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Wisconsin Governor Didn't Get the Solution He Spent His Political Capital On
In all that has been written and spoken about Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, public employees and their pensions, the two words that might provide the most insight have yet to be uttered: Joe Smith. What does a journeyman professional basketball player have to do with the political crisis that has dominated news for much of the last two months?
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Fixing the Vote
State lawmakers should speed consideration of election reforms that would permit online voter registration, fight fraud, save money and spare Ohio from lawsuits in the 2012 national elections. more
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- Stateline Story
Wisconsin Teachers Seek Last-Minute Contracts
EDUCATION BEAT: Wisconsin teachers want to lock in new contracts before anti-union legislation takes effect ... Pennsylvania governor calls for $1.5 billion in education cuts ... Michigan grants emergency financial managers broad powers, and other education news. more
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- Stateline Story
Wisconsin Pension Plan Among Most Secure
Pension benefits are a major issue in Wisconsin's current legislative stalemate. In fact, though, Wisconsin is one state where they aren't much of a problem. more
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- Stateline Story
Is Wisconsin Standoff Winding Down?
TODAY'S TAKE: Democrats who have fled Wisconsin to strip Republicans of a quorum on controversial labor legislation say they will return to Madison soon. The move would hand the GOP a short-term victory on collective bargaining rights, though Democrats say they will come out ahead in public opinion. more
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- Stateline Story
California Looks to Current Workers' Pensions for Savings
MANAGEMENT BEAT: Pension commission argues for tough choices in California … Republican governors back off opposition to collective bargaining … No more "SWAG" in California, and other government management news. more
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- Stateline Story
After Union Protests, Next Steps in Wisconsin
MANAGEMENT BEAT: Avoiding a vote on a controversial right-to-work bill, Indiana Democrats flee the state ... A barrage of amendments for Walker's budget bill ... Questionable doctor's notes in Wisconsin, and other government management news. more
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- Stateline Story
Wisconsin Dems Flee, Union Discord Grows
TODAY'S TAKE: The battle in Wisconsin over the rights of public employee unions reached a standoff Thursday, as Democrats blocked further action by absenting themselves. The showdown prompted tens of thousands of protesters to swarm the Wisconsin Capitol. more
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- Stateline Story
As Unemployment Insurance Debts Mount, Interest Payments Loom
States have borrowed $42 billion from the federal government to continue paying unemployment benefits to people who can't find work. As it stands now, they'll have to begin paying interest on that tab this fall. more
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- Stateline Story
Wisconsin Budget Proposal Hits State Workers
TODAY'S TAKE: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proposed a budget on Friday (February 11) that puts an end to most collective bargaining rights for public worker unions and, according to the governor's own estimates, will cost the average state employee thousands of dollars a year. more
