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Tribal gaming compact rules are getting a refresh

by Savannah Peters
Feb 23, 2024
Gaming agreements between states and tribes will get more scrutiny under the new rules, which aim to protect tribes' interests in the negotiating process.
State governments have used tribal gaming compacts to negotiate for profit-sharing agreements that send gaming revenue to state coffers. Above, people play slots at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, Florida.
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Hiring by state and local governments has bounced back big-time

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jul 7, 2023
Governing bodies have collectively added 57,000 people per month, on average, this year, outpacing previous public-sector recoveries.
State and local governments have been hiring at more than double last year's rate. Above, Philadelphia City Hall.
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High-income taxpayers help some states stay above water

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 1, 2021
Overall, state revenue is down 1.9%, but 22 states have higher revenue than a year earlier. Tech and Wall Street have helped.
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Fast-Track Vaccines

Getting states prepared to distribute COVID vaccines

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin and Alex Schroeder
Nov 24, 2020
The list includes funding, a plan for communicating with the public, medical personnel training and storage capabilities.
Among other things, states need government funding that hasn't been approved, says Claire Hannan of the Association of Immunization Managers.
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Aid for state, local governments a sticking point in federal COVID-19 relief

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 6, 2020
Republicans and Democrats disagree about how much aid to give to state and local governments.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer talk in July. President Trump tweeted Tuesday stimulus talks with Congress are put on hold until after the election.
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Cities and states that lean on sales and income tax to operate have taken a hit

by Kristin Schwab
Apr 15, 2020
A place like Columbus, Ohio, relies on income tax for 75% of its revenue.
With much of the economy shutdown and more and more people out of work, cities and states aren’t collecting as much in taxes.
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The U.S. is relaxing rules for medical professionals working across state lines

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Mar 24, 2020
Both the states and federal government are lowering the barriers to physicians and nurses practicing in other states.
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Budget standoffs in three states result in government shutdowns

by Marielle Segarra
Jul 3, 2017
Illinois isn't the only state with budget woes.
A view of the New Jersey State House, the area's capitol building.
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