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State Net Capitol Journal – February 22, 2016; Oil Price Collapse Pressures State Budgets
Posted on 22 Feb 2016 by State Net

Budget & Taxes Oil Price Collapse Pressures State Budgets The collapse of oil prices is taking a toll on energy-producing states. As job losses mount in the nation’s oil patch, depressed oil and commodity prices are having a ripple effect... Read More

Tags: state budgets , tax increase , bridges , college football , pensions , oil prices , roads , budget cut , state taxes

State Net Capitol Journal – February 8, 2016; Costly Legal Cases Pending in Texas
Posted on 8 Feb 2016 by State Net

Budget & Taxes Costly Legal Cases Pending in TX A pair of legal cases could have a big impact on budget decisions in Texas next year, when lawmakers meet again in regular session. One of the cases, set to go before the Texas Supreme Court... Read More

Tags: crime , Tier 3 fuels , sales tax , traffic congestion , franchise taxes , Natural gas , oil , budget cut , state taxes

State Net Capitol Journal – March 7, 2016; Brownback Makes Big Cuts to Kansas University System
Posted on 7 Mar 2016 by State Net

Budget & Taxes Brownback Makes Big Cuts to KS University System Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) announced plans for a 3 percent immediate cut to the state university system after tax collections came in well below projections last month. The... Read More

Tags: state budgets , dog racing , universities , pay raises , Health Insurance , unemployment compensation , colleges , budget cut , state taxes

State Net Capitol Journal – February 15, 2016; Snyder Proposes $195 Million for Flint
Posted on 16 Feb 2016 by State Net

Budget & Taxes Snyder Proposes $195 Million for Flint Amidst a chorus of boos from protestors, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) unveiled his $54.9 billion FY 2017 budget proposal to lawmakers, a plan that includes $195 million to address the ongoing... Read More

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