Special Collections

States Face Health Spending Cuts (Medical News Today)

15 Mar 2010

The Boston Globe: "President Obama's demand to delete 'special deals' in the health care package would eliminate $500 million in extra Medicaid cash for Massachusetts, but Bay State lawmakers say they are confident the state would recoup that and probably more once negotiations are complete. Obama, facing an electorate angry over side deals in the massive package, has told congressional leaders ...

Special project $$$ continue decline (The Blackshear Times)

15 Mar 2010

Nearly four years ago voters approved what was expected to be a wellspring of sales tax revenue for special construction and purchases for both the county and schools.

Arizona lawmakers aim to wrap up session today (The Arizona Republic)

15 Mar 2010

Arizona lawmakers are expected to wrap up their seventh special session today as they deal with two remaining bills. Meanwhile, protests ramp up over the budget's various program cuts.