January 2012

JOBS CRISIS
By Louis Jacobson
Most economists agree states can do a few things, though not a lot, to help create jobs..

• INCHING TOWARD RECOVERY
  By Christopher Thornberg and Asha Shepard
  The nation’s economy is gaining strength and even employment should start picking up this
  year.
   

• THE TOP 12 FOR 2012
  By Meagan Dorsch
  From health care to environmental regulations, lawmakers have a full agenda as legislative sessions begin.
   
• BRINGING UP BABY
  By Steffanie Clothier and Jack Tweedie
  For new parents, home visits by trained professionals can make all the difference.
   
• THE NEW HEALTHY
  By Amy Winterfeld
  Lawmakers are cooking up ways to encourage better eating.
   
• PARKS IN PERIL
  By Douglas Shinkle
  Across the country, recreation areas are being hit hard by state budget cuts.   

Voices

• LINSKY ON LEADERSHIP:  Convictions put spotlight on need for change.
    

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