Budget flexibility for cities dies in legislative committee

Budget

“This decision could very well cost jobs for local government employees.”

Overpayment for unemployment: state zeroes in on a fix

Budget

“There will always be a systematic level of improper payments.”

Lawmakers ponder new way to tame Medicaid cost spiral

Budget

“Expanded access to care is simply unsustainable without changes in how states deliver and pay for care.”

Lawmakers ponder a detour for tobacco cash

Budget

“We’re spending money before we actually bring it in. I don’t know how we got on this track, but I wish we weren’t there.”

Pols eye uptick in fiscal forecast with caution

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“We are by no means out of the woods. Unemployment is still far too high…”

Lawmaker wants to catch up on state’s infrastructure

Budget

“Having buildings that are in disrepair does not bode well for the state.”

Family-funding program hit by state, federal budget woes

Budget

“We’re paying for the consequences of our own decisions.”

State employees: Overpaid? Underpaid? Lawmakers differ

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Some say state must up the ante to stay competitive; others say annual salary survey misses the mark.

Legislative budgeters to higher ed: Let’s talk turkey

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College presidents bring a brag list to the Capitol—while tap dancing around their fiscal straits.

GOP lawmaker and, now, governor seek energy office audit

Budget

“When we see red flags, we need to do something. I’m standing up for our citizens who aren’t standing in the weeds.”