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Regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils
This new NCSL report looks at regional coordinating council approaches and how regional coordination is complementary to state efforts. More
Broadband and High-Speed Internet Legislation
In 2011, at least 10 states and the District of Columbia passed a variety of broadband measures. More
Keeping Kids Safe Down on the Farm
Lawmakers are trying to reduce injuries and deaths among young workers. More
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Webinar: State Budgets, Federal Deficit, Pensions and Jobs
 The Great Recession has given way to what some are calling the “Great Unknown” concerning state budgets. State fiscal conditions continue to improve, but at a very slow pace. Stronger revenue performance is driving the improvement in state finances; however, budget officials expressed concern about the strength of economic growth. Even though over half of the states predict revenues are likely to meet or exceed their FY 2012 estimates, any significant negative developments could stall recent improvements in state fiscal conditions. More
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State Tax Update: August 2011 (preliminary)
 For the first time in 10 years, states cut taxes more than they increased them. But readers should not draw hasty conclusions about what this means for states’ fiscal health. Most states continued to face substantial budget shortfalls during their 2011 legislative sessions, even though some states saw revenue collections increase. The net state tax reduction is a result of temporary tax increases expiring in a handful of states. Removing the impact of those temporary taxes from the mix, states enacted a net tax increase of $9 billion. But again, this is misleading because large tax increases in only two states accounted for nearly all of the gains. In short, the aggregate figures are skewed by a handful of states where tax increases and tax cuts were large and extensive. More
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State Measures to Balance Budgets - FYs 2010-12
 Many states continue to face budget gaps dues to the lingering effects of the recession. In light of these state budget gaps, NCSL has compiled information into a database that documents the measures, both proposed and enacted, that states are taking to close their budget gaps. More
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State Budget Update: Fall 2011
State fiscal conditions are improving, but at a slow pace. States report revenues are growing, expenditures in most states are stable, and, in a significant departure from past years, few states report new budget gaps opening since the current fiscal year began. However, uncertainties remain. NCSL’s new report, "State Budget Update: Fall 2011," provides information on budgets in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. More
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