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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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Why Are Property Taxes so Unpopular in Many States?
Many states also are grappling with how to lower property taxes or make them fairer.
May 14, 2014
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Can Entrepreneurs Help State Governments?
State governments are increasingly looking to entrepreneurs for creativity and efficiency.
May 13, 2014
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Some States Want to Put Hunting and Fishing Rights in Their State Constitutions
Perceiving threats to America’s hunting heritage, sportsmen push for constitutional hunting and fishing rights.
May 06, 2014
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Why Can't States Fix Payday Lending?
States are trying to crack down on payday lenders.
May 05, 2014
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After Years of Recession, Some School Districts Are Hiring Again, But Many Still Aren't Interested
Some schools are hiring teachers as revenues increase, others struggle.
May 05, 2014
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Medicaid: the Best Health Care Option for Former Foster Children?
Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults who have been recently released from foster care can get Medicaid coverage until age 26, regardless of their incomes. For states, the trickiest part may be finding them.
April 30, 2014
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Why States Are Fighting the FDA on Painkiller Approval
In the midst of an epidemic of painkiller addiction, states are flabbergasted by FDA’s approval of a new one.
April 28, 2014
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How State Lawmakers Control State Universities
State lawmakers frequently try to tell public colleges and universities what to do through the power of the budget.
April 24, 2014
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Many States Are Helping the Unemployed Find Work
With the jobless rate as high as 8.7 percent in some places, many states are getting personal by offering one-on-one or group counseling and training to help people with the mechanics of a job search.
April 23, 2014
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What Should We Do with That Budget Surplus?
Most states are seeing budget surpluses this year, setting up competition among legislators about how to spend the extra money.
April 22, 2014
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