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Kansas State of the State Address 2012
TOPEKA, Kansas — Jan. 11 — Following is the prepared text of Gov. Sam Brownback's (R) 2012 state of the state address Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Legislators, Justices of the Kansas Supreme Court leaders of Kansas sovereign Native American Nations,
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- Stateline Story
Governors Preview Their 2012 Priorities
TODAY'S TAKE: From a constitutional amendment to expand gambling in Kentucky to creation of a health insurance exchange in Idaho, some governors are not waiting until 2012 to declare their agendas.more -
- State Fact Sheet
Election Websites: Kansas
Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Being Online is Still Not Enough
Millions are turning to official state election websites to find the information they need to cast a ballot. Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Being Online Is Still Not Enough
This 2011 report provided state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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- Stateline Story
Protests Mark Child Poverty Forums in Kansas
SOCIAL POLICY BEAT: Holding town hall meetings on ways to reduce childhood poverty might seem unlikely to offend anyone. But don't tell that to the folks in Kansas.more -
November 11, 2011
Water Fluoridation: Frequently Asked Questions
The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign supports water fluoridation because it’s one of the most cost effective strategies for states and communities to improve the oral health of their residents. Although a number of communities in the U.S. have been fluoridating their
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- States' Fiscal Health
How States Estimate Revenue
A number of states have seen tax collections come in below forecasts in recent months as the nation continues to struggle with a weakening economic outlook. more
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- States' Fiscal Health
Harrisburg and a Brief History of Municipal Bankruptcies
Harrisburg, PA, recently filed for bankruptcy, raising fears that other cities and towns may follow suit. Pennsylvania's capital provides an example of the structural problems, political gridlock, and unfortunate events that, over time, can push a city into an extraordinary crisis. more
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- Stateline Story
Medicaid Directors to Feds: Give States Flexibility
HEALTH BEAT: In a new report, the leaders of state Medicaid programs say federal rules discourage them from experimenting with ideas that could save money and improve care.more
