NATIONAL
Nation’s governors focus energy on federal deficit reduction (January 10)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-nations-governors-focus-energy-on-federal-deficit-reduction.html

States struggle with how to sell their exchanges (January 10)
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/states-struggle-with-how-to-sell-their-exchanges-85982.html?hp=r10

States show spotty progress on education gauges (January 10)
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/01/10/16sos.h32.html?tkn=VNZFl6gegc4NEeDK0wWIl0HqfIoZuD8g273V&intc=es

Companies keep people to be fired with state work share (January 10)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-10/companies-keep-people-to-be-fired-with-state-work-share.html

States’ budget planning suffers from U.S. spending uncertainty (January 9)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/09/usa-states-budgets-idUSL1E9C98Q820130109

NGA leaders say preserving tax exemption is a top priority (January 9)
http://www.bondbuyer.com/issues/122_7/nga-leaders-say-preserving-tax-exemption-is-a-top-priority-1047487-1.html

The uncertain effects of right-to-work (January 9)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/the-uncertain-effects-of-right-to-work-85899441230

Federal government gives states more time on REAL ID (January 9)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/federal-government-gives-states-more-time-on-real-id-85899441238

Surpluses await some states in 2013 sessions (January 8)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/surpluses-await-some-states-in-2013-sessions-85899440901

U.S. set for biggest state-local jobs boost since 2007 (January 8)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-08/u-s-set-for-biggest-state-local-jobs-boost-since-2007.html

Growth of health spending stays low (January 8)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/08/us/health-spending-growth-stays-low-for-third-straight-year.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0

States still walking the fiscal cliff (January 7)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/01/07/states_still_walking_the_fiscal_cliff_116595.html

New data shows Medicaid spending growth declined in 2011 (January 7)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/new-data-show-medicaid-spending-growth-declined-in-2011-85899440879

Obama signs $9.7B bill to pay flood insurance claims from Sandy (January 6)
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/1007-other/275811-obama-signs-97b-bill-to-pay-flood-insurance-claims-from-sandy

Muni rates could increase in 2013 (January 5)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/Muni-Rates-Could-Increase-in-2013-2.html

Uncertainty from Washington continues for states (January 4)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/uncertainty-from-washington-continues-for-states-85899440207

Tax incentives only part of picture for state business climates (January 4)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/tax-incentives-only-part-of-picture-for-state-business-climates.html

Fiscal cliff deal a mixed bag for state, local leaders (January 3)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-fiscal-cliff-deal-mixed-bag.html

Plans for health insurance exchanges approved by White House for seven more states (January 3)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/plans-for-health-insurance-exchanges-approved-by-white-house-for-seven-more-states/2013/01/03/2eb43128-55e9-11e2-8b9e-dd8773594efc_story.html?hpid=z3

Alabama
State tax revenues up slightly during first three months of fiscal year (January 8)
http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/01/state_tax_revenues_up_slightly.html

Alaska
Alaska Gov. Parnell plans overhaul of oil tax reform bill (January 9)
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/article_04ddbcde-5a3a-11e2-9326-001a4bcf6878.html

Fitch gives Alaska bonds highest rating (January 9)
http://www.adn.com/2013/01/08/2745754/fitch-gives-alaska-bonds-highest.html

State energy audit shows potential savings (January 7)
http://www.adn.com/2013/01/06/2744080/state-energy-audit-shows-potential.html

Arizona
Arizona can’t divert land trust fund, court rules (January 10)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/arizona-cant-divert-land-trust-fund-court-rules-85899441613

Arkansas
GOP leaders differ with Beebe on Medicaid fix (January 7)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-gop-leaders-differ-beebe-medicaid-fix.html

Beebe expects fights, not gridlock, in his last regular session (January 6)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/beebe-expects-fights-not-gridlock-his-last-regular-session.html

State tax collections sag in December (January 3)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-sales-tax-collections-sag-december.html

California
California to post $851 million budget surplus, Brown says (January 10)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-10/california-to-post-851-million-budget-surplus-brown-projects.html

Through new budget, Brown maps out sweeping change in California (January 10)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-state-budget-20130110,0,746142.story

CA Gov. Jerry Brown calls 2013 ‘year of fiscal discipline’ (January 8)
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/01/gov-jerry-brown-calls-2013-year-of-fiscal-discipline.html

State parks officials deliberately hid millions, report says (January 4)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-state-parks-20130105,0,2611027.story

$10,000 college degree proposal catches on in California (January 3)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-college-degree-proposal-catches-on.html

‘Fiscal cliff’ deal eliminates estate tax revenue for California (January 3)
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/01/fiscal-cliff-deal-kills-death-tax-revenue-for-california.html

Colorado
Lawmaker sees changes in school funding (January 9)
http://www.chieftain.com/news/region/lawmaker-sees-change-in-school-funding/article_b06a9d82-5a27-11e2-b66f-0019bb2963f4.html

Colorado Democrats plan tax breaks despite shaky state budget (January 8)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22328379/colorado-democrats-plan-tax-breaks-despite-shaky-state

Controversial issues will keep Colorado legislature busy for 2013 (January 6)
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/ci_22323438/controversial-issues-will-keep-colorado-legislature-busy-2013

Colorado plans Medicaid expansion, claims cost savings in process (January 4)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22307041/colorado-plans-medicaid-expansion-claims-cost-savings-process

Connecticut
Federal tax hikes could loom over state budget debate (January 10)
http://ctmirror.com/story/18689/federal-income-tax-hikes-could-loom-large-over-next-state-budget-debate

Panel recommends new office to help state tap more federal funds (January 9)
http://ctmirror.com/story/18596/panel-recommends-new-office-help-state-tap-more-federal-dollars

Connecticut, the insurance capital, moves ahead with exchange plans (January 8)
http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2013/01/connecticut-the-insurance-capital-moves-ahead-with-exchange-plans/

From budget to gun control to education: big issues on lawmakers’ 2013 plates (January 5)
http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-session-preview-0106-20130103,0,1163478.story

Delaware
States’ growth stunted (January 10)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130110/NEWS02/301090099/States-growth-stunted

Markell: federal problems have states worried (January 9)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130109/NEWS02/130109012/Markell-Federal-problems-governors-worried?nclick_check=1

Hot, sticky issues greet returning lawmakers (January 6)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130107/NEWS02/301070049/Hot-sticky-issues-greet-returning-lawmakers?nclick_check=1

Some state raises recommended (January 3)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130104/NEWS02/301040044/Some-state-raises-recommended

Florida
State dramatically revises Medicaid expansion estimate amid criticism (January 10)
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/state-dramatically-revises-medicaid-expansion-estimate-amid-criticism/1269813

Scott floats new tax break for manufactures (January 9)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/09/3175045/scott-floats-new-tax-break-for.html

Rick Scott non-committal on ACA implementation after HHS meeting (January 8)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-florida-appeals-court-autism-order.html

Gov. Rick Scott remains skeptical of federal health care changes (January 7)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/07/3171839/gov-rick-scott-remains-skeptical.html

Florida appeals court order to pay for autism treatment (January 7)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-florida-appeals-court-autism-order.html

Georgia
Gov. Deal plans to increase HOPE funding (January 10)
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-01-09/gov-deal-plans-increase-hope-funding

Georgia tax collections in December up 10 percent (January 9)
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-01-09/georgia-tax-collections-december-10-percent

Historic vote merges 8 public Georgia colleges into 4 (January 9)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-historic-vote-merges-colleges.html

Lawmakers face another year of spending cuts (January 7)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/lawmakers-face-another-year-of-spending-cuts/nTpKs/

Georgia moves forward with $1B toll project in Atlanta region (January 4)
http://www.bondbuyer.com/issues/122_4/georgia-1-billion-northwest-corridor-project-atlanta-region-toll-project-1047366-1.html

Hawaii
Abercrombie pushes need for preschool (January 6)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=185794332&id=185794332

Revenue from taxes expected to rise 5% (January 4)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=185634372

Hawaii budget head: ‘Inouye cliff’ worse than ‘fiscal cliff’ (January 3)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/dadd840be5014988ab3271eee8bf0938/HI-XGR--Hawaii-Budget

Federal health agency gives conditional approval of state-based Hawaii health exchange (January 3)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/6e01ece483344c87a7519cef0ce8914d/HI--Health-Exchange-Hawaii

Idaho
Otter sends upbeat message (January 8)
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jan/08/otter-sends-upbeat-message/

Otter budget supports 5 new medical school seats (January 8)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_d5c5f0b7-0e87-595f-b8d5-02649a12e9ca.html

Idaho governor: eliminate personal property tax (January 7)
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/01/07/2403949/idaho-governor-eliminate-personal.html

Idaho gets OK to do own health exchange (January 4)
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/01/04/2400519/idaho-gets-ok-to-do-own-health.html

Illinois
Quinn: new lawmakers will get pension reform (January 10)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/quinn-new-lawmakers-will-help-get-pension-reform/article_eb1dd1e2-bc37-56e4-b726-8ff2a0d05b43.html

Illinois pension problem punted to incoming General Assembly (January 9)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-legislature-0109-20130109,0,5736088.story

Illinois weighs plan to climb out of pension hole (January 7)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323706704578228080490514010.html?mod=ITP_pageone_1

Indiana
December Indiana revenues beat expectations (January 7)
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130107/NEWS02/301070116/December-Indiana-revenues-beat-expectations?nclick_check=1

Legislative preview: $1.2 billion extra will go fast (January 6)
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/jan/06/legislative-preview-12-billion-extra-will-go/

Iowa
Gov. Branstad outlines education reform proposal (January 8)
http://muscatinejournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/gov-branstad-outlines-education-reform-proposal/article_9fc59ef8-593e-11e2-bb0f-0019bb2963f4.html

Gov. Terry Branstad pushes back against union criticism on bonuses (January 7)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/01/07/gov-terry-branstad-pushes-back-against-union-criticism-on-bonuses/article?nclick_check=1

Kansas
Brownback, cabinet secretary announce $10 million Kansas mental health initiative (January 10)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bc0f3a642c05480083cdfc8858e37307/KS--Brownback-Mental-Health

Brownback defends handling of programs designed to help poor Kansans (January 7)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jan/07/brownback-defends-handling-programs-designed-help-/?kansas_legislature

Kentucky
Republican state senator files bill to block Medicaid expansion, insurance exchange in Kentucky (January 10)
http://www.kentucky.com/2013/01/09/2470189/republican-state-senator-files.html

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear may push for casino gambling without tie to racetracks (January 3)
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130103/NEWS01/301030083/Kentucky-Gov-Steve-Beshear-may-push-casino-gambling-without-ties-racetracks

Louisiana
La. to get more recovery funds (January 9)
http://theadvocate.com/news/4868796-123/la-to-get-morerecovery-funds

Schools to freeze spending (January 8)
http://theadvocate.com/news/4861432-123/schools-to-freeze-spending

Louisiana judges need pay raise, commission recommends (January 7)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/louisiana_judicial_commission.html#incart_river

Maine
Feds allow limited cuts to Medicaid, not to the level LePage wanted (January 9)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/08/politics/feds-allow-limited-cuts-to-medicaid-not-to-level-sought-by-lepage/

LePage to propose more measures to limit welfare (January 7)|
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/07/politics/lepage-to-propose-more-measures-to-limit-welfare/

Lawmakers worry $35.5 million in state budget cuts will just send costs elsewhere (January 5)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/04/politics/lawmakers-worry-about-impact-of-35-5m-curtailment/

Maryland
Virginia’s proposal complicates Maryland’s gas tax debate (January 9)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-virginia-gas-tax-20130109,0,4121967.story

O’Malley calls on colleges to use technology to boost graduation rates (January 8)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-college-graduation-rates-20130108,0,3990928.story

O’Malley plans $336 million for school construction, AC (January 7)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-omalley-school-construction-20130107,0,4523233.story

Maryland’s casinos take in $45.2 million last month (January 7)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-casino-20130107,0,4117053.story

Massachusetts
Gov. Patrick plans ambitious overhaul of state’s troubled public housing (January 9)
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/01/09/governor-patrick-plans-ambitious-overhaul-state-troubled-public-housing/RIVTF42xE5tpaKONYUqzMN/story.html

Gov snips 286 regulations (January 8)
http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/01/gov_snips_286_regulations

Mass. Gov. Patrick tones down talk of gas tax hike (January 3)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/01/04/mass-gov-patrick-tones-down-talk-gas-tax-hike/scrc8fRYN8tR3Nk5YkXrsJ/story.html

Michigan
State sees a brighter picture for tax revenue (January 10)
http://www.freep.com/article/20130110/NEWS15/301100248/State-sees-a-brighter-picture-for-tax-revenue

Snyder outlines 2013 priorities (January 5)
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130105/NEWS04/301060082/Snyder-outlines-2013-priorities?nclick_check=1

Despite surplus, Michigan may need to cut school spending in 2013 (January 4)
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130104/POLITICS02/301040354/1022/POLITICS/Despite-surplus-Michigan-may-need-cut-school-spending-2013

State budget director: MI averts another recession (January 3)
http://www.wlns.com/story/20497717/state-budget-director-mi-averts-another-recession

Minnesota
Work begins on Minnesota health insurance exchange (January 10)
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/186251612.html?refer=y

DFL legislators focus on finances (January 9)
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/186248822.html?refer=y

Health care exchange, MinnesotaCare, Medicaid decisions due at legislature (January 8)
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/01/08/health/legislative-session-health-care/

Mississippi
Medicaid gets push from state groups (January 7)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20130108/NEWS01/301080013/Medicaid-gets-push-from-state-groups?nclick_check=1

Miss. lawmakers face April deadline for budget (January 3)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130104/NEWS01/301040008/Miss-lawmakers-face-April-deadline-budget

Miss. health insurance exchange proposal in limbo (January 3)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130104/NEWS01/301040011/Miss-health-insurance-exchange-proposal-limbo

Missouri
Mo. lawmakers open 2013 with plans for tax cuts (January 10)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jan/09/mo-lawmakers-open-2013-plans-tax-cuts/

State finances face $60M hit (January 10)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jan/10/state-finances-face-60m-hit/

$1B a year needed to fix Missouri transit (January 9)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jan/09/1b-year-needed-fix-missouri-transit/

Mo. Gov. Nixon to lay out budget, policy proposals in Jan. 28 State of the State speech (January 7)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/76a5213bc01e45adb17c183091556ae4/MO--State-of-State

Will Mo. legislature, governor compromise on Medicaid? (January 6)
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/will-mo-legislature-governor-compromise-on-medicaid/article_d0c50094-564e-5f12-a4d4-35e580d0fe17.html

Montana
Bullock’s budget director faces some sharp questions (January 10)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/bullock-s-budget-director-faces-some-sharp-questions/article_08fa51ad-850f-5792-8717-f0b98607eb19.html

Session opens with optimism; lawmakers look toward compromise (January 8)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/session-opens-with-optimism-lawmakers-look-toward-compromise/article_8efcffd9-a9e0-511c-bec2-df299fc40f29.html

Nebraska
Drought disaster action ignores Nebraska (January 9)
http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/drought-disaster-action-ignores-nebraska/article_3bf139db-e198-5fa8-ad82-6e9f69f913bd.html

Nevada
Higher education officials plan to revise funding formula (January 9)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/higher-education-officials-push-to-revise-funding-formula-186236701.html

State approves $6 million contract to publicize health insurance exchange (January 8)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jan/08/state-approves-6-million-contract-publicize-health/

Nevada clears hurdle in implementing health exchange system (January 3)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jan/03/nevada-clears-hurdle-implementing-health-exchange-/

New Hampshire
Medicaid expansion in N.H. to be decided in next few months (January 9)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130109/NEWS06/130119948

D.C. deficit reduction efforts create uncertainty for N.H. budget writers (January 8)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/3696653-95/state-budget-cuts-fiscal

New Jersey
N.J. tax receipts missed Christie target by $288 million (January 10)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-10/n-j-tax-receipts-missed-christie-target-by-288-million.html

Christie outlines Sandy recovery in State of the State (January 9)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/Christie_outlines_Sandy_recovery_in_State_of_the_State.html

Post-Sandy economy spike will not rescue N.J. from money problems, analyst warns (January 4)
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/post-sandy_economy_spike_will.html#incart_river

Broad $60.4B Sandy bill criticized as ‘pork’ (January 4)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/national/national_politics/Broad_604B_Sandy_relief_bill_criticized_as_pork.html

N.J. budget shortfall grows to $705 million (January 3)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/Spectacular_revenue_growth_needed_to_keep_Christies_budget_balanced_analyst_says.html

New Mexico
Martinez announces plan to expand Medicaid (January 9)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/011012MedicaidExpansion2ndLd-Writethru#.UO-H16y56Jp

Legislative panel proposes state worker pay raises (January 9)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/011013Legislature-Budget1stLd-Writethru#.UO66sYY_d9s

Gov. Susana Martinez proposes $13M to improve reading for children through 3^rd grade (January 8)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/be985de9ae7e47448c713a1671013ed8/NM--Martinez-Schools

NM on target for establishing state-run health insurance exchange later this year (January 3)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/19598faf2ee54cb9841b2d48e4718bc5/NM--Health-Exchange-New-Mexico

Governor proposes corporate income tax cut (January 3)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/010413Martinez-Taxes1stLd-Writethru#.UObRYoY_d9s

New York
State job remains at risk (January 9)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-jobs-remain-at-risk-4177728.php

New York’s debt = $3,253 per person and growing (January 7)
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130107/NEWS01/301070053/New-York-debt?nclick_check=1

Some governments borrow to fund pensions (January 6)
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130106/NEWS01/301060049/pensions-New-York

North Carolina
State to vote on proposal for online charter schools (January 10)
http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/01/09/2594588/state-to-vote-on-proposal-for.html

Plan to overhaul state’s unemployment system moves forward (January 8)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/08/3773296/plan-to-overhaul-states-unemployment.html

State won’t return Medicaid program to county (January 8)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/08/3770083/state-wont-return-medicaid-program.html

13 challenges confront McCrory (January 6)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/05/3766969/13-challenges-confront-mccrory.html

North Dakota
Dalrymple: North Dakota flourishing but still faces challenges (January 8)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/385743/group/News/

Local officials want some of North Dakota’s budget surplus for K-12 needs (January 7)
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/385703/group/News/

Governor, tribe signs gaming contracts (January 3)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/governor-tribes-sign-gaming-contracts/article_057ff480-55fe-11e2-aaf3-0019bb2963f4.html

Ohio
State divvies up first casino revenue (January 8)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/09/state-divvies-up-first-casino-revenue.html

State tax revenue beats December projection (January 8)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/08/state-tax-revenue-beats-december-projection.html

State Senate’s new chief focusing on budget (January 4)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/04/senates-new-chief-focusing-on-budget.html

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says states should be partners in federal deficit reduction (January 10)
http://newsok.com/gov.-mary-fallin-make-states-partners-in-federal-deficit-reduction/article/3744523

Oklahoma legislators to continue looking at state pension changes (January 9)
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-legislators-to-continue-looking-at-state-pension-changes/article/3744569

Oregon
Tuition equity bill likely to pass Oregon legislature this year, supporters say (January 3)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/tuition_equity_bill_likely_to.html#incart_river

Pennsylvania
Pa. to close two state prisons, open new one (January 9)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130109_Pa__to_close_2_state_prisons__open_new_one.html

Union expected to offer proposal to run Pennsylvania lottery (January 8)
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/union-expected-to-offer-proposal-to-run-pennsylvania-lottery-669484/

Gambling revenue last year in Pa. second only to Nevada (January 4)
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/in-2012-gambling-revenue-in-pa-second-only-to-nevada-668983/

Rhode Island
RI paid $13.1 million to temporary staffing firms in FY12 (January 7)
http://news.providencejournal.com/politics/2013/01/ri-paid-131-million-to-temporary-staffing-firms-in-fy12.html

South Carolina
S.C. lawmakers have packed 2013 agenda (January 6)
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130107/PC16/130109523/1165/sc-lawmakers-have-packed-2013-agenda

South Dakota
SD governor proposes changes in justice system (January 9)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-governor-proposes-changes-in-justice-system/article_682e5442-ec12-5847-a6b8-ffd17a510e7c.html

Gov. Daugaard emphasizes “good stewardship” in State of the State speech (January 8)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130108/UPDATES/130108040/Video-Gov-Daugaard-emphasizes-good-stewardship-State-State-speech?nclick_check=1

SD lawmakers ready for new debate on school money (January 7)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-lawmakers-ready-for-new-debate-on-school-money/article_e913acee-bea6-5683-98fe-4095034dc71b.html

SD Democrats urge quick expansion of Medicaid (January 7)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-democrats-urge-quick-expansion-of-medicaid/article_48c0b02c-3b83-5e54-8250-5200391c9e45.html

Tennessee
Sen. Lamar Alexander proposes ‘grand swap’ on Medicaid costs (January 10)
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130110/NEWS02/301110026/Sen-Lamar-Alexander-proposes-grand-swap-Medicaid-costs

Texas
Perry puts tax relief on legislature’s agenda (January 9)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/state-leaders-lay-out-priorities/nTrCS/

Texas budget surplus proves as contentious as previous shortfall (January 9)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/09/us/texas-budget-surplus-proves-as-contentious-as-a-previous-shortfall.html?ref=us&_r=0

Perry: despite rosy revenue picture, legislators should hold the line on taxes, spending (January 8)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/gov-perry-tells-new-senate-to-resist-those-who-hea/nTqQn/

More state revenue does not mean more appetite for spending (January 7)
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/More-state-revenue-does-not-mean-more-appetite-4173461.php

Texas schools running $1 billion short, expert testifies (January 7)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/texas-schools-running-1-billion-short-expert-testi/nTpsL/

Texas starts budget debate flush with energy boom cash (January 7)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-07/texas-starts-budget-debate-flush-with-energy-boom-cash.html

Utah
Utah lawmaker: let’s use booze profits for schools (January 8)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55594128-90/liquor-utah-bill-bird.html.csp

Utah gets OK from feds to run own health insurance exchange (January 4)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569849/Utah-gets-OK-from-feds-to-run-own-health-insurance-exchange.html

Vermont
Vermont to get $30M for new psychiatric hospitals (January 8)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130108/NEWS07/301080017/Vermont-get-30M-new-psychiatric-facilities?nclick_check=1

The governor renews quest for jobs and qualified workers (January 6)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130106/NEWS03/301060016/Train-to-gain-Vermont-governor-Shumlin-renews-quest-for-jobs-and-qualified-workers-economy?nclick_check=1

Vermont’s health exchange wins federal approval (January 4)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130103/NEWS03/301030024/Vermont-s-health-exchange-wins-federal-approval?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

Virginia
McDonnell proposes eliminating Virginia’s gas tax (January 8)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/mcdonnell-proposes-eliminating-virginias-gas-tax/2013/01/08/7858ba96-59c8-11e2-88d0-c4cf65c3ad15_story.html

The long and winding road to Virginia transportation funding (January 7)
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/01/long-winding-road-virginia-transportation-funding

Military cuts could send Va. economy into recession (January 5)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/business/economy/military-cuts-could-send-va-economy-into-recession/article_24f65c9d-413a-50e6-894b-688d86c00425.html

Gov. McDonnell unveils education package (January 4)
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/01/governor-mcdonnell-unveils-education-package

Washington
Washington colleges offer tuition freeze for more funding (January 9)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-washington-colleges-offer-tuition-freeze.html

Gov.-elect Jay Inslee appoints budget director (January 9)
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsnorthwest/2013/01/09/gov-elect-jay-inslee-appoints-budget-director/

Gov. Gregoire’s budget director retires, defends final budget (January 9)
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/01/gov_gregoires_budget_director_1.html#incart_river

State tax cut plans tempered by caution in 2013 (January 8)
http://seattletimes.com/html/politics/2020081644_apustaxcutsstates.html

West Virginia
Higher education officials submit $18 million funding list (January 7)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201301070127

W.Va. one of few states ready to meet deadline for REAL ID (January 4)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201301030227

Disaster spending straps road fund (January 3)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201301030208

Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker may be poised to reorganize job training (January 9)
http://www.jsonline.com/business/governor-may-be-poised-to-reorganize-job-training-598aiab-186239631.html

Incoming Speaker Vos sees lower tax rates (January 3)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/vos-republicans-will-push-for-lower-taxes-rates-on-middle-incomes-in87v02-185483181.html

Wyoming
Gov. Mead delivers State of the State address (January 9)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/governor-mead-delivers-state-of-the-state-address/article_c8ef8176-5aac-11e2-a2f2-0019bb2963f4.html

Wyoming legislature set to debate fuel tax (January 7)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-legislature-set-to-debate-fuel-tax-hike/article_6244a69f-8982-51b5-93a9-4b0be8563c33.html

Report shows $3 million in WYDOT savings (January 7)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/report-shows-million-in-wydot-savings/article_5d346733-ffd8-5d3f-b6e2-abf14e1b84c1.html

Wyoming lawmakers hesitant to tap rainy day funds (January 6)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-lawmakers-hesitant-to-tap-rainy-day-funds/article_e403d3aa-1f1e-59b3-9fc7-14dae6d1c18a.html

Wyoming lawmakers face major health care decisions (January 6)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-lawmakers-face-major-health-care-decisions/article_a30ef933-8933-5042-ba6b-0e1f51a353ad.html