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Weekly wrap: Louisiana pleasantly surprised by haul from tax amnesty program
More than $300 million is generated from delinquent Louisiana taxpayers; California finance chief hangs it up; Iowa Gov. Culver campaigns as problem solver; and stimulus Web site turns up boo-boos. Read More
More than $300 million is generated from delinquent Louisiana taxpayers; California finance chief hangs it up; Iowa Gov. Culver campaigns as problem solver; and stimulus Web site turns up boo-boos. Read More
NY: Paterson seeks budget help from GOP
A day after he reached out to Senate Republicans for help, Gov. David Paterson officially called a special session for next Tuesday. (Also see: NY: Marriage for gays on agenda in New York ) Read More
A day after he reached out to Senate Republicans for help, Gov. David Paterson officially called a special session for next Tuesday. (Also see: NY: Marriage for gays on agenda in New York ) Read More
NC: Pending inmate releases could prompt legislative session
As the court battle to keep 27 inmates in prison brews, some state officials are considering a back-up plan to address the issue. Read More
As the court battle to keep 27 inmates in prison brews, some state officials are considering a back-up plan to address the issue. Read More
MN: Pawlenty proposes amendment to limit state spending
After seven years of budget battles, Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday proposed a constitutional amendment to limit state spending. (Also see: MN: Short of cash, Minn. delays business tax refunds) Read More
After seven years of budget battles, Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday proposed a constitutional amendment to limit state spending. (Also see: MN: Short of cash, Minn. delays business tax refunds) Read More
ID: Ousted Idaho roads chief blames political cronyism
Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was forced out after refusing to send unnecessary state work and money to politically connected companies. Read More
Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was forced out after refusing to send unnecessary state work and money to politically connected companies. Read More
CA: California Legislature tries to block steep cut in pay and perks
The state Legislature is quietly seeking to block a steep cut in lawmakers' salary and perks. Read More
The state Legislature is quietly seeking to block a steep cut in lawmakers' salary and perks. Read More
MI: Granholm, GOP still disagree on how to pay for education
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Thursday she'd sign a measure the House passed Thursday that would use stimulus money to help lessen school cuts. But whether it gets past the Senate is uncertain. Read More
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Thursday she'd sign a measure the House passed Thursday that would use stimulus money to help lessen school cuts. But whether it gets past the Senate is uncertain. Read More
CO: Ritter to propose cuts to K-12 education in 2010-11 budget
Gov. Bill Ritter is expected to propose cutting state funding to public schools by as much as 6 percent in the 2010-11 budget he rolls out today. Read More
Gov. Bill Ritter is expected to propose cutting state funding to public schools by as much as 6 percent in the 2010-11 budget he rolls out today. Read More
SC: Release of Gov. Sanford's ethics report could be up to Ethics Commission
The battle over an investigative report by the State Ethics Commission of Gov. Mark Sanford appeared headed back to the commission Thursday after the state Supreme Court denied Sanford's request for an order keeping the report secret but stopped short of ordering its release. Read More
The battle over an investigative report by the State Ethics Commission of Gov. Mark Sanford appeared headed back to the commission Thursday after the state Supreme Court denied Sanford's request for an order keeping the report secret but stopped short of ordering its release. Read More
AL: Former aide says Indian donations influencing Riley's bingo opposition
A former member of Gov. Bob Riley's Cabinet said today that Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos, with the money intended to limit their competition in Alabama. Read More
A former member of Gov. Bob Riley's Cabinet said today that Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos, with the money intended to limit their competition in Alabama. Read More
IL: Illinois teen driving program receives honor
A teenage driver safety program run by the Illinois Department of Transportation has been recognized for using peer programming to try to reduce the number of teen driving-related deaths. Read More
A teenage driver safety program run by the Illinois Department of Transportation has been recognized for using peer programming to try to reduce the number of teen driving-related deaths. Read More
TN: Bredesen calls biofuel criticism 'outrageous'
Gov. Phil Bredesen branded a legislative attack on the BioFuels Initiative he launched two years ago as "ridiculous" and "outrageous" Thursday and said it endangers an unannounced "very large investment in East Tennessee." Read More
Gov. Phil Bredesen branded a legislative attack on the BioFuels Initiative he launched two years ago as "ridiculous" and "outrageous" Thursday and said it endangers an unannounced "very large investment in East Tennessee." Read More
MD: States urge stiffer anti-pollution laws
Twelve states, including Maryland, and the District of Columbia urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to adopt more rigorous national policies so they can meet federal air pollution reduction requirements for the region. Read More
Twelve states, including Maryland, and the District of Columbia urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to adopt more rigorous national policies so they can meet federal air pollution reduction requirements for the region. Read More
PA: Progress seen in SEPTA strike talks
SEPTA and its striking workers seemed to edge closer to a settlement yesterday, as Gov. Rendell and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady worked to broker a deal that would get buses, subways, and trolleys running again. Read More
SEPTA and its striking workers seemed to edge closer to a settlement yesterday, as Gov. Rendell and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady worked to broker a deal that would get buses, subways, and trolleys running again. Read More
NJ: Corzine accomplishments tempered by tough times
As Gov. Corzine heads into what are likely to be the final weeks of his political life, following the failure of his reelection bid on Tuesday, it's unclear whether the bearded Midwestern native with the down-to-earth demeanor and the sweater vests will be remembered more for his legislative accomplishments or for the car wreck that nearly took his life in 2007. Read More
As Gov. Corzine heads into what are likely to be the final weeks of his political life, following the failure of his reelection bid on Tuesday, it's unclear whether the bearded Midwestern native with the down-to-earth demeanor and the sweater vests will be remembered more for his legislative accomplishments or for the car wreck that nearly took his life in 2007. Read More