Automatic Defense Cuts Will Deal Blow to States
A Stateline analysis shows automatic defense spending reductions will hit defense contractors hard. This sector comprises as much as 8 percent of some state economies.
View ArticlePrice tag of Sequester to States: $6 Billion
The belt-tightening from Washington begins in earnest, but states still aren’t sure just what the sequester will mean for them.
View ArticleThe 5 States Most Vulnerable to Sequestration’s Education Cuts
Automatic federal budget cuts will slash more than $1 billion in K-12 education dollars this year, paring everything from Title I money for low-income students to school improvement initiatives.
View ArticleStates Tackle School Safety After Sandy Hook Shootings
At least 20 states are considering bills that would allow some teachers to be armed. Others are focusing on emergency plans and mental health checks.
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