NATIONAL
GOP lawmakers look to abolish income taxes (January 17)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/gop-lawmakers-look-to-abolish-income-taxes-85899443460

Transit repair backlog will get renewed focus (January 17)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/transit-repair-backlog-will-get-renewed-focus-85899443451

Why GOP governors are coming around on the Medicaid expansion (January 16)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-why-gop-governors-are-coming-around-on-medicaid-expansion.html

Hiring rebound for state, local agencies (January 16)
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Hiring-rebound-for-state-local-agencies-4200806.php

Engineers: U.S. needs to invest $1 trillion more in infrastructure (January 16)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-report-details-under-investment-in-infrastructure.html

College enrollment expected to slip (January 16)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/college-enrollment-expected-to-slip-85899443074

HHS rebrands health exchanges as ‘marketplaces’ (January 16)
http://www.governing.com/news/federal/gov-hhs-rebrands-health-exchanges-as-insurance-marketplaces.html

House approves Hurricane Sandy relief package (January 16)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-set-to-vote-on-hurricane-sandy-relief-package/2013/01/15/984d5dec-5f32-11e2-b05a-605528f6b712_story.html

Moody’s cuts 2013 higher education outlook to negative (January 16)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-16/moody-s-cuts-2013-higher-education-outlook-to-negative.html

U.S. governors still cautious despite improving budgets (January 15)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/15/usa-states-stateofstate-idUSL2N0AJ8S320130115

Seniors are new target for tax increases (January 15)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/seniors-are-new-target-for-tax-increases-85899442704

States will be given extra time to set up health insurance exchanges (January 15)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/15/us/states-will-be-given-extra-time-to-set-up-health-insurance-exchanges.html?hp&_r=1&

What if state law doesn’t comply with the Affordable Care Act? (January 14)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/what-if-state-law-doesnt-comply-with-the-affordable-care-act.html

States hope for rebound in construction (January 14)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/states-hope-for-rebound-in-construction-85899442316

GOP governors look to reshape taxes (January 13)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/01/13/republican-governors-push-tax-changes/1830907/

US states flirt with major tax changes (January 13)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/13/usa-tax-states-idUSL1E9CA6DT20130113

Alabama
Medicaid committee says to divide Alabama program (January 16)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/01/medicaid_committee_says_divide.html

Bentley backs off proposal on retirement incentives for state workers (January 14)
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130114/NEWS02/301140007/Bentley-backs-off-proposal-retirement-incentives-state-workers

Alaska
Parnell pushes gas pipeline, oil tax cuts in his fourth State of the State address (January 16)
http://www.adn.com/2013/01/16/2755242/parnell-sets-new-benchmarks-for.html

Parnell seeks to cut unemployment tax (January 16)
http://www.adn.com/2013/01/16/2755278/parnell-seeks-to-cut-unemployment.html

Parnell wants 90 percent grad rate by 2020 (January 16)
http://www.adn.com/2013/01/16/2755258/parnell-wants-90-percent-grad.html

Rehfeld: no shortfall expected in pipeline fund (January 14)
http://www.adn.com/2013/01/14/2752637/rehfeld-no-shortfall-expected.html

Arizona
Brewer: make performance part of formula for Arizona school funding (January 17)
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/education/article_d0bba1ac-5f64-11e2-85bc-0019bb2963f4.html

Brewer touts business, health care support for AHCCCS plan (January 16)
http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/01/16/brewer-touts-business-health-care-support-for-ahcccs-plan/

Arizona lawmakers must fund schools for inflation (January 15)
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/arizona-lawmakers-must-fund-schools-for-inflation/article_5f41845b-6de4-5d1a-a700-efa33081e99f.html

Brewer address: Ariz. should expand Medicaid, CPS efforts (January 14)
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_d2e15d38-5e96-11e2-8667-001a4bcf887a.html

Gov. Brewer asks for sales tax collection overhaul (January 14)
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/gov-brewer-asks-for-sales-tax-collection-overhaul/article_3c10529e-f97f-5953-9630-6449a67f87aa.html

Fiscal crisis past, legislature still to be frugal (January 13)
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/fiscal-crisis-past-legislature-still-to-be-frugal/article_992b940a-dde1-5fa2-b2ba-7f17440db909.html

Arkansas
Beebe says Medicaid shortfall shrinking, makes a pitch for Medicaid expansion (January 15)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-beebe-says-medicaid-shortfall-shrinking-makes-pitch-medicaid-expansion

California
Gov. Jerry Brown challenges California universities to make big money saving changes (January 16)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-jerry-brown-challenges-california-universities.html

California budget has ‘significant’ improvement, LAO says (January 14)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/california-budget-has-significant-improvement-lao-says.html

Brown wants to dump more mandates, save money (January 14)
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/14/5112210/the-buzz.html

California could be next oil boom state (January 14)
http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/14/news/economy/california-oil-boom/index.html?iid=Lead

CalPERS gained 13% in 2012 as stocks bury private equity (January 14)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/calpers-posts-13-2012-gain-as-stocks-bury-private-equity.html

California’s debt still a heavy cloud over state’s future (January 13)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-state-debt-20130114,0,3244487.story

Jerry Brown says California’s budget deficit has disappeared (January 11)
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/11/5106731/jerry-brown-says-californias-budget.html

Brown proposes county-level Medicaid expansion in California (January 11)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-brown-proposes-county-level-medicaid-expansion-in-california.html

Colorado
GOP proposes more funding to help CO students learn English (January 16)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/178fd5f96fb14b538f563a5318689d33/CO-XGR--English-Proficiency-Funding

Hickenlooper’s speech touches on issues from guns to civil unions (January 11)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22347649/gov-hickenlooper-calls-universal-background-checks-gun-sales

Connecticut
One year later, towns not shielded from budget cuts (January 16)
http://ctmirror.com/story/18795/what-difference-year-makes-towns-not-shielded-budget-cuts

Revenues shrinking faster than state is making cuts (January 15)
http://ctmirror.com/story/18780/shrinking-revenues-undermine-last-round-state-budget-cuts

Big tuition hike possible at state universities (January 14)
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Big-tuition-hike-possible-at-state-universities-4190761.php

State reversing mental health cuts -- for this year at least (January 11)
http://ctmirror.com/story/18737/state-reversing-mental-health-cuts-year-least

Delaware
Markell plans boost mental health services for kids (January 17)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130117/NEWS02/301170047/Markell-plans-boost-mental-health-services-kids?nclick_check=1

Delaware lawmakers oppose raises for judges, top officials (January 17)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130117/NEWS02/301170036/Lawmakers-won-t-support-raises

Florida
Lawmakers review Obamacare impact on Medicaid, small businesses (January 15)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/15/3182770/lawmakers-review-obamacare-impact.html

Educators want more specifics from Gov. Rick Scott (January 15)
http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/educators-want-more-specifics-from-gov-rick-scottbr-br-/1270524

Florida to spend $60 million from banks settlement (January 11)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/11/3177303/florida-to-spend-60-million-from.html

Georgia
Transportation planning funds reallocated for immediate needs (January 15)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/transportation-planning-funds-reallocated-for-imme/nTxpB/

Ga. Senate committee approved Medicaid fee (January 15)
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-01-15/ga-senate-committee-approved-medicaid-fee

Hawaii
Hawaii’s general fund revenues for first half grows 12% (January 15)
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/01/hawaiis-general-fund-revenues-for.html

Lawmakers covet land at schools for revenue (January 13)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=186662801&id=186662801

Idaho
Idaho Medicaid stabilizes, but changes coming (January 15)
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jan/15/idaho-medicaid-stabilizes-changes-coming/

Cloud computing taxes at issue in Idaho and elsewhere (January 14)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-cloud-computing-taxes-at-issue.html

Idaho lawmakers, gov agree on revenue forecast (January 13)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_0cb08615-de83-5bbb-9a76-b5c5e00d64cb.html

Idaho state endowment fund grows by 13.8 percent on gains from investments (January 11)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/eee13cee95cb429e8a5e0b65c4eed835/ID-XGR--Endowment-Fund-2014-Payouts

Illinois
Quinn: pension reform before gambling expansion (January 15)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-quinn-pension-reform-before-gambling-expansion-20130115,0,2593204.story

Illinois credit rating takes a hit after no action on pensions (January 12)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-credit-rating-20130112,0,3900071.story

Illinois prisons plan for new early relief effort (January 11)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/illinois-prisons-plan-for-new-early-release-effort/article_9fa64aa6-582d-596d-8166-807719024276.html

Indiana
Democrat lawmakers call for expansion of Medicaid in Indiana (January 17)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130116/NEWS05/130116013/Democrat-lawmakers-call-expansion-Medicaid-Indiana?nclick_check=1

Gov. Mike Pence delivers his first budget to Indiana lawmakers (January 16)
http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130115/NEWS02/301150055/Gov-Mike-Pence-delivers-his-first-budget-Indiana-lawmakers

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence budget raises education, Medicaid, transportation spending (January 15)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130115/NEWS05/301160307/Pence-budget-Income-tax-cut-more-schools-Medicaid-transportation

Gov. Mike Pence outlines goals during inaugural speech (January 14)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130114/NEWS05/130114005/Gov-Pence-outlines-goals-during-inaugural-speech?nclick_check=1

Costs of expanding Indiana school vouchers debated (January 13)
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130112/NEWS02/301120061/Cost-expanding-Indiana-school-vouchers-debated?nclick_check=1

Iowa
Cigarette tax doesn’t gain any support in Iowa House (January 16)
http://muscatinejournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/cigarette-tax-doesn-t-gain-any-support-in-iowa-house/article_1b4c6eba-604e-11e2-825c-001a4bcf887a.html

Branstad budget contains $33 million to fund property tax credits, $17.5 million for new technology (January 15)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130115/NEWS10/130115025/1007/news05

Branstad calls for education, tax reform (January 15)
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/branstad-calls-for-education-tax-reform/article_d6c77b95-7657-58c5-aa8c-f4ad1422c224.html

Medicaid costs continue to rise, though Branstad fails to embrace covering more people (January 15)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/01/15/medicaid-costs-continue-to-rise-though-branstad-declines-to-embrace-covering-more-people/article?nclick_check=1

Branstad offers $6.54 billion budget plan (January 15)
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/branstad-offers-billion-budget-plan/article_b5229833-9015-5a5d-9627-346c5b960219.html

Governor releases $187 million plan for schools (January 14)
http://muscatinejournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/governor-releases-million-plan-for-schools/article_b43754db-d895-58d4-aa54-b7b993d62719.html

Lawmakers: $20M needed for mental health transition (January 14)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130112/NEWS10/301120043/1011/NEWS10/Lawmakers-20M-needed-mental-health-transition?nclick_check=1

Kansas
Brownback budget calls for no increase next year in school funding; abolishing mortgage interest rate tax deduction (January 16)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jan/16/statehouse-live-brownbacks-budget-calls-no-increas/?kansas_legislature

Brownback: keep full sales tax, cut income taxes further (January 15)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/15/4012878/brownback-keep-full-sales-tax.html

Brownback spells out ambitious agenda for 2013 (January 15)
http://www.kansas.com/2013/01/15/2637212/brownback-urges-more-cuts-in-kansas.html

Republican leaders considering constitutional change to thwart school finance ruling (January 14)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jan/14/statehouse-live-republican-leaders-considering-con/?kansas_legislature

Dealing with state tax cuts driving the 2013 legislative agenda (January 12)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jan/12/dealing-brownback-tax-cuts-driving-2013-legislativ/?kansas_legislature

Court: state must increase education funding (January 11)
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-01-11/court-state-must-increase-education-funding

Budget shortfall in Kansas narrows – a bit (January 10)
http://midwestdemocracy.com/articles/kansas-budget-shortfall-narrows/

Kentucky
Kentucky’s general fund revenues continue to improve in December (January 10)
http://www.kentucky.com/2013/01/10/2471267/kentucky-general-fund-revenues.html

Louisiana
GOP governors join Jindal in going after state income taxes (January 16)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/gop_governors_join_jindal_in_g.html

Caution urged on taxes (January 15)
http://theadvocate.com/news/4919255-123/caution-urged-on-taxes

Jindal says end income tax (January 12)
http://theadvocate.com/news/4597073-123/jindal-says-end-income-tax

Eliminating Louisiana’s income tax could mean higher sales tax, fewer exemptions (January 12)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/eliminating_louisianas_income.html#incart_river

Maine
LePage budget proposal sets up tax fight in Augusta (January 16)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/16/politics/lepages-budget-proposals-sets-up-tax-fight-in-augusta/

LePage’s hospital debt plan depends on more liquor revenue for state (January 16)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/16/politics/lepages-hospital-debt-plan-depends-on-more-liquor-revenue-for-state/

LePage flat funds education in proposed budget riddled with cuts (January 11)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/11/news/state/lepage-flat-funds-education-in-proposed-budget-riddled-with-cuts/

Maryland
Md. budget reflects improving economy (January 16)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-omalley-budget-20130116,0,1352237.story

O’Malley’s budget proposal reaps benefits of Maryland’s rebounding economy (January 16)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/economic-downturn-no-longer-a-major-factor-in-maryland-budget/2013/01/16/c7aebf1e-6008-11e2-a389-ee565c81c565_story.html

Massachusetts
Patrick pushes for income tax hike (January 17)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/01/17/patrick-delivers-state-commonwealth-speech/f3NIZpVHrqYHU9iF8Vf4eP/story.html

Massachusetts governors seeks wage tax boost, sales tax cut (January 17)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-17/massachusetts-governor-seeks-wage-tax-boost-sale-tax-cut.html

Governor Deval Patrick proposes $1.9b tax increase to fund education, transportation plans (January 16)
http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/01/16/governor-patrick-expected-call-for-new-taxes-seventh-state-the-commonwealth-speech-tonight/dwclRWV8G8K1WWlOww15JP/story.html

Patrick pushes for new taxes to overhaul transportation system (January 15)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/01/15/patrick-pushes-for-new-taxes-overhaul-transportation-system/VCROHSUWeJHVO6R88lGUHM/story.html

Patrick seeks to cut retiree health costs (January 10)
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/01/10/patrick-seeks-curtail-retiree-health-costs/jBR9br8cQ0XojtjW9qCZhP/story.html

Michigan
Snyder calls for $1.2B in higher car registration fees, gas tax changes to fix roads (January 17)
http://www.freep.com/article/20130117/NEWS15/301170295/Gov-Rick-Snyder-calls-for-1-2-billion-in-higher-vehicle-registration-fees-gas-tax-change-to-fix-state-s-roads?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Gov. Rick Snyder proposes road funding, changes to voting, education (January 16)
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/rick_snyder_state_of_state_pre.html#incart_river

State’s revenue estimates better despite slow growth (January 12)
http://www.freep.com/article/20130112/NEWS15/301120110/State-s-revenue-estimates-better-despite-slow-growth

Michigan budget director: economic recovery means no forced cuts in 2014 (January 11)
http://www.freep.com/article/20130111/NEWS15/130111032/House-Fiscal-Agency-Rick-Snyder-revenue-estimates?odyssey=nav|head

Minnesota
Minn. lawmakers start to assess reach of sales tax (January 16)
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130116/1088070348.shtml

Minn. lawmakers curious about budget post-cliff (January 15)
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130114/1087173232.shtml

Gov.’s office wants MinnesotaCare paid for with federal funding (January 15)
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/01/15/health/minnesotacare-funding

Straight talk: this might hurt a bit (January 12)
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/186542091.html?refer=y

Minnesota revenue ticks up at end of 2012 (January 11)
http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/186394111.html

Mississippi
State moves to measure spending effectiveness (January 16)
http://www.sunherald.com/2013/01/16/4410914/state-moves-to-measure-spending.html

Democrats blast proposed changes to state pensions (January 15)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130116/NEWS01/301160011/Democrats-blast-proposed-changes-state-pensions

AG: Insurance department can set up exchange (January 15)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130116/NEWS01/301160016/AG-Insurance-Department-can-set-up-exchange

Missouri
Mo. Gov. Nixon discusses early childhood education (January 15)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jan/14/mo-gov-nixon-discusses-early-childhood-education/

Can Missouri fix I-70 and keep up with Kansas tax cuts? (January 13)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/13/4009503/can-missouri-fix-i-70-and-keep.html

Montana
Budget hearings highlight busy schedule for 2^nd week of legislature (January 13)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/budget-hearings-highlight-busy-schedule-for-nd-week-of-legislature/article_7c344209-2183-546d-ba2f-a67d1437cc83.html

A shot in the arm for state: UM report on Medicaid (January 12)
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/viewart/20130112/NEWS01/301120018/A-shot-arm-state-UM-report-Medicaid

Nebraska
Heineman proposes overhaul of tax system (January 15)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/heineman-proposes-overhaul-of-tax-system/article_d383db1c-91d8-51c9-a13b-6aa12272fa4d.html

Senators: governor’s budget a good starting point (January 15)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/senators-governor-s-budget-a-good-starting-point/article_bfea38a3-0cb6-5900-8985-c6b07b492d97.html

Who pays if Nebraska eliminates income taxes? (January 15)
http://www.omaha.com/article/20130115/NEWS/130119782/1718\

Budget fallout hits states, contractors (January 14)
http://www.omaha.com/article/20130114/NEWS0802/701149991/1677

Nevada
Sandoval calls for $135 million more for schools in his State of the State (January 16)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/sandoval-calls-for-135-million-in-new-spending-in-state-of-the-state-address-187222811.html

Sandoval releases some details of his proposed $6.55 billion budget (January 16)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/sandoval-releases-his-proposed-budget-187224931.html

Sandoval proposes expanding full-day kindergarten (January 16)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/99b2169d03e94bc1b303dcbf3d5c0cff/NV--Nevada-State-of-State-Education

Road projects run out of funds (January 13)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/road-projects-run-out-of-funds-186746071.html

Oversight board approves fees for Nevada health insurance exchange (January 10)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/db53e3113542479098f0cc0733bc456e/NV--Health-Exchange-Nevada

New Hampshire
House Democrat’s plan would raise gas tax by 12 cents over 3 years (January 17)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/3879477-95/state-tax-gas-cents

State unions seeking pay raises from Hassan (January 16)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130117/NEWS06/130119331

Beer tax increase proposed, opposed (January 14)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130115/NEWS06/130119544

School funding change on hold (January 11)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130112/NEWS06/130119759&source=RSS

New Jersey
Christie aims to avoid red tape on Sandy relief (January 17)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/Overflow_crowd_for_Christies_100th_town_hall.html

N.J. pension fund posts 13.3% gain for 2012, state reports (January 16)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-17/n-j-pension-fund-posts-13-3-gain-for-2012-state-reports.html

State revenues beat projections for December but still $426M short for the year (January 15)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/State_revenues_beat_projections_for_December_but_still_426M_short_for_the_year.html

House signs off on full $50.7B Hurricane Sandy aid package (January 15)
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/house_signs_off_on_51b_in_hurr.html#incart_river

Superstorm Sandy will have net positive effect on N.J. economy, Rutgers study says (January 14)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/01/superstorm_sandy_will_have_net.html#incart_river

State adds new restrictions on Newark spending as condition of aid (January 13)
http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/01/state_adds_new_restrictions_on.html#incart_river

New Mexico
Gov. Susana Martinez asks legislature to reduce corporate income tax (January 15)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/d55676c8e0784184b0a727ca6d8443f5/NM--State-of-the-State-Taxes

Governor uses State of State to push economic plan (January 15)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/011613LegislatureConvenes5thLd-Writethru#.UPahB4Y_d9s

Governor, legislature could butt heads over budget details (January 10)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/011113govbudget#.UPAMQYY_d9s

Governor’s education spending plan (January 10)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/01112013educationbudget#.UPWM1PK57wl

New York
Study: inflation hurts state, federal aid to municipalities (January 17)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Study-Inflation-hurts-state-federal-aid-to-4200601.php

Cuomo proposes “NY green bank” to spur renewable energy investments (January 14)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/cuomo-proposes-ny-green-bank-to-spur-renewable-energy-investments-85899442335

High cost of closing a gap (January 13)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/High-cost-of-closing-a-gap-4190976.php

Cuomo’s casino plan could leave out Buffalo and Rochester (January 11)
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130111/NEWS01/301110030/Cuomo-casinos-Seneca-Nation?nclick_check=1

North Carolina
Berger: lower income tax rates, maybe to zero (January 17)
http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_bf76a480-604c-11e2-9569-001a4bcf6878.html

McCrory pledges ‘unlimited potential’ (January 15)
http://www.news-record.com/news/northcarolina/573875-91/mccrory-pledges-unlimited-potential

North Dakota
More money requested to increase affordable housing in North Dakota (January 14)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/386421/group/News/

Dalrymple urges ND lawmakers to ‘leave politics in hallway’ on Medicaid expansion (January 14)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/386215/group/News/

Ohio
Ohio’s Medicaid expansion will increase revenues, number of insured (January 16)
http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/01/ohios_medicaid_expansion_will.html#incart_m-rpt-2

Ohio budget cuts reaching deeper into local governments’ pockets (January 16)
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130116/NEWS010801/130116001/Ohio-budget-cuts-reaching-deeper-into-local-governments-pockets

Gov. John Kasich’s new state budget on the horizon; ‘sweeping’ tax reform planned (January 14)
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/01/kasichs_new_state_budget_on_th.html#incart_river_default

Kasich plan will encourage teacher bonus pay for performance (January 14)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/14/Kasich-school-funding-plan.html

Will Ohio Gov. John Kasich expand Medicaid? ‘Too important to leave hanging’ (January 14)
http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/01/will_ohio_gov_john_kasich_expand_medicaid_too_important_to_leave_hanging.html#incart_river

Oklahoma
Gov. Mary Fallin urges swift approval of federal aid to Hurricane Sandy victims (January 15)
http://newsok.com/gov.-mary-fallin-urges-swift-approval-of-federal-aid-to-hurricane-sandy-victims/article/3745925

Oklahoma hires consultant to review health care options (January 10)
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-hires-consultant-to-review-health-care-options/article/3745034

Oregon
Committee urges caution on state debt (January 16)
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130117/NEWS/301170034/Committee-urges-caution-state-debt?nclick_check=1

Kitzhaber: For Oregon it’s all about “dollars in the classroom” (January 14)
http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/01/kitzhaber_for_oregon_its_all_a.html#incart_river

Kitzhaber: pension, prison cuts tough but needed (January 14)
http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/kitzhaber-pension-prison-cuts-tough-but-needed/article_e79ab412-90ab-57e7-a8ae-fbc340713365.html

Pennsylvania
Corbett plan for transportation funding: uncap wholesale gasoline tax (January 17)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130117_Corbett_plan_for_transportation_funding__Uncap_wholesale-gasoline_tax.html

Gov. Corbett to roll out billion dollar plan next week for roads, transit funded by new taxes on gas stations (January 17)
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/gov_corbett_to_roll_out_billio.html#incart_river

Corbett challenged on speed of Pa. lottery move (January 15)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130115_Corbett_challenged_on_speed_of_Pa__Lottery_move.html

Pa. lawmakers pleased at Obama’s disaster declaration for Sandy aid (January 13)
http://articles.philly.com/2013-01-13/news/36314399_1_disaster-declaration-sandy-relief-full-aid-package

Corbett announces deal to privatize the Pa. lottery (January 13)
http://articles.philly.com/2013-01-13/news/36314395_1_camelot-global-services-pennsylvania-lottery-national-lottery

Rhode Island
Chafee’s $8.2 billion budget plan would cut corporate income tax rate, hike education spending (January 16)
http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/01/chafee-proposes-new-82-billion-state-budget-corporate-tax-rate-cutembargoed.html

South Carolina
Haley calls on legislators to fund crumbling infrastructure, have ‘conversation’ on education funding (January 17)
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130117/PC16/130119341/1165/haley-calls-on-legislators-to-fund-crumbling-infrastructure-have-conversation-on-education-funding

Education, health care among Haley’s topics (January 16)
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130116/APN/1301160604

SC charter school district seeking more money (January 15)
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130115/APN/1301150589

South Dakota
Justice reform to cost $2M more (January 17)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130117/NEWS/301170030/Justice-reform-cost-2M-more?nclick_check=1

SD governor against quick Medicaid expansion (January 10)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-governor-against-quick-medicaid-expansion/article_718e1392-9cc6-5ccc-8b34-44e456241538.html

Tennessee
Haslam names Randy Boyd as special advisor on higher education (January 16)
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130116/NEWS04/301160124/Haslam-names-Randy-Boyd-special-adviser-higher-ed?nclick_check=1

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam pushing school vouchers (January 15)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/jan/15/tennessee-haslam-pushing-school-vouchers/?local

Texas
Leaders target fraud, rule out Medicaid expansion for now (January 17)
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Leaders-target-fraud-rule-out-Medicaid-expansion-4200762.php

School cuts still in early budgets (January 15)
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/School-cuts-still-in-early-budgets-4193081.php

Despite revenue growth, leaders unveil lean budget plans (January 14)
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Despite-revenue-growth-leaders-unveil-lean-4193839.php?cmpid=houtexhcat

Planned Parenthood in Texas tries to restore health funds (January 11)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-11/planned-parenthood-in-texas-tries-to-restore-health-funds.html

TxDOT director: agency needs $4 billion more for roads, maintenance (January 10)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/txdot-director-agency-needs-4-billion-more-for-roa/nTsR7/

Utah
Utah’s health insurance exchange in limbo (January 11)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/utahs-health-insurance-exchange-in-limbo-85899441992

Vermont
Vermont school boards, superintendents propose reform (January 15)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130115/NEWS03/301150021/Vermont-school-boards-superintendents-propose-education-reform

Shumlin proposes new education policies (January 10)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130110/NEWS03/301160002/Governor-to-lay-out-two-year-plan-after-swearing-in-ceremonies?nclick_check=1

Virginia
Lawmakers to take up McDonnell’s education proposals (January 17)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/lawmakers-to-take-up-mcdonnell-s-education-proposals/article_5b289be3-618e-581f-8348-0f8ad1e4272b.html

McDonnell seeks more changes to two-year budget (January 15)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/mcdonnell-seeks-more-changes-to-two-year-budget/article_fd8c7144-9333-5896-8795-b1f3eebb2f2c.html

Medicaid expansion costs predicted to be far lower than estimated (January 14)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/medicaid-expansion-estimated-to-cost-va-million/article_2a7a6e14-a165-5daf-86a8-977c8dd4eaf6.html

Va. working with U.S. on health exchange (January 14)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/va-working-with-u-s-on-health-exchange/article_041dbb8e-adc0-5cf5-915e-67e8e16df661.html

Virginia weighs 401(k) plans for state workers (January 13)
http://washingtonexaminer.com/va.-weighs-401k-plans-for-state-workers/article/2518419#.UPQEcvKFDwA

Gas tax plan draws reaction from transportation world (January 10)
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/01/gastax-plan-draws-reaction-transportation-world

Virginia legislature mulls P3 oversight (January 10)
http://www.bondbuyer.com/issues/122_7/virginia-general-assembly-will-decide-grant-itself-more-oversight-ports-1047498-1.html

Washington
New Washington state Gov. Inslee talks innovation, education, but provides few funding details (January 16)
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/01/new_washington_state_gov_jay_i.html#incart_river

Gregoire urges focus on education, transportation (January 15)
http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jan/15/gregoire-wants-focus-on-education-transportation/

Lawmakers have $2 billion in problems this biennium (January 13)
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/01/13/2433623/lawmakers-have-2-billion-in-problems.html

Washington governor-elect Inslee says no taxes needed for budget (January 10)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/washington_governor-elect_insl.html#incart_river

West Virginia
Education reform may take shape (January 13)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201301130064

Certain Medicaid enrollees may see co-pays (January 11)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201301100224

Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker’s rules overhaul would make it harder to obtain unemployment benefits (January 16)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/rules-overhaul-would-make-it-harder-to-obtain-unemployment-benefits-ja8djk9-187156121.html

Scott Walker proposes tax cut, regulatory reform in ‘state of state’ speech (January 16)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-to-promise-middleclass-income-tax-cut-in-speech-4u8d6h0-186984491.html

Gov. Scott Walker proposes cutting income taxes (January 10)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-will-propose-an-incometax-cut-phased-in-over-a-few-years-pt8audo-186356562.html

Walker says no plans for carpool toll lanes (January 10)
http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130110/APC010401/301100422/Walker-says-no-plans-carpool-toll-lanes

Wyoming
Wyoming lawmakers propose two tobacco tax increases (January 15)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-lawmakers-propose-two-tobacco-tax-increases/article_fc86f91e-4e0d-5ded-a38e-8bfd7c570486.html

Fuel tax hike clears House committee (January 15)
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2013/01/15/news/01top_01-15-13.txt

School reform, fuel tax top issues at legislature (January 13)
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2013/01/14/news/19local_01-14-13.txt

Savings fund debate heats up in session (January 11)
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2013/01/11/news/01top_01-11-13.txt