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• Stronger Child Abuse Protections Struggling to Become Law in Pennsylvania
• Jun. 20, 2013
• It's been almost exactly one year since a Centre County jury found Jerry Sandusky guilty of child sex abuse crimes against children. At first blush, some may wonder why stronger laws have yet to be enacted.

• Illinois Lawmakers Seeking Compromise on Pension Reform
• Jun. 19, 2013
• Lacking agreement on a comprehensive plan to reduce a pension debt that's approaching $100 billion, the state's Democratic leaders are opting to line up in punt formation. They expect to approve a conference committee of lawmakers from both parties to spend weeks looking for common ground on the issue.

• Governments Offer Amazon Millions in Tax Breaks it Doesn't Need
• Jun. 19, 2013
• When Amazon expands, state and local governments practically line up to offer to pay the company to move.

• Washington Legislature Closer to Avoiding Government Shutdown
• Jun. 19, 2013
• State officials predict rapid progress in budget negotiations after two forecasts on Tuesday gave the Legislature an additional $320 million to spend over the next two years.

• California's Inland City Budgets Remain Weak
• Jun. 17, 2013
• California's monthly report on jobs and unemployment includes a county-by-county breakdown that shows a sharp east-west economic split with cities along the coast recovering well from the recession while inland cities remain mired in deficits and high unemployment.

• Nevada to Give Tax Credits to Filmmakers
• Jun. 17, 2013
• Gov. Brian Sandoval’s signature Tuesday means filmmakers will now be granted transferrable tax credits in a move he hopes will bring jobs and a new industry to the state.

• 2 Former Governors Say Immigration Reform Would Save States Money
• Jun. 14, 2013
• Immigration reform could save states money and boost the economy, said former governors Haley Barbour and Jeb Bush at a recent forum.

• Signed Michigan Budget Doesn't Address Gov. Snyder's Top Priorities
• Jun. 14, 2013
• Gov. Rick Snyder signed a 2013-14 state budget that doesn't address two of his major priorities -- expanded Medicaid coverage and raising more than $1 billion in extra revenues for repair and maintenance of state roads and bridges.

• Private Preschools See More Public Funds as Classes Grow
• Jun. 14, 2013
• Across the country, states and districts are increasingly funneling public funds to religious schools, private nursery schools and a variety of community-based nonprofit organizations that conduct preschool classes.

• Philadelphia Council OKs New Property, Cigarette Taxes
• Jun. 14, 2013
• Regarding school funding, Council unanimously passed a new $2-per-pack cigarette tax as part of Mayor Nutter's plan to help the school district close a $304 million budget hole.

• A New, Sometimes Not-So-Nice Outlook for the Muni Market
• Jun. 13, 2013
• Despite some positive developments, it seems the SEC and IRS are cracking down on the municipal bond market.

• Arizona House OKs Medicaid Expansion in Final Days
• Jun. 13, 2013
• The vote moves Arizona one step closer to becoming the 21st state to expand Medicaid.

• Indiana Lawmakers Override Gov. Pence's Income-Tax Veto
• Jun. 13, 2013
• The votes defied the normal political alliances, with most Democrats backing the Republican governor, and most Republicans voting to reject his veto.

• FEMA Rejects Texas' Request for More Aid After Plant Blast
• Jun. 13, 2013
• Officials across Texas are scrambling to reverse the federal government’s decision not to free up more funds to help rebuild the town, where a fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 and destroyed schools and homes.

• Washington State Prepares for Shutdown as Special Session Begins
• Jun. 12, 2013
• With the legislature headed into a second special session and no budget yet approved, the governor is making plans for a possible government shutdown should the current state budget expire without a new one.