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    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-30-2015 | 13:13 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Social Impact Bonds Coming to Denver

    A new way to cover the rising costs of social service programs, which has been gathering momentum in state and local governments across the country, is coming to Denver. Under the financing method, known as a social impact bond or “pay for...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-30-2015 | 12:28 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Health & Science - Volume XXIII No. 3 - February 2 2015

    A CALIFORNIA judge rules that Medicaid applicants in the Golden State who have been waiting for more than 45 days can receive temporary health benefits while officials determine their eligibility for the joint state-federal insurance program (SACRAMENTO...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-30-2015 | 12:15 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Budgets In Brief - Volume XXIII No. 3 - February 2 2015

    The TEXAS Supreme Court has announced it will hear the state’s appeal of the long-running lawsuit challenging the way it funds public education (AMERICAN-STATESMAN [AUSTIN]). * MINNESOTA Gov. Mark Dayton (D) has called for a $6 billion transportation...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-30-2015 | 11:10 AM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Social Policy - Volume XXIII No. 3 - February 2 2015

    The CALIFORNIA Supreme Court votes to bar state judges from belonging to non-profit youth organizations if those groups practice any form of discrimination (LOS ANGELES TIMES).

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 17:56 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Business Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    MICHIGAN Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signs House Bills 4882 and 5421, which together allow homeowners facing financial hardship to use a payment plan to meet tax responsibilities and avoid foreclosure and further allow county treasurers to waive additional monthly...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 16:58 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Crime Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    MICHIGAN Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signs SB 1140, which clarifies that anyone involved with stealing a vehicle, whether driving or not, is not entitled to personal injury insurance benefits (LEXIS NEXIS STATE NET, MICHIGAN GOVERNOR'S OFFICE). • Also...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 16:21 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Credits Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    Credits Editor: Rich Ehisen Associate Editor: Korey Clark Contributing Editor: Mary Peck, David Giusti Editorial Advisor: Lou Cannon Correspondents: Richard Cox (CA), Lauren Davis (MA), Steve Karas (CA) and Ben Livingood (PA), Cathy Santsche (CA), Dena...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 16:19 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    In Case You Missed It Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    In Case You Missed It California Gov. Jerry Brown started his historic fourth term with a call for the Golden State to strengthen its green agenda. In case you missed it, the story can be found on our Web site at http://www.statenet.com/capitol_journal...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 16:12 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    From Rats to Roaches

    If you think that after the wave of malfeasance in the California Senate last year that all the dirty, greasy stuff is contained in legislative chambers, think again. As the Sacramento Bee reports, health inspectors recently shut down Griselda's World...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 16:10 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    In the Hopper Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    In The Hopper At any given time, State Net tracks tens of thousands of bills in all 50 states, US Congress, and the District of Columbia. Here's a snapshot of what's in the legislative works: Number of 2015 Prefiles last week: 3824 Number of Intros...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:54 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Upcoming Stories Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19 2015

    Upcoming Stories Here are some of the topics you will see covered in upcoming issues of the State Net Capitol Journal: - Common Core - State worker exodus - Legalizing pot

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:53 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Rauner Orders IL Spending Freeze

    New Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's (R) first few days in office were anything but dull. Rauner, who replaced Democrat Pat Quinn on Monday, issued new rules for both public employees and lobbyists, met with lawmakers and vowed to undo a long list of...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:50 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Upcoming Elections January 19 No. 2 Volume XXIII

    Upcoming Elections (01/16/2015 - 02/06/2015) 01/27/2015 Florida Special Primary House Districts 17 and 24 Senate District 6 02/03/2015 Georgia Runoff House Districts 50 and 120

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:47 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Democratic Defections in NC

    A couple of weeks ago, North Carolina state Rep. Paul Tine changed his political party designation from Democrat to unaffiliated. "Independent fits for me, and I think when you look at voter registration, it's fitting for a lot of people,"...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:45 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Supreme Court to Decide Fate of CO Tabor

    Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights — requiring lawmakers to obtain voter approval to raise taxes and to issue refunds to taxpayers when revenues grow faster than inflation and population growth — has survived repeated challenges...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:37 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    GOP Holds Distinct Edge in State Government Control

    Prim arily as a result of the November elections, Republicans now control both the governor's office and legislature in 23 states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The GOP also holds the governor's office in Nebraska...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:34 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    The Week In Session January 19, 2015

    The Week in Session States in Regular Session: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, US, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY States in Informal Session: States in Skeleton...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:13 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    My Cap is Better Than Your Cap

    In case you are pondering using your vacation time to visit a state capital, you should know they are not all created equal. In fact, as the USA Today reports, some are downright spiffy places to hang out. The top of the list, according to a reader survey...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 15:03 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Education Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    MICHIGAN Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signs SB 74, which adds cyberbullying to the forms of harassment specifically barred under the state's anti-bullying law. The law defines cyberbullying as any form of electronic communication intended to harm or harass...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 14:36 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    States leave partisan fold on health care and the minimum wage

    As the nation's capital resumes its customary political gridlock, both political parties are turning to the states to advance national agendas. In the process of doing so, however, they are finding that they are far from united within their own ranks...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 14:15 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Woody Would Have Approved

    Getting elected to a second term as governor is a big deal, no doubt about it. But in Ohio, nothing is bigger than the Ohio State Buckeyes playing for the college football national championship. To his credit, Gov. John Kasich gets it. Which is why when...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 14:06 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Environment Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    MICHIGAN Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signs a series of bills (SBs 795, 796, 797, 799 and 800) that collectively increase fines and penalties for anyone caught possessing, transporting and introducing non-native plant or animal species into the Wolverine State...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 13:17 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Rhyme Time at the Finish Line

    The earth moved in California last week, but it was only a political earthquake rather than a real geological trembler. More accurately, the earth moved twice: once when United States Sen. Barbara Boxer announced she would not seek another term in 2016...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 13:07 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    Health & Science Volume XXIII No. 2 - January 19

    MICHIGAN Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signs SB 879, a bill that requires radiologists to provide patients with written summaries of a mammogram, including about *** density (LEXIS NEXIS STATE NET, MICHIGAN GOVERNOR'S OFFICE). • Also in MICHIGAN, Gov...

    • State Net | Capitol Journal
    • 01-16-2015 | 12:18 PM
    • Author: Mary Peck
    Mary Peck
    And Then There's This

    Recently termed-out Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has apparently never warmed up to new Gov. Doug Ducey, a fellow Republican but not the guy she initially backed in the GOP primary last year. (That would be Mesa mayor Scott Smith, who lost out to Ducey in that...

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