggio has for years been the most powerful man in the Nevada Legislature. But on Thursday (Nov. 4), the leader of Nevada's Senate Republicans for nearly three decades was stripped of that post by his own party - because of his support for Democratic U.S. Senator Harry Reid and his willingness to reach across the aisle.

Political Ad Tells Latinos Not to Vote

TODAY'S TAKE: As a backlash brews over the controversial advertisement in Nevada, the question is whether it will have any impact on Hispanic turnout on November 2.

With Health Care Lawsuits, States Hope for Victory but Plan for Defeat

Even as 21 states are suing to stop the federal health care overhaul from taking effect, each one is also taking concrete measures to implement the law.

Term Limits Will Create Rookie League in Some Legislatures

Many anti-incumbent voters eager to oust their state legislators in 2010 will find term limits doing it for them. Nearly 400 lawmakers in 14 states are being forced by law to retire this year, including a fifth of the nation's house speakers and other key leadership figures. That has raised worries about how newcomers will deal with governing during a budget crisis.

Five More Governor's Races Set for Fall

TODAY'S TAKE: Voters in five states chose their major-party candidates for governor on Tuesday (June 8), while the Republican contenders in a sixth - South Carolina - are headed for a runoff. Among the prominent headlines: Nevada's Jim Gibbons became the first sitting governor in state history to be rejected in a primary, and former Iowa governor Terry Branstad is one step closer to a return.

Tuesday's Primaries: What to Watch

TODAY'S TAKE: In the busiest primary election day of the year, voters in 10 states will go to the polls Tuesday (June 8) to decide a wide range of questions from whether Maine will reform its tax code to which Republican will face off against Jerry Brown in the California governor's race. Stateline outlines key themes to watch in the state-level contests.

Arizona Law Stokes Immigration Talk in D.C.

TODAY'S TAKE: An Arizona law, signed Friday (April 23) by Governor Jan Brewer, that gives local police broad new powers to arrest illegal immigrants drew a rebuke from President Obama and revived long-stalled efforts to overhaul the country's immigration laws.

Bill Raggio: Master of Nevada Politics

RENO, Nev. - Bill Raggio is the master of the Nevada Senate, and has been the key player in much of state government for nearly 40 years. More dealmaker than dictator, he retains his influence even though his party is no longer in the legislative majority. Some say he has as much power as the governor. Others say that's wrong - he has more.

Smaller Prison Count Breaks 38-Year Trend

State prisons have been a dynamic growth industry over the past four decades, with the number of inmates exploding by more than 700 percent. No longer. A survey released Wednesday (March 17) by the Pew Center on the States, the parent organization of Stateline.org, finds that the total number of prisoners in state custody declined last year for the first time since 1972.

Fee Hikes OK For Some Anti-Tax Govs

TODAY'S TAKE: Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell both are Republicans who have vowed not to raise taxes. Gibbons even has said that he would rather cut his way out of a projected $3 billion budget shortfall next year - or about half the state's two-year budget - than raise taxes. But both governors are eyeing fee increases as a part of their budget solutions.

Nevada Closes 22 Percent Budget Gap

TODAY'S TAKE: Nevada lawmakers and Governor Jim Gibbons on Sunday (Feb. 28) agreed to a plan of deep cuts and fee increases to close a shortfall that amounts to 22 percent of the state's current two-year budget. But the agreement is just a prelude to what will likely be even deeper problems a year from now in a state that has repeatedly slashed its already-lean budget.

A Crack in the Prison Door

The recession is forcing lawmakers in some states to search for savings in places that might have been unthinkable a few years ago, including in their prison systems. One of those states is Oregon, where lawmakers last year approved a measure that will result in about 3,500 inmates being released from prison earlier than scheduled.But a recent backlash over the law serves as a reminder of the political sensitivity surrounding "early releases" as a money-saving effort. California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin are among the other states that have recently accelerated prisoner releases or are considering doing so.

Govs Feel the Weight of Wielding Budget Ax

TODAY'S TAKE: Even for governors sounding the alarm about unbalanced budgets, the act of getting their states back in the black is easier said than done.

Nevada State of the State Address 2010

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Feb. 8 - Following is the text of Gov. Jim Gibbons' (R) 2010 state of the state address: Hello, I'm Governor Jim Gibbons. I am always honored to speak directly to you. But the truth is, I would rather that the circumstances did not compel me to address you tonight. The great inventor and

Summary of the Nevada State of the State Address

Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) started off his state of the state address Feb. 8 by rattling off a series of statistics that he said reflects the recession's "crippling hold on Nevada," including: a 13 percent unemployment rate, a 24.5 percent drop in home values over the third quarter of 2009, a 17 percent fall in state revenues last year and a $1 billion hole in a $6 billion budget.

Weekly Wrap: Fed Report Doubts Energy States Will Recover First

Revenues down in gas-producing states; Obama snubs Las Vegas-again; and economist Mark Zandi predicts start of economic expansion.

State Officials Weigh in on Health Care

TODAY'S TAKE: The deeply partisan debate over health care legislation working its way through Congress is breaking down along similar lines in the states, which will be tasked with carrying out much of the plan.

'Opt Out' Proposal Puts Focus on States

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid's call Monday (Oct. 26) for a new public health insurance plan already is prompting debate in state legislatures, which could opt out under the latest proposal being promoted by Democrats on Capitol Hill.

Weekly Wrap: Tax Panels Focus on States' Long Term Fiscal Health

States are creating commissions to examine the future financing of government. A new Census report highlights foreclosure rates, median housing values in states.

Budget Cuts Drive DMV Changes

Drivers going to the department of motor vehicles will likely face longer lines and higher service fees in several states as recession-ravaged budgets force the shutdown of branch offices, a reduced work force and the need to raise revenue.

Nevada State of the State Address 2009

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Jan. 15 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Jim Gibbons' (R) 2009 state of the state address: Speaker Buckley, Majority Leader Horsford, Lt. Governor Krolicki, members of the Senate and the Assembly, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, distinguished guests, an

Three Western Governors Float Tax Hikes

Frequently the option of last resort, tax increases are on the table in California, Nevada and Oregon as more states try to confront budget problems and the ailing economy.

Parties Battle for Control of Statehouses

Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are in the national spotlight as states that could swing either Republican or Democrat in November's presidential elections. But they are also among the top 10 battleground states where political control could turn over in at least one chamber of the state legislature, according to a new analysis.

Final Convention News From State Delegations

Were Oklahoma's Ron Paul delegates disenfranchised?

WORTH NOTING: Nevada ed official out after making out

A Nevada education official resigns after smooching with his wife at a board meeting. A religious group in West Virginia balks at new driver's license security measures. And a trio of MIT students are in trouble for hacking the Boston subway. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.

States Move to Regulate Senior Guardians

As the U.S. population ages and families scatter across the country, the frail elderly increasingly end up relying on court-appointed guardians when they can no longer take care of their personal affairs. California just joined six other states in watching over these professionals charged with protecting society's most vulnerable adults.

WORTH NOTING: Gibbons Used State Cell Phone to Text 'Another Woman'

Nevada state telephone records show embattled Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) sent hundreds of text messages to his alleged paramour on a state-owned cell phone, often late at night. Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee rescues a North Carolina lawmaker. And Vermont becomes the 29th state to make Juneteenth a state holiday. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.

WORTH NOTING: Partying, Politicking and Parrying at Governors' Pads

Some governors can't get away from prying eyes, even in their own mansions. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter (D) is embarrassed when word leaks out of his son's birthday beer bash on the premises; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) can barely get a GOP sign on his own yard; and Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) is fighting to get the keys to his mansion from his soon-to-be ex-wife. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.

Report: States Seeking Prison Solutions

State governments, facing leaner budgets this year as the national economy struggles, are exploring strategies to contain surging prison populations without building costly new correctional facilities, according to a report released Wednesday (Jan. 23).

Palin strikes a pose in Vogue

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) is set to join the glitterati in the fashion magazine Vogue. Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) gets a whole bunch of charcoal for Christmas. And New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) wins a New Hampshire primary. In case you missed those stories this week, Worth Noting fills you in.

States' green-building laws 'lead by example'

While rarely requiring private developers to meet eco-aware standards enacted for public buildings, some states are offering builders tax breaks and other incentives to pursue energy-efficient construction. Long-term energy savings are a bonus.

A sagebrush state shows its spirit

Idaho's governor this month has drummed up support for a statewide, citizen-led volunteer effort to rehabilitate vast areas of wildfire- scorched earth - double what has burned in California this week - by replanting the land with millions of seeds of a native shrub.

States, feds try to keep up with wildfires

With major wildfires burning in more than a dozen states and officials on high alert for more, authorities are scrambling to contain the blazes and keep new ones from igniting, despite unfavorable weather and strained resources.

Last dance for provocative plate

A woman's name proves too racy for a license plate in North Las Vegas. West Virginia lawmakers debate how to dress up ground beef . And a Missouri state senator gets busted for entering a casino illegally. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.

Payday Lenders Catch Lawmakers' Attention

Legislators in Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon recently have clamped down on the short-term, high-interest lending industry, blaming it for saddling residents with dangerous levels of debt.

Ohio gov defends LeBron in a big way

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) stops efforts to take down a 10-story banner of basketball star LeBron James in Cleveland. Nevada lawmakers blow a deadline, but just barely. And Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) skips town after telling legislators to stay. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.

Leaving dog poop not a crime

A woman is found not guilty of a crime for leaving dog feces on a politician's doorstep. A porn star's blog led to the firing of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. And a Georgia lawmaker gets a DUI and "legislator of the year" award in the same week. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.

Attacks on Homeless Spur New Laws

A nationwide surge in violence against homeless people has at least six states considering stiffer punishments by adding attacks on the homeless to state hate crime laws.

Nevada State of the State Address 2007

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Jan. 22 - Following is the prepared text of Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbon's (R) 2007 state of the state address. Click here to access the governor's Web page and view the address. Speaker Buckley, Majority Leader Raggio, Lieutenant Governor Krolicki, members of the Senate and Assembly, honorable Ju

Speakers get schooled in statesmanship

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Interested in a quick course on how to excel as a state legislative leader? Here's what you would learn: Be involved and inclusive; stay focused on your goals and personal values; be humble.

Battles for gavels kick off 2007 sessions

The newly elected Democratic majority in the Pennyslvania House chose a speaker from the minority party for the first time in state history. Majority Republicans in the Tennessee Senate banded together to oust their Democratic leader, a 36-year veteran and the longest-serving presiding officer in the nation. Those are just two of the bruising leadership battles fought as all 50 state legislatures launch their lawmaking sessions.

Seven States Win Federal Tax-Break Extension

Taxpayers in seven states without income taxes are poised to keep a federal tax break while four Gulf Coast states stand to gain millions of dollars in new oil royalties, thanks to the outgoing Republican-controlled Congress.

States Ask Hospitals to Come Clean

Faced with a modern-day medical challenge, states increasingly are taking steps to track the number of patients who acquire serious infections while hospitalized. Eight states -- including four with new laws this year -- now require hospitals to tally their infection rates, amid indications that the cost of these medical complications -- in both dollars and lives -- is mounting.

Nevada State of the State Address 2005

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Jan. 24 - Following is the text of Gov. Kenny Guinn's 2005 state of the state address: Speaker Perkins; Majority Leader Raggio; Lieutenant Governor Hunt; members of the Senate and Assembly; honorable Justices of the Supreme Court; constitutional officers; distinguished guests; and my fellow ci

Cloud Seedings' Silver Lining Hard to Prove

Colorado and Nevada shot skyward tiny particles of silver iodide, which has a similar crystalline structure to ice, hoping to fool the clouds into creating snow. Utah tested a rarer method of snowmaking: injecting clouds with super-cooled propane gas from mountaintop tanks.

Western Governors University Improves Its Grade

Western Governors University, an online academic institution established by 19 states in 1997, has more than doubled its enrollment in the past year to 3,000 students. The surge in enrollment came as e-learning at colleges and universities across the country recorded a dramatic rise. While the number of students taking courses on the Internet is increasing, academics and entrepreneurs disagree over whether the trend is good or bad.

Nevada Is Fastest Growing State

Nevada was No. 1 among states for the 18th consecutive year with a growth rate of 4.1 percent, according to federal population estimates released today.

Medical Malpractice Fights Go to Voters in Four States

Voters in four states will pick sides Nov. 2 in the contentious debate over costly malpractice insurance premiums for doctors, an issue rife in statehouses across the country this year. Physicians and health insurance groups in Florida, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming are lobbying voters to approve tort reform ballot measures, in the face of fierce resistance from trial lawyer groups. The issue also is being raised in three governors races and other state contests.

Nevada Legislatures Web site Ranks First

Some state legislatures do a better job than others connecting their citizens to statehouse developments. A new report ranks the top 10 and puts Nevada on top.

Conservatives Urge Spending Restraint

A leading conservative economist is lashing out at the Republican governors of Alabama, Nevada and Ohio for raising taxes, accusing them of "acting like Democrats without the charisma or the heart."

Six States Miss Budget Deadlines

California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oregon and Rhode Island all missed budget deadlines as of 12:01 AM Tuesday because of partisan bickering over taxing and spending. A handful of other states, including Missouri, New Jersey and North Carolina, flirted with blown deadlines but reached budget agreements before July 1, the dawn of the new fiscal year in all but four states.

High Court Gives Congress Rare Federalism Victory

The U.S. Supreme Court has generally sided with the states in recent years in cases testing state versus federal powers. But it departed from that pattern in ruling last week that states must obey the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act. In this report, a constitutional law expert who will soon become Dean of the University of Richmond School of Law explains the meaning of Nevada v Hibbs.

Tax Bite Big in Maine, Small in Alaska

Alaska and Maine are far apart geographically, but their tax burdens represent an even bigger divide -- Maine residents have the nation's highest state and local tax burden, 12.2 percent of income, while Alaska residents have the nation's lowest, 5.5 percent. The calculations come from the Tax Foundation, a conservative lobbying group in Washington, D.C.

Tourism States Brace for Potential Gulf War

The nations most tourism-dependent states could suffer a crippling decline in revenue if a U.S.-led invasion of Iraq scares would-be travelers away from the countrys most popular vacation and business destinations.

State-Tax Systems Need Fix, Report Finds

Like a Model T in the Daytona 500, many state tax systems are too dated and inefficient to enable state governments to run effectively in a 21st-century economy. That's the conclusion of "The Way We Tax: A 50-State Report" by Governing magazine, an ambitious study undertaken with the support of the Pew Center on the States (parent body that funds Stateline.org).

Governors Propose Major Tax Hikes

The first few weeks of 2003 have seen a spate of proposed tax increases from governors across the political spectrum and around the country. To date, the governors of Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada and Ohio, have proposed tax increases to balance state books.

Nevada State of the States Address 2003

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Jan. 20 - Following is the text of Gov. Kenny Guinn's 2003 State of the State Address: Mr. Speaker; Madame Lieutenant Governor; members of the Senate and Assembly; honorable Justices of the Supreme Court; elected officers; distinguished guests; and my fellow Nevadans: We come together

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