NATIONAL
Where the state budget squeeze hits (March 6)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-06/where-the-state-budget-squeeze-hits.html

Public university costs soar (March 6)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324539404578342750480773548.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird

Study: DREAM Acts would be economic boon for states (March 6)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/Study-State-DREAM-Act-Would-be-Economic-Boon.html

Odd allies fight against taxing municipal bonds (March 6)
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/odd-allies-fight-against-taxing-municipal-bonds-88460.html?hp=l10

State higher ed funding support continues decline (March 6)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/state-higher-ed-funding-support-continues-decline-85899456679

Pension transparency fight brewing on Capitol Hill (March 5)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-pension-transparency-fight-brewing-on-Capitol-Hill.html

The “B” word: Is municipal bankruptcy’s stigma fading? (March 5)
http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/gov-bword-stigma-municipal-bankruptcy-going-away.html

The 5 states most vulnerable to sequestration’s education cuts (March 4)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/the-5-states-most-vulnerable-to-sequestrations-education-cuts-85899456272

How many undocumented immigrants would take in-state tuition? (March 4)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-undocumented-immigrants-would-take-in-state-tuition.html

Puerto Rico pension fix allays insolvency concern (March 4)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-04/puerto-rico-pension-fix-allays-insolvency-concern-muni-credit.html

Across-the-board cuts take effect, but their impact is not immediately felt (March 3)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/03/us/politics/Spending-Cuts-Imposed-US-Starts-to-Trim-Its-Budget.html?_r=1&

Some states getting a head start on health plan ratings (March 1)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/kh-states-begin-rating-health-plans-on-quality.html

Price tag of sequester to states: $6 billion (March 1)

http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/price-tag-of-sequester-to-states-6-billion-85899455817

Automatic defense cuts will deal blow to states (March 1)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/automatic-defense-cuts-will-deal-blow-to-states-85899455364

Revisiting and replenishing rainy day funds (February 28)
http://www.governing.com/columns/public-finance/col-revisiting-replenishing-rainy-day-funds.html

6 state and local questions about sequestration (February 28)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-sequestration-effect-states-cities-local-government-faqs.html

Alabama
Senate committee approves general fund budget bill with no state employee raises (March 7)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/03/senate_committee_approves_gene.html

Judge blocks school choice tax credit bill from going to governor (March 6)
http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/03/judge_blocks_private_school_ta.html

Study: Medicaid expansion could be financial windfall for Ala. (March 6)
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130306/NEWS02/303060028/Study-Medicaid-expansion-could-financial-windfall-Ala-?nclick_check=1

Alaska
House finance committee unveils operating budget (March 4)
http://ap.juneauempire.com/pstories/state/ak/20130304/1106907814.shtml

Corporate tax bill passes state Senate (March 2)
http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-03-02/corporate-tax-bill-passes-state-senate#.UTSpaTfNl8F

Proposed education budget cuts could slash pre-k funds (March 1)
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/article_37cab60e-8250-11e2-a18b-0019bb30f31a.html

Parnell opposed to Medicaid expansion now (March 1)
http://ap.juneauempire.com/pstories/state/ak/20130228/1105386700.shtml

Arizona
Brewer, Medicaid expansion backers rally at AZ capitol (March 5)
http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/03/05/brewer-medicaid-expansion-backers-rally-at-capitol/

Arizona assessing feds’ cuts; Brewer still confident about budget (March 5)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130304arizona-assessing-feds-cuts-brewer-still-confident-budget.html?nclick_check=1

Brewer’s plan for education performance funding advancing (March 3)
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/education/article_a2477476-834b-11e2-a7d8-0019bb2963f4.html

Arkansas
Budget panel OKs contract for Medicaid review (March 5)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-budget-panel-oks-contract-medicaid-review.html

Proposed cap on spending growth fails in House (March 5)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-proposed-cap-spending-growth-fails-house.html

Lawmakers working to address court fund shortfall (March 4)
http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/lawmakers-working-address-court-fund-shortfall.html

California
Lawmakers try to halt state’s retroactive taxes (March 7)
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/07/5242821/lawmakers-try-to-halt-states-retroactive.html#mi_rss=Business

California, on brink of recovery, braces for setback on federal aid (March 6)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/us/california-braces-for-setback-in-federal-cuts.html?hp&_r=2&

California credit outlook turns ‘positive,’ Fitch says (March 5)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-05/california-credit-outlook-turns-positive-fitch-says.html

California raises excise tax on gas by 3.5 cents a gallon (March 1)
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/01/5227356/california-raises-excise-tax-on.html#mi_rss=Business

New school funding plan wins cautious praise in Capitol hearing (February 28)
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/02/jerry-brown-school-funding-plan-cautious-praise-california-hearing.html

Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court to hear historic school funding case (March 7)
http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_22734537/colorado-supreme-court-hear-historic-school-funding-case

Colorado college chiefs oppose four-year degrees in community colleges (March 4)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_22710790/colorado-college-chiefs-oppose-four-year-degrees-community

Colorado pot task force recommends special sales and excise tax (March 1)
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22689447/tax-legal-issues-tap-at-last-colorado-marijuana

Connecticut
Malloy: plan to move thousands of state workers to downtown Hartford will save millions (March 6)
http://ctmirror.com/story/19362/malloy-announces-plans-move-3000-state-workers-downtown-hartford

Feds reject Medicaid cuts, but more could be coming (March 1)
http://ctmirror.com/story/19315/feds-reject-medicaid-cuts-more-could-be-coming

Connecticut to lose $56M in sequestration, with education, social services to be hardest hit (March 1)
http://ctmirror.com/story/19311/connecticut-loses-56m-sequestration-education-social-services-hit-hardest

Delaware
Farm and open-space programs cut in proposed budget (March 5)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130305/NEWS02/303050052/Farm-open-space-programs-cut-proposed-budget?nclick_check=1

Delaware awaits its share of pain (March 1)
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130301/NEWS02/303010036/Delaware-awaits-its-share-pain?nclick_check=1

Florida
House Republicans searching for alternatives to Medicaid (March 6)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/06/3270983/house-republicans-searching-for.html

Gov. Rick Scott says his policies making Florida economy stronger (March 5)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/05/3267063/gov-rick-scotts-state-of-state.html

Panel can make recommendation on health overhaul (March 4)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/04/3265631/panel-can-make-recommendation.html

Georgia
Deal struck to make change in Georgia’s car tax law (March 6)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/06/3270983/house-republicans-searching-for.html

General Assembly approves midyear budget (March 5)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/general-assembly-approves-midyear-budget/nWhhc/

Ga. transportation tax generates nearly $9 million (March 1)
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-02-28/ga-transportation-tax-generates-nearly-9-million

Hawaii
State, HSTA agree to mediation for teacher contract talks (March 7)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130306_State_HSTA_agree_to_mediation_for_teacher_contract_talks.html?id=195789551

DOE redoubling its effort to spend federal grant cash (March 5)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=195502231&id=195502231

Higher wages, tax break on table (March 3)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=194602221&id=194602221

Abercrombie wants $25M fund, response team to deal with sequester (March 1)
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/03/01/state-of-hawaii-creates-25m-fund.html

State soda fee fails to pop (March 1)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=194140511

Idaho
Idaho Department of Correction budget set (March 7)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_1fc66775-c298-5898-89e0-9ba285b001bb.html

House approves charter school funding legislation (March 5)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_90fd078f-658a-594d-b376-89aba1b8a264.html

Budget writers set $1.3B schools spending plan (March 5)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_2468ee98-2d8b-5e4c-b988-79bb481e7d6b.html

Luna: fed cuts mean no immediate hit to Idaho Ed (March 4)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_ae2b6926-38a0-5204-8220-1b65d9a84959.html

Businesses get behind Idaho tax cut plan (March 3)
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/mar/03/businesses-get-behind-idaho-tax-cut-plan/

Illinois
Illinois’ Quinn proposes $36 billion budget without tax boosts (March 7)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-06/illinois-s-quinn-proposes-36-billion-budget-without-tax-boosts.html

Gov. Quinn proposes pension-plagued state budget (March 6)
http://news.yahoo.com/gov-quinn-proposes-pension-plagued-2014-budget-205900723.html

Education takes hit in Quinn’s proposed budget (March 6)
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-03-06/news/ct-met-quinn-budget-0306-20130306_1_pension-costs-pat-quinn-quinn-administration

Quinn vetoes gambling expansion as expected (March 4)
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-03-04/news/chi-quinn-vetoes-gambling-expansion-as-expected-20130304_1_quinn-vetoes-pat-quinn-new-bill

Quinn, state workers union reaches deal with raises (March 1)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-largest-union-reach-deal-with-raises-20130301,0,2664582.story

Illinois Senate approves Medicaid expansion bill (February 28)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-illinois-senate-approves-medicaid-expansion-bill-20130228,0,6005584.story

Indiana
Indiana House budget slashes funding for programs that help the working poor (March 5)
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/mar/05/indiana-house-budget-slashes-funding-for-program/

Indiana prepares for impact of federal cuts (March 5)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130304/NEWS05/303040079/Indiana-prepares-impact-federal-cuts?nclick_check=1

Pence remains opposed to Medicaid expansion despite acceptance by other GOP governors (March 4)
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130304/NEWS/303040095/Pence-remains-opposed-Medicaid-expansion-despite-acceptance-by-other-GOP-governors

Jobless aid safe for now in Indiana (February 28)
http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130228/NEWS02/302280103/Jobless-aid-safe-now-Indiana

Iowa
Branstad outlines alternative to Medicaid expansion (March 4)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130305/NEWS10/303050031/Branstad-outlines-alternative-to-Medicaid-expansion?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage&gcheck=1

Big state budget gap means tough negotiations ahead (March 4)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130304/NEWS10/303040036/1011/NEWS10/Big-state-budget-gap-means-tough-negotiations-ahead

State government revenue in Iowa up 9.1 percent past eight months (March 1)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/03/01/state-government-revenue-in-iowa-up-9-1-percent-past-eight-months/article?nclick_check=1

Optional flat income tax wins committee approval in Iowa House (February 28)
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/28/optional-flat-income-tax-wins-committee-approval-in-iowa-house/article

Kansas
Insurance commissioner urges Medicaid expansion (March 5)
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-03-05/insurance-commissioner-urges-medicaid-expansion

Kansas lawmakers consider changing teacher bargaining law (March 4)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/03/04/4100249/kansas-lawmakers-consider-changing.html

Kansas supreme court orders mediation in school funding lawsuit (March 1)
http://www.kansas.com/2013/03/01/2697812/kansas-supreme-court-orders-mediation.html

Kentucky
Beshear pledges to finish pension reform this year (March 5)
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/beshear-pledges-to-finish-pension-reform-this-year/article_34d59d65-d608-5de9-8b96-fdb52300ae16.html

Kentucky Senate approves charter school option (March 5)
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130305/NEWS01/303050105/Kentucky-Senate-approves-charter-school-option?nclick_check=1

Senate rejects House bills to fix, fund pensions (March 1)
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/senate-rejects-house-bills-to-fund-fix-pensions/article_7887853e-e608-5aea-ab64-bd926f552cea.html

Louisiana
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s budget unbalanced, unrealistic, Treasurer John Kennedy says (March 5)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/governor_bobby_jindals_budget.html#incart_river

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s teacher tenure and evaluation reforms ruled unconstitutional (March 4)
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/bobby_jindals_teacher_tenure_o.html#incart_river

Bill seeks to keep retirement benefits for state employees (March 3)
http://theadvocate.com/news/5319841-123/bill-seeks-to-keep-retirement

Maine
Emergency bill would shut off legislators’ pay during government shutdown (March 4)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/04/politics/emergency-bill-would-shut-off-legislators-pay-during-government-shutdown/

LePage threatens to veto bills until lawmakers pass his hospital debt plan (March 1)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/01/politics/lepage-threatens-to-veto-all-bills-until-lawmakers-pass-his-hospital-debt-plan/

Would Maine save money if it embraced Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion? (March 1)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/01/politics/would-maine-gain-from-medicaid-expansion/

Language in LePage budget revives debate over school choice vouchers (March 1)
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/28/politics/state-house/language-in-lepage-budget-revives-debate-over-school-choice-vouchers/

Maryland
After Virginia transportation plan passes, Maryland governor proposes his own (March 5)
http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-maryland-gov-proposes-overhaul-transportation-funding.html

O’Malley, top Democrats propose higher taxes on gas (March 4)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-transportation-plan-20130304,0,7825377.story

Sequestration will hit health care in Maryland (March 1)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-sequester-health-cuts-20130228,0,4305856.story

Massachusetts
Deval Patrick, students press for education funding (March 4)
http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/03/deval_patrick_students_press_for_education_funding

Medical costs are on the rise, putting at risk state’s efforts to tie health spending growth to the economy (March 3)
http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/2013/03/04/medical-costs-are-the-rise-putting-risk-state-efforts-tie-health-spending-growth-economy/lhhRULM4NCoAem3yuz1CwL/story.html

Michigan
Michigan road funding: senator proposes selling ads on bridges, naming rights to public assets (March 4)
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/michigan_road_funding_senator.html#incart_river

Michigan governor’s move sets Detroit takeover in motion (March 4)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-04/michigan-governor-s-move-sets-detroit-takeover-in-motion.html

Votes by Michigan legislature set state for U.S. health care law (March 1)
http://www.freep.com/article/20130301/NEWS06/303010101/Votes-by-Michigan-Legislature-set-stage-for-U-S-health-care-law?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

Michigan won’t privatize prisons further (March 1)
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130301/NEWS04/303010033/Michigan-won-t-privatize-prisons-further

Minnesota
Dayton says tax plan intended to force businesses to pay fair share (March 6)
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/03/06/politics/dayton-tax-plan-business

DFL leaders eye higher Minn. gas tax, other fees (March 5)
http://www.startribune.com/195326201.html?refer=y

Minn. budget chief faces backlash on Vikings bill (March 4)
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130304/1106846374.shtml

Minnesota is one of several states weighing shift to sales tax (March 3)
http://www.startribune.com/business/194716291.html

Budget forecast cuts Minnesota deficit by 43 percent (March 1)
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/194097671.html?refer=y

Budget forecast: economy clearly mending, but only modest job growth (March 1)
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/03/01/budget-forecast-economy-clearly-mending-but-only-modest-job-growth

Mississippi
Bryant digging in on stance against Medicaid expansion (March 7)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20130307/NEWS01/130307003/Bryant-digging-stance-against-Medicaid-expansion?nclick_check=1

Lawmaker: Mississippi gas tax increase needed in future (March 4)
http://www.clarionledger.com/viewart/20130304/NEWS010504/303040035/Lawmaker-Mississippi-gas-tax-increase-needed-future

Mississippi House-Senate talks warm up on charter school bills (February 28)
http://www.sunherald.com/2013/02/28/4498634/mississippi-house-senate-talks.html

Missouri
Missouri Senate endorses income tax cut (March 7)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/03/06/4104601/missouri-senate-endorses-income.html

Mo. GOP leaders oppose Medicaid growth sunset (March 5)
http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/mar/05/mo-gop-leaders-oppose-medicaid-growth-sunset/

Missouri revenues up 8.7 percent for 2013 fiscal year (March 4)
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/03/04/4100085/missouri-revenues-up-87-percent.html

Missouri budget cuts could eliminate some services for blind people (March 3)
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/159300/missouri-budget-cuts-could-eliminate-some-services-for-blind-people/

Montana
Legislature returns from mid-session break with 2-year budget on tap (March 4)
http://missoulian.com/news/local/legislature-returns-from-mid-session-break-with--year-budget/article_363ff7ce-839d-11e2-a103-001a4bcf887a.html

Feds building Montana’s health insurance exchange, but details are in short supply (March 4)
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/feds-building-montana-s-health-insurance-exchange-but-details-are/article_4f4bc41e-0041-5ee9-bd64-68b83a64f881.html

Nebraska
State budget talks include study on new prison (March 7)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/state-budget-talks-include-study-on-new-prison/article_9f9ee6c8-8ac0-5769-a64b-f9f8b9256a1c.html

Growing number asks for higher spending in early childhood education (March 4)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/growing-number-ask-for-higher-spending-in-early-childhood-education/article_b6f5fcdd-4418-5dea-a09c-9d952c022512.html

Board gives rosy revenue forecast for state (February 28)
http://journalstar.com/legislature/board-gives-rosy-revenue-forecast-for-state/article_6f99bafb-3616-5df7-98d3-5b8dc34ed757.html

Nevada
State employees come up short in saving government money (March 5)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/mar/05/employee-incentive-program-find-government-savings/

Lawmakers to take up margin tax (March 4)
http://www.lvrj.com/news/lawmakers-to-take-up-margins-tax-194762171.html

Nevada looks to future with online poker (March 3)
http://www.rgj.com/article/20130303/NEWS11/303030053/Boon-bust-Nevada-looks-future-online-poker?nclick_check=1

Nevada stands to lose $40M if federal cuts linger (February 28)
http://www.rgj.com/viewart/20130228/NEWS19/302280058/Nevada-stands-lose-40M-federal-cuts-linger-see-video-related-national-issue-

New Hampshire
15 cent hike in N.H.’s gas tax endorsed by House, 207-163 (March 7)
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4932017-95/rep-democrat-republican-bill

Gov. Hassan’s budget companion bill changes law, funding (March 5)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130306/NEWS06/130309537

House vote could set stage for new charter schools (March 4)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130304/NEWS04/130309753

New Jersey
Christie administration announces $125 million to support New Jersey charter schools (March 5)
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/christie-administration-announces-125-million-to-support-new-jersey-charter-schools

N.J. unfunded pension liabilities widen to $47.2 billion (March 5)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-04/n-j-unfunded-pension-deficit-rises-to-47-2-billion.html

N.J. officials: federal cuts will inflict widespread pain (March 1)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/NJ_officials_Federal_cuts_will_inflict_widespread_pain.html

Sports betting in N.J. on hold after loss in court (March 1)
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/nj_absorbs_a_court_loss_in_att.html#incart_river

Christie budget proposal maintains support to hospitals for charity care (March 1)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/Christie_budget_proposal_maintains_support_to_hospitals_for_charity_care.html

Rutgers wants at least $425 million in state funding for renovation, construction projects (March 1)http://www.northjersey.com/news/Rutgers_prioritizes_410M_worth_of_projects.html

New Mexico
Senate OKs financing for lottery scholarships (March 5)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/030613xgrLotteryScholarships1stLd-Writethru#.UTddETfNmSp

New Mexico says sign-ups for high-risk health program suspended as US funding hits wall (March 4)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e0a9af8ab5304775886be4811f81b297/NM--Insurance-High-Risk

House approves capital improvement package worth $174M (March 1)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/26c7ec8436564d4e8cc61579e25d0aa9/NM-XGR--Capital-Projects

House approves tapping into permanent fund for schools (February 28)
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/030113XGR--EducationMoney2ndLd-Writethru#.UTCjaYY_d9s

House exchange bill initially fails in House, but then is revived by Democrats (February 28)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9223be6c325245c2892c80ac1cc7c1f7/NM--Health-Overhaul-Exchange-Board

New York
Fight for funds shift (March 4)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Fight-for-funds-shifts-4327938.php

New York Senate Republicans push $2 billion tax-cut plan (March 4)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-04/new-york-senate-republicans-push-for-2-billion-in-tax-cuts.html

New York takes the lead on palliative care (March 4)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/new-york-takes-the-lead-on-palliative-care-85899455781

Cuomo aims for on-time budget (March 3)
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130303/NEWS01/303030056/Cuomo-aims-time-budget?nclick_check=1

Cuomo: sequester will impact New York (March 3)
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/viewart/20130303/NEWS01/303030045/Cuomo-Sequester-will-impact-New-York

North Carolina
McCrory signs bill blocking Medicaid expansion (March 7)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/03/07/3898034/mccrory-signs-bill-blocking-medicaid.html

Bill eliminating state tax credits heads to McCrory (March 6)
http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/06/2730631/dome-bill-eliminating-state-eitc.html

A southern Medicaid director’s perspective on health care reform (March 6)
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/interview-a-southern-medicaid-directors-perspective-on-health-care-reform-85899456637

NC Gov. Pat McCrory: no state money for Carolina Panthers stadium upgrades (March 4)
http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/05/2725028/nc-gov-pat-mccrory-no-state-money.html

NC lawmakers, gov looking at lottery changes (March 3)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/03/03/3890929/nc-lawmakers-gov-looking-at-lottery.html

North Dakota
GOP confident of closing N.D.’s spending gap (March 6)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/gop-confident-of-closing-n-d-s-spending-gap/article_e4dd58c2-85e5-11e2-be09-001a4bcf887a.html

House OKs bill funding oil patch (February 28)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/house-oks-bill-funding-oil-patch/article_b54f131e-81eb-11e2-80b9-001a4bcf887a.html

House OKs massive K-12 bill (February 28)
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/house-oks-massive-k--bill/article_0246867c-81f9-11e2-a081-0019bb2963f4.html

Ohio
GOP lawmakers may change Kasich tax plan – but how? (March 6)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/03/06/gop-lawmakers-may-change-tax-plan--but-how.html

State’s ‘guarantee’ on school funding may vanish (March 4)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/03/04/states-guarantee-may-vanish.html

Oklahoma
Public preschool’s test case (March 7)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324539404578342514090722542.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_6

Bill to change Oklahoma’s college scholarship program advances (March 5)
http://newsok.com/bill-to-change-oklahomas-college-scholarship-program-advances/article/3761292

Oregon
Lawmakers discuss limiting ‘kicker’ when looking at ways to build reserves (March 6)
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/proart/20130306/news/303060088/lawmakers-discuss-limiting-kicker-when-looking-ways-build-reserves?pagerestricted=1

Ore. legislators propose $6.75 billion for schools (March 5)
http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/ore-legislators-propose-billion-for-schools/article_53724fd5-c6e7-536d-8238-bcff03f6aa79.html

Budget offers more for Oregon schools, less for retirees, higher taxes (March 4)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/budget_offers_more_for_oregon.html#incart_river

Federal budget cuts will dribble out in Oregon (February 28)
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/federal_budget_cuts_will_dribb.html#incart_river

Pennsylvania
Pa. court: reinstate health care funding for the poor (March 6)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130306_Court__Reinstate_care_for_Pa__poor.html

Corbett administration looks to close some Pa. health centers, emphasizes community outreach (March 4)
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b5f3b51c679d4033b19020db151351ec/PA-XGR--Pennsylvania-Budget-Health-Centers

Sequester’s impact on state outlined (March 2)
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/sequesters-impact-on-state-outlined-677517/

Corbett’s new prison reform: tying contractors’ profits to public safety (February 28)
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/02/corbetts_new_prison_reform_tyi.html#incart_river

Rhode Island
Business leaders testify in support of plan to cut R.I. corporate tax (March 6)
http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/03/business-leaders-testify-in-support-of-plan-to-cut-ri-corporate-tax.html

Chafee takes budget proposal to voters (March 5)
http://news.providencejournal.com/business/2013/03/chafee-takes-budget-proposals-to-voters.html

South Carolina
Feds approve S.C. teacher evaluation plan (March 6)
http://news.providencejournal.com/politics/2013/03/proposal-to-revive-historic-tax-credit-up-for-public-hearing-tuesday.html

SC House budget proposal boosts law enforcement (March 3)
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130303/APN/1303030616

Agencies in S.C. brace for cuts (February 28)
http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/28/2654260/many-sc-agencies-awaiting-details.html

South Dakota
Final days of South Dakota legislature bring money debate (March 7)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130307/NEWS/303070014/Final-days-South-Dakota-Legislature-bring-money-debate?nclick_check=1

SD lawmakers reject plan to expand prenatal care (March 6)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-lawmakers-reject-plan-to-expand-prenatal-care/article_3380cdac-51f3-5f97-adf4-c82e1d37023c.html

Economic development incentives sail toward passage (March 5)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130305/NEWS/303050019/Legislature-Economic-development-incentives-sail-toward-passage?nclick_check=1

SD lawmakers cautious in estimating state revenue (March 4)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-lawmakers-delay-decision-on-state-revenue/article_f7bbfc00-27ed-5d31-9541-626ca7ce1e67.html

Daugaard: sequester could require special session (February 28)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130228/UPDATES/130228015/Daugaard-Sequester-could-require-special-session

SD revenue expected to be as predicted earlier (February 28)
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/sd-revenue-expected-to-be-as-predicted-earlier/article_f7bbfc00-27ed-5d31-9541-626ca7ce1e67.html

Tennessee
Haslam’s school voucher bill delayed (March 6)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/mar/06/haslams-school-voucher-bill-delayed/

Exchange rejected, Medicaid decision looms (March 4)
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2013/mar/04/exchange-rejected-medicaid-decision-looms/

Texas
State sales tax growth leveling off (March 6)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/state-sales-tax-growth-leveling-off/nWjHC/

Senate approves more money for Medicaid, schools (March 5)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-approves-more-funds-for-medicaid-schools/nWhk7/

Texas House GOP opposes Medicaid expansion (March 4)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-gop-panel-urges-house-republicans-to-oppose-/nWgZM/

Rick Perry bars way to possible Texas deal with feds on Medicaid expansion (March 4)
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20130304-rick-perry-bars-way-to-possible-texas-deal-with-feds-on-medicaid-expansion.ece

Thousands of prison, jail beds empty as prisoner boom craters (March 3)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/thousands-of-prison-jail-beds-empty-as-prisoner-bo/nWf5Z/

Lawmakers: tax breaks need periodic review (March 2)
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/lawmakers-tax-breaks-need-periodic-review/nWfgZ/

GOP leaders in Texas want more flexibility on Medicaid (March 1)
http://www.governing.com/news/state/tt-texas-gop-want-more-flexibility-on-medicaid.html

Utah
GOP lawmakers jump to reject Medicaid expansion (March 7)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55964632-90/anderegg-bill-committee-expansion.html.csp

Utah lawmakers kill preschool bill for at risk children (March 6)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/55955791-78/bill-preschool-osmond-program.html.csp

Plan to up taxes on rich to boost education dies (March 4)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55948080-90/bill-committee-education-income.html.csp

Legislators try to squeeze, pinch dollars (February 28)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55925556-90/billion-budget-butt-dollars.html.csp

Medicaid expansion a short-term money maker for Utah (February 28)
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55921423-90/expansion-utah-state-medicaid.html.csp

Utah governor uses colorful language to describe sequestration (February 28)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574491/Utah-governor-uses-colorful-language-to-describe-sequestration.html

Vermont
Shumlin: forgive money communities owe over TIF’s (March 6)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130306/NEWS02/303060006/Shumlin-Forgive-money-communities-owe-over-TIFs?nclick_check=1

Money issues await legislature’s action in Montpelier’s second half (March 2)
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130303/NEWS03/303030012/Money-issues-await-legislative-action-Montpelier-s-second-half?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s&nclick_check=1

Virginia
McDonnell tells U.S. that Va. has not embraced Medicaid expansion (March 6)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/mcdonnell-tells-u-s-that-va-has-not-embraced-medicaid/article_c5932a12-898b-5fa5-b986-5f24ffbe8816.html

Virginia’s feast on U.S. funds nears an end (March 3)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/03/us/politics/virginias-feast-on-us-funds-nears-an-end.html?ref=us&_r=0

McDonnell on cuts: ‘We’re prepared as we could be’ (March 1)
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/mcdonnell-on-cuts-we-re-as-prepared-as-we-could/article_d7de451d-141d-5309-8620-a6ef207ef01d.html

Washington
State Senate passes package of education policy bills (March 6)
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020501454_educationbillsxml.html

WA supreme court strikes supermajority for taxes (February 28)
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020453699_apwascowtaxlawsuit3rdldwritethru.html

West Virginia
Governor, teachers union primed for battle over school reform (March 1)
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201302280276

For the first time in years, state must tap into $45 million reserve (February 28)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201302280196

Wisconsin
Majority of Senate Republicans oppose voucher expansion (March 7)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/mike-ellis-says-gop-senate-majority-wont-support-voucher-expansion-plan-ll924nu-195643181.html

Assembly Republicans aim to reform Wisconsin’s tax code (March 3)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/assembly-republicans-aim-to-reform-wisconsins-tax-code-5a8vlo3-194706811.html

Wyoming
Opinions vary on Wyoming No Child Left Behind waiver application (March 4)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/opinions-vary-on-wyoming-no-child-left-behind-waiver-application/article_493a2960-1238-5b68-9b87-b49945c4f456.html

Wyoming lawmakers want agency budget cut plans (March 4)
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-lawmakers-want-agency-budget-cut-plans/article_dbb599d6-424c-5e15-be73-85877e140d73.html