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Stateline

Nonpartisan, Nonprofit News Service of the Pew Charitable Trusts

Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that reports and analyzes trends in state policy.

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States Challenged by 'Invisible' Homeless Kids
Some states have begun to focus on helping homeless children, but their efforts are being complicated by the way the federal government counts them.
December 03, 2014
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States React to Obama Immigration Order
The change prompts hostility from some states, gratitude from others.
November 28, 2014
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States Use Data to Target Identity Thieves
Most states now have data-driven programs to combat an exploding number of sham tax refund filings, false Medicaid and unemployment claims and public assistance fraud that can cost governments billions of dollars.
November 28, 2014
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State Officials Working to Get Better about Public Records Access
Some states are requiring officials to undergo open government training to improve accountability and reduce public records lawsuits.
November 24, 2014
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States Will Have a Hard Time Getting Medicaid Reimbursements for Care Outside of Nursing Homes
A new federal rule designed to ensure care is more visitor-friendly and home-like than nursing homes could make it difficult for facilities to qualify for federal money.
November 19, 2014
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America's Troubled War on Homelessness
Do new state laws help or hurt the homeless?
November 17, 2014
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Americans Are Commuting Less
Many states and localities are pushing for more car alternatives as Americans reduce driving.
November 14, 2014
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Widespread Parking Abuses Hurting Disabled Drivers
Cities and states are trying to come up with ways to combat disabled parking abuses, including stepping up enforcement and ending free parking at meters.
November 14, 2014
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The Addiction Side Effect of Legalized Gambling
In authorizing casinos some states have also created funds to help address problem gambling.
November 11, 2014
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States Working to Put an End to Food Stamp Trafficking
People who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps, use Electronic Benefits Transfer cards to purchase food, but some people use them to turn a profit.
November 10, 2014
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