Dire Straits, But Still a Few Laughs

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe delivered sobering news --but also a few laughs -- at the National Governors Association meeting.

The Hidden Costs of Going Green

Complaints about smart meters are on the rise.

Still a Pulse?

Federal health care reform may not be as dead as you think.

Water Wars

Water supply limits in the Southeast have led to threats of water poaching and calls for toilet rebates.

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Governor Wants to Add Trigger to Gun Bill
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State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Campaign Finance Ruling
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The Nation
Seven Things a New Chief Information Officer Should Know
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Bexar County, Texas
Probate Judge Sues Agency Over Right to Free Speech
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The Nation
High-Tech Border Fence is Slow Going
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Who Said That?

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— Who Said That?

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Columns
Idea Center
| February 22, 2010
Two Years of High School, then College?
Eight states could allow high school students to enroll in college early if they pass board exams.
Idea Center
| February 18, 2010
Lending a 'Green' Hand
Eco-minded Boulder is turning to "Two Techs in a Truck" to encourage homeowners to make efficiency upgrades.
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Public Money
| February 18, 2010
'Life-swapping': The Case For and Against Longevity Swaps
Could U.S. pension plans reduce risk by importing an idea from Europe?
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B&G Report
| February 18, 2010
Looking for Civics Lessons
Plus: Planning for the end of the stimulus, the D.A.R.E. problem, and more
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Better, Faster, Cheaper
| February 17, 2010
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Benefits
Rooting out waste serves the most needy.
plemov's picture
February 17, 2010
Staunching a Loss
By not opting out of a federal tax deduction, states stand to lose millions in revenues.
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Management Insights
| February 17, 2010
What's Fair?
Sometimes being fair means special treatment, but that comes with risks.

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