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Rainy day funds explained
To an unusual degree, rainy day funds have become a point of contention for state lawmakers this year — even…
Congress to ink $26B check
State education and Medicaid budgets hang in the balance of a U.S. House vote Tuesday. Western states set to haul in $879 million.
Economy takes mental toll
The recession is forcing states to make deep cuts in an already fragile public mental health system at the same time demand is bulging.
Are state lands in good hands?
Western land rush stokes feeding frenzy of special interests — and promises of big money.
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