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States
What are states looking at as they start planning to lift COVID-19 lockdowns?
Apr 15, 2020
Increased ability to do testing, adequate hospital capacity and new safety measures for businesses are among the measures governors are reviewing.
Some states hike overtime salary threshold higher than Feds
Jan 1, 2020
A new federal salary level for low-paid managers to be eligible for overtime pay kicks in Jan. 1.
What happens to abandoned cars
Jul 19, 2017
You've always wondered: Can we use them to pay for better roads?
States recover, but can't go on a spending spree
Feb 19, 2016
The states' economies are improving, but unevenly.
Some states withdraw welcome mat for Syrian refugees
Nov 16, 2015
Several governors said they don't want Syrian refugees settled in their states.
Google knows what's under the Christmas tree
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 24, 2014
New York Times mines search-engine data to see what gifts people are searching for, city by city.
The current state of state finances
Jan 16, 2014
Most states are doing good when it comes to their balance sheet, even capturing that elusive word -- surplus!
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Want better government? Use cost-benefit analysis
Jul 29, 2013
Non-profits are working with state governments to increase use of cost-benefit analyses to learn whether programs and policies are worth it.
Economic power shift: From the coasts to central states
by
Adriene Hill
Jun 7, 2013
Investment analyst and author Meredith Whitney says the new geography of American prosperity is changing.
Meredith Whitney on the 'Fate of the States'
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 4, 2013
In her new book, "Fate of the States," Meredith Whitney says the middle of the country will see the most economic opportunity.