In-state tuition for undocumented-immigrant students moves forward, once again

Nancy Spence

“These people are Americans without the paperwork.”

Does long-shot tax hike for schools have a chance at the ballot?

Nancy Spence

Apparently, persistent petition circulators … can persuade ordinary citizens to sign a tax-increase initiative even during a prolonged recession.

Much-debated health-benefit exchanges get guv’s OK

Nancy Spence

Conservative critics charge it too closely resembles controversial federal health-care reforms.

Senators check the couch cushions for spare school funding

Nancy Spence

Some worry the newfound funding sources might not be reliable.

Senate OKs ‘parental involvement policy’ for ailing schools

Nancy Spence

“There’s nothing more important to the improvement of schools than having parental involvement.”

Local governments still can ding accident victims

Nancy Spence

Backers of failed ban had hoped to stop cash-strapped cities from using car crashes as a revenue source.

Bill targeting domestic violence would tag death certificates

Nancy Spence

Yet, some lawmakers say tracking pregnancies raises privacy concerns

Undocumented students take a step toward in-state tuition

Nancy Spence

“These students want to be citizens and are citizens in every sense except documentation.”

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

Nancy Spence

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

Funding equity proposed for students at private, public colleges

Nancy Spence

“College students at private schools add as much value as students at state schools.”