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Is It Time for a New Fiscal Balance Between States and the Feds?
In his 1982 State of the Union address, President Ronald Reagan called for sweeping changes in the partnership between Washington and the states. His proposal for a grand swap of state and federal responsibilities would have relieved states of one of the fastest-growing burdens on their budgets today. Congress never acted on Reagan's proposal, and his idea to fundamentally rethink the financial ties between states and the federal government went dormant. Perhaps until now.more -
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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.more -
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Summary of the Oklahoma State of the State Address
Gov. Brad Henry, a Democrat, urged members of Oklahoma's Republican-controlled legislature to avoid painful cuts in state services by tapping into the state's reserves to balance its budget.more -
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Oklahoma State of the State Address 2010
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Feb. 1 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Brad Henry's (D) 2010 state of the state address: Members of the House and Senate, Lt. Governor Askins, President Pro Tempore Coffee, Speaker Benge, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, distinguished Cabinet and elected officials, honored g
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Weekly Wrap: Govs Seek to Prop Up Budget Reserve Funds
Depleted rainy day funds prompt review; Toyota's temporary sales suspension could impact state revenue; Ohio loses an iconic employer; and new studies released on recession, state stimulus web sites.more -
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2010 Speeches Are Bleak for Most Governors
With nearly three-quarters of their seats up for election this year, the nation's governors are setting the stage for 2010 by warning that the economic downturn is far from over in the states, where tax collections are weak, unemployment is surging and the likeliest outcomes will be unpopular tax hikes and sharp budget cuts. more
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Legislative Control and Redistricting, 2010
Winning control of legislative chambers is especially important this year, because some state legislatures will be drawing new congressional and statehouse districts based on population changes revealed in the 2010 census. more
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Report: States Behind on Traffic Safety Laws
TODAY'S TAKE: A new report shows a number of states lack even basic traffic safety laws, such as ones requiring seat belt use. more
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Weekly Wrap: Officials Hope to Dodge Pay Backlash
Top officials in several states took steps to show the public that they, too, are making do with less take-home pay. Meanwhile, state revenues decline for a fourth straight quarter, Oklahoma erects wind turbines among the oil derricks on its capitol grounds and Illinois halts all state lobbyist registration.more -
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Tracking the Recession: Buyouts Lure 9,000 State Workers Into Retirement
As layoffs and furloughs undermine the job security traditionally associated with state employment, at least six states are offering buyouts to tighten their belts without fracturing morale. But some worry this payroll-reduction technique may not save as much money as anticipated.more
