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Stateline Legislative Review 2014
Stateline’s annual Legislative Review looks at policy and politics in the states since legislatures began their work in January. The five-part series includes analytical articles, infographics and interactives.
Part One: States’ Fiscal Health
If this is finally the “good times” for the economy, it sure doesn’t feel like it to some states. With infographics on state-by-state tax collections and state credit ratings.
Part Two: Public Health Policy
In addition to the ACA, states wrestled with pressing health issues like drug overdose deaths, costly hepatitis C drugs and medical marijuana. With infographics on Medicaid expansion and health insurance exchanges.
Part Three: Ballot Initiatives
Lawmakers passed the buck to voters on more than 80 issues that have been certified on 36 statewide ballots in the November elections.
Part Four: Income Inequality
States take tentative steps on the controversial issue of income inequality. With county-level interactive.
Part Five: Education Standards
Governors and legislatures weigh in on Common Core education standards.
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