NATIONAL
States in recovery: revenues (February 28)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/states-in-recovery-revenues-85899454924

Muni bond tax exemption repeal could spike borrowing costs by 50% (February 28)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-muni-bond-tax-exemption-repeal-could-spike-borrowing-costs-by-50-percent.html

States can survive a (short) sequester (February 28)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/02/28/states_can_survive_a_short_sequester_117202.html

Obamacare loophole opens path for conservative health reforms (February 28)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-obamacare-loophole-opens-path-for-conservative-health-reforms.html

Women trail in U.S. employment gains as governments cut (February 27)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-27/women-trail-in-u-s-employment-gains-as-governments-cut.html

Sequestration won’t hit schools immediately (February 26)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/Sequestration-Wont-Hit-Schools-Immediately.html

Governors fear loss of bond tax exemption (February 26)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/governors-fear-loss-of-bond-tax-exemption-85899454447

Opposition to online sales tax wanes (February 26)
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/opposition-to-online-sales-tax-wanes-88042.html?hp=r13

GOP governors push Obama to offer an alternative to sequestration (February 26)
http://www.governing.com/news/politics/gov-gop-governors-push-obama-to-offer-alternative-to-sequestration.html

States can cut back on Medicaid payments, administration says (February 26)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/us/politics/states-can-cut-back-on-medicaid-payments-administration-says.html?ref=us

Report: high school dropouts cost economy billions (February 25)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/free/20130225high-school-dropouts-cost-economy.html

Governors: a four-year degree doesn’t always mean job growth (February 25)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-governors-a-four-year-degree-doesnt-always-mean-job-growth.html

White House estimates of state-by-state impact of sequestration (February 25)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/politics/sequestration-state-impact/

States work to smooth transition from Medicaid to health exchanges (February 25)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-states-work-to-smooth-transition-from-medicaid-to-health-exchanges.html

Governors’ D.C. summit dominated by Medicaid and the sequester (February 25)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/25/172894112/governors-d-c-summit-dominated-by-medicaid-and-the-sequester

As governors meet, White House outlines drop in aid to states (February 25)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/us/politics/as-governors-meet-white-house-warns-cuts-would-hurt-states.html?ref=us

Visualizing governors’ state of the state addresses (February 25)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/state-of-the-state-speeches-word-cloud-visualization.html

Governors from both parties condemn forced federal budget cuts (February 25)
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-governors-sequester-20130224,0,1229190.story

Fear of U.S. cuts grow in states where aid flows (February 23)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/23/us/politics/many-states-say-cuts-would-burden-fragile-recovery.html?pagewanted=all

Governors express frustration with Washington gridlock, sequestration (February 23)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/governors-express-frustration-with-washington-gridlock-sequestration/2013/02/23/fa4f4826-7d31-11e2-a044-676856536b40_story.html

Pay boost on the horizon for some state workers (February 22)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/pay-boost-on-the-horizon-for-some-state-workers-85899452754

With sequestration looming, governors make their case in D.C. (February 22)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-with-sequestration-looming-governors-hit-washington.html

State and local government employment trends (February 22)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/state-and-local-government-employment-trends-85899452772

Governors fall away in GOP opposition to more Medicaid (February 22)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/22/us/politics/gop-governors-providing-a-lift-for-health-law.html?ref=us&_r=0

U.S. schools brace for federal funding cuts (February 21)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/us-schools-brace-for-federal-funding-cuts/2013/02/21/eb7dbdf8-7c39-11e2-82e8-61a46c2cde3d_story.html

BABs-style program grew from Los Angeles proposal (February 21)
http://www.bondbuyer.com/issues/122_36/obama-proposes-new-type-direct-pay-muni-bond-america-similar-los-angeles-1048921-1.html

Red states may take advantage of Obamacare loophole (February 21)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-red-states-could-take-advantage-of-obamacare-loophole.html

Alabama
Growing number of governors changing their minds about expanding Medicaid but not Gov. Bentley (February 22)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/growing_number_of_governors_ch.html

House of Representatives approves healthcare compact bill (February 21)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/house_of_representatives_appro_2.html

Alaska
Oil tax rewrite comparable impact to Parnell’s (February 28)
http://ap.juneauempire.com/pstories/state/ak/20130227/1105021400.shtml

Lawmaker estimates amendment will cost $60 million (February 26)
http://ap.juneauempire.com/pstories/state/ak/20130226/1104552244.shtml

Budget cuts could hit Alaska hard (February 24)
http://www.adn.com/2013/02/24/2801452/budget-cuts-could-hit-alaska-hard.html

Arizona
Brewer: sequestration cuts could revive recession in Arizona (February 27)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130226brewer-sequestration-cuts-could-revive-recession-arizona.html?nclick_check=1

Bill targeting union dues blocked (February 21)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130221bill-targeting-union-dues-blocked.html?nclick_check=1

Arkansas
Senate OKs tiered lottery scholarships, guns on campus measures (February 25)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-senate-oks-tiered-lottery-scholarships-guns-campus-measures.html

Beebe: meeting with HHS chief on Medicaid expansion productive (February 23)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/beebe-meeting-hhs-chief-medicaid-expansion-productive.html

Arkansas gets $42 million Obamacare grant (February 21)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/arkansas-gets-42-million-obamacare-grant.html

California
Court rejects appeal seeking $2B more for schools (February 27)
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_22681494/court-rejects-appeal-seeking-2b-more-schools

California controller pegs state retiree medical costs at $64 billion (February 26)
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/02/26/5217230/california-controller-pegs-state.html

Brown’s school funding plan draws mixed reactions (February 25)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-school-finance-20130225,0,6308708.story

Brown may forge alliance with GOP governors on health plan (February 22)
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-me-brown-healthcare-20130222,0,6307532.story

Colorado
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper details $22.l million in requests to improve child protection (February 27)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_22676062/governor-details-22-1-million-requests-improve-child

Colorado Senate passes bill allowing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants (February 25)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22664455/colorado-senate-passes-bill-allowing-state-tuition-illegal

Colorado braces for impact of $85 million in sequestration cuts (February 25)
http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_22661481/colorado-braces-impact-90-million-sequestration-cuts

Connecticut
Malloy meets with Obama on budget stalemate (February 26)
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Malloy-meets-with-Obama-on-budget-stalemate-4307416.php

Delaware
State leaders bracing for federal funding cuts (February 26)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130226/NEWS02/302260045/State-leaders-bracing-federal-funding-cuts?nclick_check=1

DelDOT to stall projects (February 26)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130226/NEWS02/302250077/DelDOT-stall-projects

Markell: tough choices coming (February 22)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130223/NEWS02/302230024/Markell-Tough-choices-coming

Florida
Temporary ban on Fla. drug testing upheld (February 26)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/26/3255553/temporary-ban-on-fla-welfare-drug.html

Medicaid expansion faces uncertain future in legislature (February 21)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/21/3246657/medicaid-expansion-faces-uncertain.html

Georgia
Georgia braces for federal cuts, but effect unknown (February 27)
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-02-27/georgia-braces-federal-cuts-effect-unknown

Amid budget cuts, lawmakers seek millions in tax breaks (February 21)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/amid-budget-cuts-lawmakers-seek-millions-in-tax-br/nWWDn/

Hawaii
Abercrombie wants to give $20 million to business entrepreneurs (February 26)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130226/NEWS02/302250077/DelDOT-stall-projects

Skimming leaves retirement fund short (February 21)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=192445511&id=192445511

Idaho
Otter makes pitch for state control of federal land (February 27)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_3274d64f-3ef1-5ca1-9dd3-a940e9c91b57.html

Committee passes teacher education credit bill (February 26)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_33aca1b5-47da-5701-aea6-fe169cc2105d.html

Senate backs Otter proposal (February 22)
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/feb/22/senate-backs-otter-proposal/

Illinois
Illinois braces for looming federal cuts (February 26)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-sequestration-effects-20130227,0,3867862.story

Report: Illinois unpaid bills to hit $22 billion by 2018 (February 25)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2013-02-25/report-illinois-unpaid-bills-hit-22-billion-2018.html

Ill. Medicaid cuts fall short of projected savings (February 21)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/ill-medicaid-cuts-fall-short-of-projected-savings/article_de10a6d6-a5e7-5cb4-9075-2fc84bc83e40.html

Indiana
Gov. Mike Pence says he’ll push ‘relentlessly’ for income tax cut (February 27)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130227/NEWS05/302270065/Gov-Mike-Pence-says-he-ll-push-relentlessly-income-tax-cut

State reverses decision on suspending federal jobless benefits (February 27)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130227/NEWS05/302270075/State-reverses-decision-suspending-federal-jobless-benefits?nclick_check=1

Indiana senators approve Medicaid expansion (February 27)
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130226/NEWS01/302260128/Indiana-senators-approve-Medicaid-expansion?nclick_check=1

Indiana House passes state budget along party line vote (February 25)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130225/NEWS05/302250090/Indiana-House-passes-state-budget-along-party-line-vote?nclick_check=1

Casino bill makeover would allow racino table games, spread losses (February 21)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130221/NEWS/302210070/Casino-bill-makeover-would-allow-racino-table-games-spread-losses?nclick_check=1

Iowa
Iowa Senate advances Medicaid expansion, but no deal near with Branstad (February 27)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/27/iowa-senate-advances-medicaid-expansion-but-no-deal-near-with-branstad/article?nclick_check=1

Branstad hedges support for property tax hike on approval of property tax reform (February 27)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/27/branstad-hedges-support-for-gas-tax-on-approval-of-property-tax-reform/article

Branstad promises changes to IowaCare program to improve health care delivery (February 26)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/26/branstad-promises-changes-to-iowacare-program-to-improve-health-care-delivery/article?nclick_check=1

Kansas
Republicans push through resolution opposing expansion of Medicaid (February 26)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/feb/26/republicans-push-through-resolution-opposing-expan/?kansas_legislature

Kentucky
House approves pension overhaul and funding bills, but legal questions raised (February 27)
http://www.kentucky.com/2013/02/27/2534819/house-approves-pension-overhaul.html

Louisiana
Louisiana budget includes sale of $47 million in property (February 26)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/louisiana_budget_includes_sale.html#incart_river

A look at Jindal’s budget proposal by agency (February 24)
http://www.wafb.com/story/21311533/a-look-at-jindals-budget-proposal-by-agency

Jindal administration unveils $24.7 billion budget (February 21)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/jindal_administration_unveils_1.html#incart_river

Retirees could kill Louisiana tax overhaul plan (February 21)
http://theadvocate.com/news/5238331-123/retirees-could-kill-louisiana-tax

Maine
Maine’s finance chief says freeze on state workers’ pay makes it hard to recruit employees (February 26)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/26/politics/maines-finance-chief-says-freeze-on-state-workers-pay-makes-it-hard-to-recruit-employees/

House, Senate overwhelmingly support $153M budget-balancing package (February 21)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/21/politics/house-votes-129-14-for-153m-budget-balancing-package/

Maryland
Md. schools concerned cuts will affect next school year (February 27)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-sequester-schools-20130227,0,4262230.story

O’Malley, McDonnell partner to protest sequester-related defense cuts (February 24)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/omalley-mcdonnell-partner-to-protest-defense-related-cuts-in-federal-sequester/2013/02/24/5ef81000-7e9a-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Massachusetts
Gov. Patrick renews push for Mass. tax changes (February 27)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/02/27/gov-patrick-renews-push-for-mass-tax-changes/uAbZmkc9J71l8qs3wRsJiK/story.html

State, local officials fret over federal cutbacks (February 26)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/02/26/state-local-leaders-worry-about-federal-aid-cuts-but-not-expect-immediate-impact/qOZwGl6FuTW2HYyUENESVL/story.html

Michigan
State panel looks to feds on health exchange (February 28)
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130227/NEWS04/302270020/Legislature-seeks-state-federal-partnership-health-insurance-exchange?nclick_check=1

Michigan budget chief: no budget cuts for month (February 27)
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/ap_interview_michigan_budget_c.html#incart_river

Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to increase hunting, fishing fees gets warm reception (February 27)
http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/NEWS15/302270071/Gov-Rick-Snyder-s-proposal-to-increase-hunting-fishing-fees-gets-warm-reception

Snyder: feds hindering Michigan’s recovery (February 26)
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130226/POLITICS02/302260362/1022/POLITICS/Snyder-Feds-hindering-Michigan-s-recovery

How emergency financial managers have changed Michigan cities (February 25)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-how-emergency-managers-changed-michigan-cities.html

Minnesota
Minn. officials have few details on spending cuts (February 27)
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130227/1104977677.shtml

Minnesota lawmakers want to boost nursing home funding (February 26)
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/193312851.html?refer=y

Gov. Dayton administration makes case for government efficiencies (February 22)
http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/192567181.html

Mississippi
Mississippi lawmakers pushing business tax breaks (February 28)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130228/NEWS01/302280038/Mississippi-lawmakers-pushing-business-tax-breaks

Possible effects of federal budget cuts in Miss. (February 25)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130225/NEWS01/302250015/Possible-effects-federal-budget-cuts-Miss-

Senate panel mulls transportation sales tax (February 21)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/feb/21/senate-panel-mulls-transportation-sales-tax/

Missouri
Mo. panel OKs transportation sales tax increase (February 27)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/feb/27/mo-panel-oks-transportation-sales-tax-increase/

Mo. could lose $95M from federal budget cuts (February 26)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/feb/26/mo-could-lose-95m-federal-budget-cuts/

GOP Medicaid plan would let some Missourians in, kick others out (February 26)
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/republican-house-leaders-unveil-medicaid-proposal/article_42419e09-7266-5de2-b488-3bb897c95093.html

Missouri GOP looks to cut taxes by $1 billion (February 26)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/26/4087060/missouri-gop-looks-to-cut-taxes.html

Montana
Governor uncorks Medicaid expansion plan (February 27)
http://helenair.com/news/legislature/governor-uncorks-medicaid-expansion-plan/article_98e9b33e-8126-11e2-94ae-0019bb2963f4.html

Bullock prepares for budget cuts, Medicaid debate (February 26)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/bullock-prepares-for-budget-cuts-medicaid-debate/article_98ab9932-a6bb-59dd-93c8-fcba9598d9c5.html

Governor’s pension fix draws praise, criticism (February 21)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/governor-s-pension-fix-draws-praise-criticism/article_eae3436d-1d98-5805-8c7c-e6e6eb268497.html

Nebraska
Preliminary state budget lowers university funding (February 28)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/preliminary-state-budget-lowers-university-funding/article_1116f285-12ab-5f4b-9bb1-e47a0fad8731.html

Lawmakers want to ask voters to approve casino gambling (February 25)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/lawmakers-want-to-ask-voters-to-approve-casino-gambling/article_8cd0a33a-c4a3-55ec-b8ce-a386403ddf7d.html

Nevada
Democrats look to increase education funding (February 26)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/feb/26/democrats-look-increase-education-funding/

Nevada races to pass online gaming bill before New Jersey (February 21)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-nevada-approves-online-gaming.html

State tax distribution formula clears Assembly (February 21)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/state-tax-distribution-formula-clears-assembly-192389031.html

New Hampshire
State, federal officials to weigh health exchange at hearing (February 27)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130228/NEWS06/130229168

Hassan: federal sequester could mean N.H. national guard furloughs (February 26)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4697364-95/hassan-cuts-guard-national

House panel endorses bill to raise N.H.’s gas tax by 15 cents (February 22)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4522910-95/cents-tax-bill-campbell

New Jersey
Christie budget taps N.J. clean energy fund (February 27)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/Christie_budget_taps_NJ_clean_energy_fund.html

Chris Christie agrees to expand Medicaid in New Jersey (February 27)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-chris-christie-agrees-to-expand-medicaid-in-new-jersey.html

School vouchers, aid increase included in Christie budget (February 26)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/02/school_vouchers_aid_increase_i.html#incart_river

Christie unveils $32.9B budget, announces Medicaid expansion (February 26)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/Christie_to_unveil_2013-14_budget_proposal.html

Gov. Christie signs Internet gambling into law (February 26)
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/gov_christie_signs_internet_ga.html#incart_river

New Jersey tax revenues climb (February 21)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/New_Jersey_tax_revenues_climb_budget_shortfall_still_350_million.html

New Mexico
House OKs solvency fix for teacher pension plan (February 27)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/022813XGR--EducationalPension1stLd-Writethru#.US9TyIY_d9s

Lawmakers say there’s agreement over capital outlay projects (February 26)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/022613xgrOutlay#.USyrPoY_d9s

House OKs state budget with merit pay for teachers (February 21)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/022213xgrStateBudget3rdLd-Writethru#.USdqgIY_d9s

New York
Goal is on-time budget (February 28)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Goal-is-on-time-budget-4314814.php

Big earners help swell tax coffers (February 25)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Big-earners-help-swell-tax-coffers-4307756.php

How cuts would hit us (February 25)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/How-cuts-would-hit-us-4304846.php

North Carolina
Medicaid bill heading to McCrory (February 26)
http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/26/2709959/medicaid-bill-headed-to-mccrory.html

McCrory details talks during trip to Washington (February 25)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_MCCRORY_WASHINGTON_TRIP_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Consultant evaluates pending NC Medicaid system (February 21)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_MEDICAID_CONTRACT_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

North Dakota
ND House votes to expand Medicaid (February 27)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/391559/group/News/

Senate OKs bill restructuring oil tax (February 27)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/senate-oks-bill-restructuring-oil-tax/article_fdee51d4-8065-11e2-992a-001a4bcf887a.html

ND Senate passes higher ed budget with some changes (February 26)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/391448/group/News/

ND oil tax “legacy fund” hits $850M in assets (February 25)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/nd-oil-tax-legacy-fund-hits-m-in-assets/article_ffdbf656-7fd7-11e2-8363-0019bb2963f4.html

Ohio
Ohio Turnpike bill moves to House floor after finance committee dashes amendments (February 28)
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/02/ohio_turnpike_bill_moves_to_ho.html#incart_river

Revising Kasich’s budget will require rebalancing revenue (February 27)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/27/revising-kasichs-budget-will-require-rebalancing-revenue.html

Kasich’s education proposal aims to cut regulations (February 25)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/25/kasich-education-proposals-aim-to-cut-regulations.html

Kasich urges GOP to expand Medicaid (February 22)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/22/governor-urges-gop-to-expand-medicaid.html

Oklahoma
Premature babies are focus of Oklahoma Medicaid agency grant (February 27)
http://newsok.com/premature-babies-are-focus-of-oklahoma-medicaid-agency-grant/article/3759419

Two bills advance to cut Oklahoma’s income tax (February 26)
http://newsok.com/two-bills-advance-to-cut-oklahomas-income-tax/article/3759121

Oklahoma governor voices support for workers’ compensation overhaul (February 22)
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-governor-voices-support-for-workers-compensation-overhaul/article/3757635

Oregon
Committee will hear prison reform bill (February 27)
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130227/NEWS/302270064/Committee-will-hear-prison-reform-bill?nclick_check=1

Oregon affected less by budget sequester than most states (February 26)
http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/02/oregon_one_of_least-affected_s.html#incart_river

Schools drive the budget talk at Oregon legislature (February 23)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/schools_drive_the_budget_talks.html#incart_river

Govs to hear Oregon health care plan (February 22)
http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/govs-to-hear-oregon-health-care-plan/article_0077279e-9ae5-59ad-b637-f513ece01037.html

Health care reform gets aid (February 22)
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130222/NEWS/302220025/Health-care-reform-gets-aid?nclick_check=1

Pennsylvania
Corbett, Sebelius to discuss Medicaid expansion (February 28)
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/corbett-sebelius-to-discuss-medicaid-expansion-677127/

Corbett pension details outlined (February 27)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130227_Corbett_pension_details_outlined.html

Corbett: challenge on lottery rejection is coming (February 22)
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-corbett-lottery-lawsuit-20130221,0,4198749.story

Advocates argue Medicaid expansion will be huge job creator in Pennsylvania (February 22)
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/02/medicaid_expansion_corbett_pen.html#incart_river

Rhode Island
R.I. state government preparing for March 1 sequester deadline (February 27)
http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/02/ri-state-government-preparing-for-mar-1-sequester-deadlineready.html

South Carolina
SC education gets $175 million boost in House budget plan (February 27)
http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/27/2650705/sc-education-gets-175-million.html

SC Medicaid hopes home visits cut costs (February 25)
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130225/APN/1302250873

S.C. Ways and Means plan includes Medicaid initiative (February 22)
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/viewart/20130222/NEWS/302220036/S-C-Ways-Means-plan-includes-Medicaid-initiative

South Dakota
Fallout in S.D. over budget impasse disputed (February 27)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130227/NEWS/302270043/Fallout-S-D-over-budget-impasse-disputed?nclick_check=1

SD lawmakers approve penny bets for video lottery (February 22)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-lawmakers-approve-penny-bets-for-video-lottery/article_f921f6f2-cf0e-5271-b4e4-7fe429f8c458.html

Tennessee
Gov. Haslam’s worker comp reform plan causes concern (February 28)
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130228/NEWS0201/302280058/Gov-Haslam-s-workers-comp-reform-plan-causes-concern?nclick_check=1

Plan to make crime help fund Tennessee government doesn’t (February 24)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/feb/24/plan-to-make-crime-help-fund-state/?local

Bill Haslam unmoved by Florida’s Medicaid expansion (February 22)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/feb/22/haslam-unmoved-by-floridas-medicaid/?politics

Texas
Perry’s incentive program facing more budget hurdles (February 27)
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Perry-s-incentive-program-facing-more-budget-4314734.php

Perry: still ‘no’ to Medicaid expansion in Texas (February 26)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/perry-still-no-to-medicaid-expansion-in-texas/nWbKM/

Senate budget panel considers plan to close some prison beds, buy more (February 21)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/senate-budget-panel-considers-plan-to-close-some-p/nWWc8/

House OKs bill to fill Medicaid spending gap (February 21)
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20130221-house-oks-bill-to-fill-medicaid-spending-gap.ece

Utah
School funding bill could bump property taxes (February 27)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/55913333-78/property-districts-local-tax.html.csp

State revenue projections down from $300 million to $264 million, lawmakers told (February 25)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574079/State-revenue-projections-down-lawmakers-told.html

Herbert criticizes Washington’s shotgun approach to budget cuts (February 21)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573773/Herbert-criticizes-Washingtons-shotgun-approach-to-budget-cuts.html

Vermont
Vermont higher education faces cuts under sequestration (February 27)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130227/NEWS07/302270007/Vermont-higher-education-programs-face-cuts-under-sequestration?nclick_check=1

Plenty of life remains in health care exchange bill, or at least its key components (February 26)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130226/NEWS03/130226018/vt-Buzz-Plenty-life-remains-health-care-exchange-bill-least-its-key-components?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s&nclick_check=1

Shumlin “pessimistic” on sequestration (February 24)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130224/NEWS07/302240031/Shumlin-pessimistic-sequestration

Vermont gets big federal health care grant (February 22)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130222/NEWS03/130222004/Vermont-gets-big-federal-health-care-grant

Virginia
O’Malley, McDonnell partner to protest sequester-related defense cuts (February 24)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/omalley-mcdonnell-partner-to-protest-defense-related-cuts-in-federal-sequester/2013/02/24/5ef81000-7e9a-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Virginia lawmakers approve sweeping transportation plan (February 23)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/va-lawmakers-approve-landmark-transportation-plan/2013/02/23/712969d8-7de4-11e2-82e8-61a46c2cde3d_story.html?wpisrc=emailtoafriend

Washington
Ruling expected in Washington tax case regarding two-thirds majority legislative requirement (February 27)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/ruling_expected_in_washington.html#incart_river

Bill to freeze college tuition tabled by state lawmakers (February 26)
http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/feb/26/bill-to-freeze-college-tuition-tabled/

Pension proposal draws fire (February 26)
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/02/26/2437684/pension-proposal-draws-fire.html

State could lose millions if feds don’t reach budget deal (February 24)
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020428631_washingtoncutsxml.html

West Virginia
Tomblin wants tax on web spending (February 27)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201302270311

Tomblin’s prison overcrowding bill similar to last year’s effort (February 26)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201302260218

Manchin releases budget cut details in W.Va. (February 26)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/statenews/201302260073

State has over a billion in reserves (February 24)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201302240093

Lawmakers get first look at draft pension bill (February 22)
http://wvgazette.com/News/politics/201302210158

Wisconsin
Walker: Obama must lead on sequester (February 26)
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20130226/APC0104/302260185/Walker-Obama-must-lead-sequester?nclick_check=1

Scott Walker sees little Wisconsin impact from federal cuts (February 24)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-doesnt-expect-big-impact-on-wisconsin-from-federal-spending-cuts-cm8th80-192910871.html

Much of tax savings from Scott Walker’s proposed cut would go to top 20% (February 24)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/much-of-tax-savings-from-scott-walkers-proposed-cut-would-go-top-20-4s8st6l-192925631.html

Lawmakers balk at parts of Scott Walker’s budget (February 22)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/republicans-who-control-legislature-may-balk-at-parts-of-scott-walkers-budget-7p8sb65-192307781.html

Wyoming
Wyoming lottery bill clears legislature (February 26)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-lottery-bill-clears-legislature/article_59f55e3e-98dd-5fd0-9007-26bfa4d4397c.html

Senate looks to bar officials from expanding Medicaid (February 25)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/senate-looks-to-bar-officials-from-expanding-medicaid/article_ece78083-4b9b-5e49-b5d5-152e6e6f3947.html

Wyoming Gov. Mead vetoes portions of budget bill (February 22)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-gov-mead-vetoes-portions-of-budget-bill/article_c2b89092-5465-5760-af0b-481cda2c7cbd.html

Gov. Mead vetoes three parts of budget bill, adds $25M in fire funds (February 22)
http://wyofile.com/2013/02/gov-mead-vetoes-three-parts-of-budget-bill-adds-25m-in-fire-funds/

Conference committee deadlocks on retirement measure (February 22)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/conference-committee-deadlocks-on-retirement-measure/article_345b427d-ea86-5883-9fe2-372b2645bad8.html