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Wyoming sovereign group calls for fed do-over

Wyoming sovereign group calls for fed do-over

A loosely organized political movement that believes the federal government is illegal and must be replaced is a “

‘Obamacare’ foes eye interstate compacts

‘Obamacare’ foes eye interstate compacts

Governors who oppose the national health care act have no shortage of strategies they are willing to try —…

Rainy day funds explained

Rainy day funds explained

To an unusual degree, rainy day funds have become a point of contention for state lawmakers this year — even…

Should a ‘green’ state ship coal to China?

Should a ‘green’ state ship coal to China?

A new Columbia River port terminal to ship coal overseas has environmentalists, energy sector lobbyists and government officials questioning its global-political implications.

Medicaid block grants explained

Medicaid block grants explained

One of the most controversial ideas in Washington right now is to turn Medicaid into a block grant program. Republicans vow it will lower the deficit. Democrats say it will gut the social safety net.

Utah on immigration: We aren’t Arizona

Utah on immigration: We aren’t Arizona

Less than a year ago, Utah business leaders worried that their state would follow in Arizona’s controversial footsteps by passing tough new laws to crack down on illegal immigration.

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