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Broad Drop in State Unemployment
Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More
State Budget Update: Spring 2013
States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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Federal Issues
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| | State Legislators and Governors Oppose Congressional Action on State Bankruptcy | News Release | 2/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22168 | 22168 | The nation's legislators and governors have signed a joint letter stating stating their opposition to proposals to allow states to declare bankruptcy. The letter, signed by the leaders of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Governors Association, reminds members of Congress that states have faced growing budget deficits for several years and have closed those deficits by cutting spending, and when necessary, increasing taxes. |
| | NGA/NCSL Bankruptcy Letter | Letters/Testimony | 2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22155 | 22155 | NGA/NCSL Bankruptcy Letter: The nation's governors and legislators do not support proposals to provide states with bankruptcy protection. |
| | Letter to State Legislative Leaders on SLIMPACT | Letters/Testimony | 1/10/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22019 | 22019 | Letter to State Legislative Leaders on SLIMPACT |
| | NCSL/NCOIL Financial Reform Conference Letter | Letters/Testimony | 6/8/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20478 | 20478 | NCSL/NCOIL Financial Reform Conference Letter |
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