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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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Many States Trying New Drug-Testing Programs for Welfare Applicants
A recent federal court ruling makes states wary of continuing their old way of testing for illegal substances.
March 06, 2014
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Why Don't Students Understand Personal Finance?
States lag in educating students about personal finance. Only four states even require that high school students take a course in it to graduate.
March 04, 2014
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New Hepatitis C Drugs Are Really Expensive for States
The new drugs offer a better chance of a cure, shorter periods of treatment and fewer side effects than older drugs, but they could be very hard on state budgets.
March 03, 2014
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Is it Time to Lift the Ban on Interstate Tolls?
As highway money runs dry, Congress considers lifting the ban on tolls on tolling existing interstates.
February 26, 2014
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Why Anyone Can Do Your Taxes
Most states have no rules for independent tax preparers.
February 25, 2014
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U.S. Supreme Court Appears to Question EPA Approach to Greenhouse Gases
Those challenging the EPA say the agency is reading too broadly into its authority to regulate emissions.
February 25, 2014
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Kentucky May Let Felons Vote
The state moves closer to abolishing its law banning felons from voting.
February 21, 2014
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Utility Companies Have a Solar Power Problem
States are bracing for a clash between public utilities and solar advocates.
February 19, 2014
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Suing for School Quality
Students and parents around the country are suing states for failing to give schools enough money to help students reach high standards.
February 18, 2014
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How Dangerous Are American Buses?
More buses bring more scrutiny from state regulators.
February 14, 2014
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