States

Vermont Becomes First State With Single Payer

Vermont is on a path to become the first state in the nation to have a government-run health care monopoly, as a result of a health care bill signed Democrat by Gov. Peter Shumlin in May.

Kenneth Artz
July 27, 2011

Connecticut Governor Calls Record Tax Increase ‘Shared Sacrifice’

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) has signed into law a $40.1 billion budget that includes the largest tax hike in the state’s history.

Sreya Sarkar
June 21, 2011

Study: Massachusetts Could Cut $1 Billion Without Harming Education

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts could cut more than a billion dollars from its annual education spending without measurably affecting the performance of public schools, according to a study by th

Frank Conte
June 20, 2011

Union Negotiator: Connecticut Agreement Best in Nation

Workers around the nation envy Connecticut state employees, according to their lead negotiator.

Zachary Janowski
June 18, 2011

Illinois Lawmakers Bet on Gambling; Governor Threatens Veto

Illinois lawmakers have placed a huge bet on gambling to boost the state’s economy.

It’s a bet the chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board calls “garbage.”

Steve Stanek
June 18, 2011
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