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Governors' Speeches Kick Off New Sessions
TODAY'S TAKE: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R), Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D) and New York Gov. David Paterson (D) will outline the state of their states today (Jan. 6), kicking off another turbulent budget year in state capitals. more
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New York State of the State Address 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. - Jan. 6 - Following is a transcript of Gov. David A. Paterson's (D) 2010 state of the state address: Before we begin I would like to thank Speaker Sheldon Silver and all of his staff members, who arranged these wonderful accommodations for us, and the cooperation of the staff of Senator John Sampson and
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8 in 10 Disapprove of Calif., N.Y. Lawmakers
TODAY'S TAKE: Americans' views of Congress may be negative these days, but voters' opinions of legislators in two of the nation's most populous states - California and New York - are much lower.more -
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Casino on Long Island, Table Games in Pa.?
TODAY'S TAKE: Long after the recession ends, one of its most visible legacies is likely to be more places -- and ways -- for Americans to gamble.more -
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Locals Take Losses in State Budget Cuts
TODAY'S TAKE: The trickle-down effect of state budget problems is on display this week in New York and Rhode Island, where governors announced plans to cut aid to localities.more -
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Thanksgiving Tensions Flare in N.Y., Mass.
TODAY'S TAKE: Democrats in Massachusetts and New York are finding that the stress of resolving budget deficits may outweigh party unity this Thanksgiving.more -
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'As States, We Compete,' Wyo. Governor Says
Gaining the competitive edge seems to be on the minds of state officials more than usual.more -
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Weekly Wrap: Frustration Mounts
In some of the states hit hardest by the recession, frustration among voters and in the media over the way state government works - or doesn't work - seems to be boiling over.more -
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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.more -
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Report: State Deficits Loom Despite Stimulus
The federal government paid out all but $1 billion of the anticipated $49 billion in stimulus money for states and localities for fiscal 2009, a Congressional watchdog reported Sept. 23. But some states are still coming up short.more
