NATIONAL
“Amazon tax” payoff starts to arrive in some U.S. states (February 20)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/20/us-usa-tax-amazon-idUSBRE91J0DX20130220

Report: state school funding unfair (February 20)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/report-state-school-funding-unfair-85899452759

Services lay out sweeping state-by-state spending cuts (February 19)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/19/army-state-by-state-sequester-details/1931051/

Update: health care exchanges (February 19)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/update-health-care-exchanges-85899452327

The story behind the biggest mistake in Obamacare (February 19)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-obamacare-mistake.html

Why tax revision is an inexact science (February 19)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/why-tax-revision-is-an-inexact-science-85899452080

Online sales tax effort might get swallowed by push for larger tax reform deal (February 18)
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/283559-online-sales-tax-effort-may-get-swallowed-by-larger-tax-reform-push

States make decisions about roles in insurance marketplaces (February 15)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/states-make-decisions-about-roles-in-insurance-exchanges/2013/02/15/e1954ede-7796-11e2-95e4-6148e45d7adb_story.html

Lawmakers reintroduce online sales tax legislation (February 15)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578304460608633852.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_5

Governments look for new ways to pay for roads and bridges (February 15)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/us/looking-for-new-ways-to-pay-for-roads-and-bridges.html?ref=us&_r=0

States struggle to keep online schools accountable (February 15)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/states-struggle-to-keep-online-schools-accountable-85899451690

From preschool to high school, Obama seeking big progress in education (February 14)
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2013/0214/From-preschool-to-high-school-Obama-seeking-big-progress-in-education?nav=87-frontpage-entryNineItem

Alabama
Alabama health officer Dan Williamson tells lawmakers: ‘After 2014 there is no money left’ (February 20)
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130221/NEWS02/302210012/Medicaid-Alabama-health-officer-Don-Williamson-tells-lawmakers-After-2014-there-no-money-left-

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley to sign bill to set up trust fund repayments (February 19)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/alabama_gov_robert_bentley_to.html

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore: budget plan would further endanger court system (February 17)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/alabama_chief_justice_roy_moor.html#incart_river

Bankrupt Alabama county Ok’s debt deal with European bank (February 15)
http://news.yahoo.com/bankrupt-alabama-county-oks-debt-deal-european-bank-003627248--sector.html

Alabama’s preschool program: maybe a model for what Obama wants to do (February 14)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/alabamas_preschool_program_may.html

Alaska
Parnell supports giving voters a say on amendment (February 20)
http://ap.juneauempire.com/pstories/state/ak/20130220/1102187511.shtml

Administration releases budget amendments (February 15)
http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-02-15/administration-releases-budget-amendments#.UR4xDoY_d9s

Arizona
House panel OKs 2 tax cut bills targeting businesses (February 20)
http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/02/20/arizona-house-panel-oks-2-tax-cut-bills-targeting-business/

Arkansas
House rejects amendment to spending cap bill (February 18)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/house-rejects-amendment-spending-cap-bill.html?j

California
Gov. Jerry Brown releases funding data for K-12 districts (February 20)
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/02/gov-jerry-brown-releases-funding-data-for-k-12-districts.html

Jerry Brown asks for changes to state’s Medi-Cal expansion plan (February 19)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-jerry-brown-obamacare-affordable-care-medicaid-expansion-20130219,0,977962.story

California budget increasingly goes to salaries, healthcare, report says (February 19)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-california-workers-budget-20130219,0,5970638.story

California opens $24M prison mental health center (February 15)
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_22590508/california-opens-24m-prison-mental-health-center

Covered California unveils health insurance market’s blueprint (February 14)
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/02/covered-california-releases-health-insurance-exchange-blueprint.html

Colorado
Colorado Medicaid will add 10,500 adults to Medicaid, wipe out wait (February 20)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22631146/colorado-medicaid-will-add-10-500-adults-coverage

Sen. Mike Johnston unveils bill to revamp school finance in Colorado (February 19)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22616344/sen-mike-johnston-unveils-bill-revamp-school-finance

Connecticut
Malloy calls for consolidating six commissions (February 19)
http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-malloy-commissions-0220-20130219,0,7114677.story

Mayors accuse Malloy of obstructing cuts to cities (February 15)
http://ctmirror.com/story/19140/mayors-accuse-malloy-hiding-cuts-cities

Delaware
State workers may take copay hit (February 18)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130218/NEWS02/302180049/State-workers-may-take-copay-hit?nclick_check=1

Medicare provision hurting Delaware (February 15)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130215/NEWS/302140077/Medicare-provision-hurting-Delaware?nclick_check=1

Florida
Scott backs Obama Medicaid expansion in Florida reversal (February 20)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-20/florida-s-scott-said-to-agree-to-medicaid-expansion-in-reversal.html

Florida governor now supports broader Medicaid (February 20)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323864304578316711049299402.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_5

More state spending on roads, ports (February 19)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/19/3242966/more-state-spending-on-roads-ports.html

Pension reform plan put on hold (February 18)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/18/3241440/pension-reform-plan-put-on-hold.html

Georgia
More state budget cuts a threat to UGA, higher ed, Adams says (February 20)
http://onlineathens.com/uga/2013-02-20/more-state-budget-cuts-threat-uga-higher-ed-adams-says

Senate panel approves $19.3 billion budget (February 19)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-panel-approves-193-billion-budget/nWSWN/

Advocates urge Georgia to reconsider Medicaid expansion (February 19)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/advocates-urge-georgia-governor-to-reconsider-medi/nWSq8/

Georgia, South Carolina not expanding Medicaid (February 16)
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-02-16/georgia-south-carolina-not-expanding-medicaid

Amazon tax coming for Georgians, state official says (February 14)
http://www.ajc.com/news/business/amazon-tax-coming-for-georgians-state-official-say/nWPn4/

Health officials propose major cuts for Medicaid (February 14)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/health-officials-propose-major-cuts-to-medicaid/nWPrR/

Hawaii
Hawaii could be among the states hit hardest by sequestration (February 20)
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/2013/02/hawaii-could-be-among-the-states-hit.html

Hawaii to get $17 million in disaster relief funds to repair roads, damaged by rains, flooding (February 20)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c7f3e241f5874c2f8404945896ad267d/HI--Disaster-Funds-Roads

Idaho
Committee advances ending early retirement bill (February 20)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_5b6a69a8-2d32-55a4-bb69-c8c6a5a7025d.html

Counties, cities, school boards pan Otter tax cut (February 19)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_f2234b8d-0b62-5fc1-b059-6811f299509f.html

Gov. Otter floats personal property tax cut plan (February 15)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_4452d5da-e0dd-5625-8534-8d5e4cdd8cc6.html

Committee approves bill to restore school funds (February 15)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_2d876b86-8ccd-5f2c-9423-737345441e53.html

Idaho’s Transportation Department chief: State’s roads in desperate need of cash (February 15)
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/02/15/2453101/itd-chief-idaho-roads-in-dire.html

Illinois
Quinn criticizes new pension reform plan tied to income tax (February 20)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c7f3e241f5874c2f8404945896ad267d/HI--Disaster-Funds-Roads

Quinn stands by decision to close 2 prisons, despite inmate overcrowding (February 18)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-quinn-prison-closures-0219-20130219,0,2758226.story

Indiana
Indiana legislature: no votes set on Pence plan to cut income tax (February 19)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130219/NEWS05/302190029/Indiana-legislature-No-votes-set-Pence-plan-cut-income-tax?nclick_check=1

Indiana panel advances $30B budget on partisan vote (February 19)
http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130219/NEWS02/302190112/Indiana-panel-advances-30B-budget-partisan-vote

Pre-K bill passes House (February 18)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130218/NEWS05/302180072/Pre-K-bill-passes-House?nclick_check=1

Indiana prepares to go another round with feds (February 17)
http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20130217/NEWS05/302170011/Indiana-prepares-go-another-round-feds

Cost of Healthy Indiana Plan expansion unknown (February 15)
http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130214/NEWS02/302140107/Cost-Healthy-Indiana-Plan-expansion-unknown

Indiana House panel approves mass transit bill (February 14)
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/feb/14/indiana-house-panel-approves-mass-transit-bill/

Iowa
Iowa House OKs education reform package (February 20)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130221/NEWS02/302210073/1011/NEWS10/Iowa-House-OKs-education-reform-package?nclick_check=1

Education bill has 2% increase in school aid (February 19)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130220/NEWS10/302200058/1011/NEWS10/Education-bill-House-has-2-increase-school-aid?nclick_check=1

Kansas
Kansas Senate OKs barring courts from school finance rulings (February 20)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/20/4077492/kansas-senate-oks-move-to-bar.html

Kansas homeowners fight Brownback plan to end tax (February 20)
http://news.yahoo.com/kansas-homeowners-fight-brownback-plan-end-tax-204607441.html

Legislators face dilemma: tax increases or budget cuts (February 18)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/feb/18/legislators-face-dilemma-tax-increases-or-budget-c/?kansas_legislature

In Kansas, a ‘glide path’ to no income taxes.  Will it work? (February 15)
http://www.npr.org/2013/02/15/171822472/in-kansas-a-glide-path-to-no-income-taxes-will-it-work

Kentucky
Legislature gives final OK to university projects (February 20)
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/legislature-gives-final-ok-to-university-projects/article_484e6f4c-6b35-5f94-8685-f3b6f6cae6d8.html

Overhaul of state pension plan in doubt (February 19)
http://www.kentucky.com/2013/02/19/2522933/bill-filed-to-overhaul-lexingtons.html

Stumbo: no tax reform package coming this session (February 19)
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/stumbo-no-tax-reform-package-coming-this-session/article_763fe05d-2440-5083-b014-f3bcbaf3f2b1.html

Louisiana
Jindal calls for federal disaster declaration from January storms, flooding (February 18)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/jindal_calls_for_federal_disas.html#incart_river

Gov. Bobby Jindal says tax plan is not yet a finalized plan (February 15)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/gov_bobby_jindal_says_tax_prop.html#incart_river

Maine
Reconciling Maine tax code to federal changes could cost state $81 million (February 19)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/19/politics/reconciling-maine-tax-code-to-federal-changes-could-cost-state-81-million/

Party-line vote recommends rejection of capital gains tax cut in Maine (February 15)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/15/politics/party-line-vote-recommends-rejection-of-capital-gains-tax-cut/

Maryland
State funding plan elusive for roads, transit (February 19)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-transportation-crunch-20130217,0,7908188.story

Md. among the most at risk from federal cuts (February 18)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-maryland-sequestration-risk-20130218,0,3386217.story

Teacher tax credit could cost Maryland $33 million (February 15)
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/schools/teacher-tax-credit-could-cost-maryland-million/article_753bdeb7-eb59-524b-8b76-e7fefd008c73.html

Massachusetts
Fuel aid may dry up unless state helps (February 20)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/02/20/fuel-benefits-may-dry-for-families-unless-massachusetts-steps-abcd-warns-community-agency-seeks-million-state-aid-for-home-heat/MFssmHuihRgDO9Jdol8OOP/story.html

Mass. officials, scientists warn about NIH cuts (February 19)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/02/19/warren-capuano-menino-join-health-scientists-warn-sequester-cuts-impact-massachusetts/g9fszbBdV3kFDaDkt7L1gL/story.html

Michigan
Michigan road funding: it’s complicated, but lawmakers say they’ll seek bipartisan solutions (February 20)
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/road_funding_michigan_lawmaker.html#incart_river

State panel declares financial emergency in Detroit (February 19)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/State-Panel-Declares-Financial-Emergency-in-Detroit.html

Michigan’s school aid increase may actually leave districts with less (February 15)
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130215/POLITICS02/302150359/1022/POLITICS/More-less-Snyder-s-school-funding-plan

Minnesota
Dayton signs bill giving state employees a 2% raise (February 19)
http://www.startribune.com/191919951.html?refer=y

Dayton signs law broadening Medicaid in Minn. (February 19)
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130219/1101705990.shtml

Dayton’s budget frays alliance with business (February 18)
http://www.startribune.com/business/191765621.html?refer=y

Mississippi
Miss. lawmakers turn attention to FY14 budget (February 21)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130221/NEWS01/302210026/Miss-lawmakers-turn-attention-FY14-budget

Agency budgets not likely to grow (February 20)
http://www.clarionledger.com/viewart/20130221/NEWS010504/302210049/Agency-budgets-not-likely-grow

House Dems push for Medicaid vote (February 18)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20130219/NEWS01/302190012/House-Dems-push-Medicaid-vote?nclick_check=1

Missouri
Missouri House panel considers 1-cent sales tax for transportation (February 19)
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/158896/missouri-house-panel-considers-1-cent-sales-tax-for-transportation/

Jay Nixon seeks repeal of Missouri tax credit for low-income earners (February 18)
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/jay-nixon-seeks-repeal-of-missouri-tax-credit-for-low/article_5923c04a-87c0-55d9-b11b-0fa6f064bdc7.html

Nixon pushes mental health plan (February 15)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/feb/15/nixon-pushes-mental-health-plan/

Mo. House budget plan skips Medicaid expansion (February 14)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/feb/14/mo-house-budget-plan-skips-medicaid-expansion/

Montana
Bullock applauds state spending limit, but notes GOP proposals (February 20)
http://missoulian.com/news/local/bullock-applauds-state-spending-limit-but-notes-gop-proposals/article_7e28d8a8-7b91-11e2-90ac-0019bb2963f4.html

Lawmaker wants to simplify state income taxes (February 19)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/lawmaker-wants-to-simplify-state-income-taxes/article_8b62ae84-ae01-59d5-b72f-f24101692768.html

State employees lobby legislators for pay raises (February 18)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/state-employees-lobby-legislators-for-pay-raises/article_8aa1922f-d937-58be-b3fc-d328554d4189.html

Nebraska
Legislature entering new stage in tax reform (February 20)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/legislature-entering-new-stage-in-tax-reform/article_151e70ca-403e-56b4-9b93-325319668438.html

Senator wants tax incentive programs to be reviewed (February 15)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/senator-wants-tax-incentive-programs-to-be-reviewed/article_5e7ad5e4-b8b5-5cf7-b7ee-e57b970dfc3c.html

Nevada
Reid in favor of bills for online sales tax, gaming at state level (February 20)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/feb/20/reid-supports-online-sales-tax-nevada/

Legislator questions need for Medicaid co-pays, premiums (February 20)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/legislator-poses-questions-on-medicaid-co-pays-premiums-192106311.html

Democrats in Senate propose tax incentives (February 19)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/democrats-in-senate-propose-tax-incentives-191874971.html

New Hampshire
Hassan’s budget increases charter school funding, but isn’t blank check for new schools (February 19)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4522866-95/charter-schools-grades-opened

Hassan calls for increased state services, spending ‘to choose our own path forward’ (February 15)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4405740-95/hassan-state-budget-tax

Governor’s proposed budget relies heavily on $80 million from casino (February 15)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4466307-95/casino-hassan-budget-revenue

Governor’s budget proposal draws party-line criticism (February 15)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130215/NEWS06/130219411

New Jersey
N.J. braces for ‘doomsday’ budget cuts as sequestration deadline looms (February 21)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/02/nj_braces_for_doomsday_budget.html#incart_river

Christie to let Obama create health insurance exchange (February 18)
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/christie_to_let_obama_create_h.html#incart_river

N.J. argues constitutionality of sports betting plan (February 15)
http://www.app.com/viewart/20130215/NJNEWS11/302150025/N-J-argues-constitutionality-sports-betting-ban

New Mexico
NM looks to update 4-year plan for improving state’s roads, bridges (February 20)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/a45dd8bb05b14dfbab9aa8de79561d3a/NM--Highway-Improvements

House panel OKs budget, 4% spending hike (February 20)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/022013xgrStateBudget1stLd-Writethru#.USTGpoY_d9s

House budget proposes $20M for road projects statewide (February 20)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e2c3f6f063f24092909a90e0e13898de/NM--Highway-Construction

Lawmakers squash liquor tax bill (February 18)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/021813xgrLOCALLIQUORTAX#.USOk_PKwV8F

House panel approves proposal to increase yearly permanent fund payout for education (February 14)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/584d8efc096c4d01996a09d406da5716/NM--Permanent-Fund

New York
Medicaid rate change delivers $500 million hit to Cuomo’s budget (February 20)
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130220/NEWS01/302200057/Andrew-Cuomo-Medicaid?nclick_check=1

Schools lose out on $33M (February 19)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Schools-lose-out-on-33M-4292064.php

State’s Medicaid faces audit after $15B in overbilling (February 15)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-s-Medicaid-faces-audit-4280563.php

North Carolina
Numbers at odds in Medicaid expansion debate (February 21)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/02/20/3867636/numbers-at-odds-in-medicaid-expansion.html

Gov. Pat McCrory signs bill that transforms jobless system (February 19)
http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/19/2692404/dome-gov-pat-mccrory-signs-unemployment.html

McCrory talks up priorities in State of the State address (February 19)
http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_7a0bfaf6-7a48-11e2-9019-001a4bcf6878.html

NC refusal to health care law nears McCrory’s desk (February 15)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_HEALTH_OVERHAUL_NORTH_CAROLINA_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

North Dakota
Dalrymple signs water projects bill (February 19)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/dalrymple-signs-north-dakota-water-projects-bill/article_3884df9c-7ae5-11e2-a053-001a4bcf887a.html

ND lawmakers cut request for more higher ed employees (February 18)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/390489/group/News/

Ohio
Gov. John Kasich focuses on Medicaid, job creation, tax reforms in State of the State address (February 20)
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/02/gov_john_kasich_focuses_on.html#incart_river

Budget will be Kasich’s main focus (February 19)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/19/budget-will-be-kasichs-main-focus.html

Republicans say Ohio Medicaid expansion is a bad deal (February 15)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/14/Republicans-argue-Ohio-Medicaid-expanision-is-a-bad-deal.html

Budget proposal would fund creative education ideas (February 14)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/14/proposal-would-fund-creative-education-ideas.html

Oklahoma
Legislation plans to phase out OETA funding (February 14)
http://www.news-star.com/article/20130214/NEWS/130219840

Oregon
Four bills introduced today to scale back PERS (February 20)
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130220/UPDATE/302200087/Four-bills-introduced-today-scale-back-PERS?nclick_check=1

State revenue forecast brightens (February 16)
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130216/NEWS/302160014/State-revenue-forecast-brightens?nclick_check=1

Federal tax hike on wealthy gives bump to Oregon’s budget (February 15)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/federal_tax_hike_on_wealthy_gi.html#incart_river

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania returns $50 million lottery payment to British firm (February 20)
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/weighing-an-appeal-pa-returns-50-million-lottery-pay-676060/

Top Pennsylvania officials face grilling as budget hearings begin (February 20)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130220_Top_Pennsylvania_officials_face_grillings_as_budget_hearings_begin.html

Lottery privatization plan’s rejection sets off political fireworks (February 15)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/20130215_Lottery_privatization_plan_s_rejection_sets_off_political_fireworks.html

Rhode Island
Taking stock of R.I. lawmakers’ 2013 accomplishments so far (February 18)
http://news.providencejournal.com/politics/2013/02/taking-stock-of-ri-lawmakers-2013-accomplishments.html

South Carolina
SC state employees could pay more for health care (February 20)
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130220/APN/1302201071

SC GOP kills attempt to expand Medicaid (February 19)
http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/19/2639288/house-budget-writers-tackle-local.html

S.C. susceptible to cuts if sequestration kicks in, experts say (February 18)
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130219/NEWS03/302190011/S-C-susceptible-cuts-sequestration-kicks-experts-say?nclick_check=1

SC pension fund rebounds in 2^nd half of 2012 (February 18)
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130218/APN/1302180612

Haley: Put funds into roads, bridges (February 15)
http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/15/2633611/haley-use-new-budget-money-to.html#.UR4s7bvLhQo

Preventive care could lure state workers into Obamacare (February 15)
http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/15/2634205/exclusive-preventative-care-could.html#.UR5V0_K57wl

South Dakota
South Dakota lawmakers urged to expand Medicaid (February 20)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/south-dakota-lawmakers-urged-to-expand-medicaid/article_48c0b02c-3b83-5e54-8250-5200391c9e45.html

Legislator tries to thwart education initiative (February 19)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130219/NEWS/302190019/Legislator-tries-thwart-education-initiative?nclick_check=1

Tennessee
Health Care Compact bill fails in Tennessee House (February 19)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/feb/20/health-care-compact-bill-fails-in-house/?local

Haslam’s voucher plan is gearing up in TN legislature (February 18)
http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20130218/NEWS0201/302180022/Haslam-s-voucher-plan-gearing-up-TN-legislature

TN Senate approves plan to leave income tax up to voters (February 15)
http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20130215/NEWS0201/302150039/TN-Senate-approves-plan-leave-income-tax-up-voters-

Texas
House to vote on $4B bill to close deficit (February 20)
http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/House-to-vote-on-4B-bill-to-close-deficit-4296283.php

Perry stands firm on rejecting Medicaid expansion (February 20)
http://www.texastribune.org/2013/02/20/perry-stands-firm-rejecting-medicaid-expansion/

Texas Republicans won’t budge on school spending after ruling (February 19)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-19/texas-republicans-won-t-budge-on-school-spending-after-ruling.html

Medicaid IOU bill not destined to be school finance battleground (February 15)
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Medicaid-IOU-bill-not-destined-to-be-school-4280381.php

Utah
Uninsured Utahns in limbo as state mulls Medicaid expansion (February 20)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573712/Uninsured-Utahns-in-limbo-as-state-leaders-mull-Medicaid-expansion.html

Economy rebounding, but legislators playing it safe (February 19)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55861246-90/account-budget-figures-forecast.html.csp

Lawmakers warn that new tax collection numbers may be misleading (February 19)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573566/Lawmakers-warn-new-tax-collection-numbers-may-be-misleading.html

Bill that would give school principals more budgeting power advances (February 14)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/55834863-78/bill-principals-budgets-committee.html.csp

Vermont
House gives first OK to school tax rate increase (February 20)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130220/NEWS03/302200024/House-gives-first-OK-school-tax-rate-increase?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s&nclick_check=1

Soda tax moves forward (February 20)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130220/NEWS03/302200017/Soda-tax-moves-forward

Progressives and Democrats offer alternative to governor’s money raising plan (February 15)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130214/NEWS03/302140047/Dozen-lawmakers-offer-alternatives-governor-s-money-raising-plan?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s&nclick_check=1

Virginia
House, Senate negotiators strike Va. transportation deal (February 21)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/negotiators-strike-va-transportation-deal/2013/02/20/bcd84732-7b78-11e2-82e8-61a46c2cde3d_story.html

McDonnell all but rules out Medicaid expansion (February 20)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/mcdonnell-all-but-rules-out-medicaid-expansion/article_49807dee-8d54-5b98-ae8d-48d6d2466e3a.html

U.S. signals agreement with Va. on Medicaid reforms (February 19)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/u-s-signals-agreement-with-va-on-medicaid-reforms/article_35fa30eb-96c8-574e-ae8f-6fa001ce0166.html

Schools struggling to match state for teacher raises (February 15)
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/02/schools-struggling-match-state-teacher-raises

Gov. Bob McDonnell cuts state employee hours to avoid Obamacare costs (February 14)
http://washingtonexaminer.com/gov.-bob-mcdonnell-cuts-state-employee-hours-to-avoid-obamacare-costs/article/2521645

Washington
Gas, car-tab taxes drive House Dem’s transportation plan (February 20)
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020393904_transpopackagexml.html

Inslee: State will trigger ‘international revolution’ on energy policy (February 19)
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsnorthwest/2013/02/19/inslee-declares-international-revolution-coming-over-energy-policy/

West Virginia
Governor’s all-day preschool proposal could leave facilities in a bind (February 21)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201302200255

Despite Tomblin’s imposed cuts, state has almost $1.5 billion set aside (February 19)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201302190244

State board ready to tackle Tomblin’s education priorities (February 15)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201302140146

State highway officials consider ways to raise road funds (February 15)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201302140220

Wisconsin
Scott Walker’s budget to lower income tax rates, freeze local aid (February 20)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/statebud21-lh8ru9f-192157841.html

State lawmakers respond to Walker’s budget address (February 20)
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20130221/APC010401/302210205/State-lawmakers-respond-Walker-s-budget-address?nclick_check=1

Scott Walker proposes expanding voucher school program, raising taxpayer support (February 18)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/scott-walker-proposes-expanding-voucher-school-program-raising-taxpayer-support-r08r2ds-191761311.html

Scott Walker’s transportation budget might include sale of state’s power plants (February 15)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-says-hell-invest-64-million-for-transportation-needs-gu8pt6h-191416591.html

Analyst says Walker’s health care plan won’t work (February 15)
http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/analyst-says-walker-s-health-care-plan-won-t-work/article_12708c6e-6d47-5bdb-a143-4d7f8df89663.html

Wyoming
Get ready for higher gas prices (February 15)
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2013/02/15/news/19local_02-15-13.txt