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.

Minority status not always a downer at the statehouse

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“Good government prevailed as we learned to work together. In most cases, compromise took precedence over partisan politics.”

Workers with state vehicles won’t have to reimburse for the commute

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Very few people get to have a company car to drive back and forth to work

Dems’ bill would ‘ensure state never spends more money than it has’

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GOP critics dismiss proposal as a “gimmick to appear fiscally responsible.”

State benefits likely to take a hit in budget crunch

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“It seems to me that people working 20 hours a week in the private sector are not getting 100 percent of health, life and dental, in this economy especially.”

Budgeting on promise of federal dollars could leave state in the lurch

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“We’ve budgeted money from Congress that we may not get.”

Remaining tax exemptions and credits could get regular scrutiny

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“It’s only going after tax credits and exemptions that were put there for a particular reason”

Ritter touts strides in final address to state lawmakers

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“While an economic recovery is indeed underway, a revenue recovery is a year away.”

Pitch to push more inmates into community programs raises eyebrows

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“It’s not going to be popular, I can tell you that.”