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AAA Criticizes Higher Fees for Out-of-State E-ZPass Drivers
The national drivers’ group wants tolling agencies to treat E-ZPass users the same, regardless of where they bought their transponders. more
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- Stateline Story
States Scrutinize For-Profit Colleges
Rhode Island is considering whether to approve a for-profit osteopathic medical school, as Kentucky leads 22 other states in investigating the for-profit education industry. more
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- States' Fiscal Health
Evidence Counts
A report by the Pew Center on the States concludes that 13 states are leading the way in generating much-needed answers about tax incentives’ effectiveness. Twelve states have mixed results. Half the states have not taken the basic steps needed to know whether their incentives are effective. The study highlights a wealth of promising approaches states have taken to help lawmakers find those answers.
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States Ease Financing for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Several states are experimenting with an “on-bill” loan financing program that aims to spur investment in energy efficiency for homes and businesses — even for owners who lack capital. more
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- Data Visualizations
- Pre-K Now
Proof Into Policy: Pre-K Milestones
View our infographic on nationwide pre-k funding in the last decade. more
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- Media Coverage
- Election Initiatives
Pew Study Finds 1 in 8 US Voter Registrations Contain Significant Errors
Some 24 million voter registrations in the United States contain significant errors, including about 1.8 million dead people still on the rolls and many more approved to vote in multiple states, according to a report released Tuesday.
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State Commissioners Ask EPA for Stricter Vehicle and Fuel Standards
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BEAT: Several state environmental commissioners say that new federal vehicle and fuel standards would be a boon to public health. more
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- Stateline Story
Rhode Island State of the State Address 2012
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Jan. 31 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Lincoln Chafee's (I) 2012 budget address: Mr. Speaker, Madam President, members of the General Assembly, fellow General Officers, members of the Judiciary, distinguished guests, and my fellow Rhode Islanders. This eve
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- Election Initiatives
Democracy From Afar
Since 2010, 47 states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws that greatly improved the ability of Americans abroad to vote and have their votes counted.
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