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Tax changes?

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

A tax commission established by Gov. Haley Barbour voted Tuesday to recommend hiking the tobacco tax to 50 cents, a move that most likely assures such an increase is in Mississippi's near future.

Ambitious agenda outlined for state education reform

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

State Superintendent of Education Hank Bounds said Tuesday Mississippi is undergoing a rigorous education reform to improve the state's schools.

Tax study group recommends 50-cent tobacco tax increase

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

The leader of a tax study commission says the group is only "working around the edges" as it prepares to recommend changes in how Mississippi collects revenue.

Bush to visit Coast today, likely last time as chief

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON - In what's likely to be his final trip to the Gulf Coast, President Bush today will deliver Hurricane Katrina anniversary speeches that are aimed at repairing the damage the government's response to the storm did to his legacy.

Govs rarely picked for VP slot

8/19/2008 6:00 PM

If a governor or former governor is tapped for the vice-presidential nomination for either the Democratic or Republican ticket this year, it’ll be the first time since Spiro Agnew ran with Richard Nixon in 1972.

States push laws to require paid sick days

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

HARTFORD, Conn. -- For school bus driver Jamille Aine, a cold is more than an inconvenience. His employer does not offer paid sick days, so if he can't shake the bug, he may not be able to pay his bills.

Immigrant 'sanctuary city' idea under scrutiny

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

Signaling a revival of the illegal immigration debate in the 2009 legislative session, two Republican state lawmakers have asked Attorney General Greg Abbott to weigh in on a thorny subject: "sanctuary cities."

Break on cost of textbooks unlikely before last bell, 2010

1/1/0001 12:00 AM

The rising cost of college textbooks has driven Congress and nearly three dozen states -- including Maryland and Virginia -- to attempt to curtail prices and controversial publishing practices through legislation. But as the fall semester begins, students are unlikely to see much relief.

2008 state elections: What's at stake?

8/18/2008 6:00 PM

The historic battle for the White House may be grabbing most of the headlines, but plenty of state races and major ballot measures also could be nail-biters this November — and the results could have national implications. Stateline.org today is launching a new 2008 interactive guide to help voters keep track of the 11 gubernatorial, 11 attorneys general and seven secretary of state races and some 130 statewide ballot measures.

Measures could bring youth to state races

8/17/2008 6:00 PM

Lawmakers in Colorado and Hawaii aim to ramp up political participation by younger candidates with November ballot measures to lower the qualifying age for some state offices.

Purple states: The playing field expands

8/13/2008 6:00 PM

For the first time in more than a decade, the list of battleground states in the presidential election is expanding, and Barack Obama’s campaign war chest is one reason why. Meanwhile, the list of toss-up states continues to grow.

Nebraska enacts unique safe haven law

8/14/2008 6:00 PM

Nebraska this year became the last state in the nation to pass a “safe haven” law designed to protect unwanted infants by allowing parents to legally surrender them at a hospital. But the law has an unusual twist.

WORTH NOTING: Michigan billed for woman's gas

8/7/2008 6:00 PM

A woman wants Michigan to pay for gas wasted in stalled traffic. A Nebraska judge considers whether the Almighty can be sued. And a Democrat-sponsored Web site claims Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) is the worst of the worst. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in.

Should murder accomplices face execution?

8/12/2008 6:00 PM

An execution last month in Mississippi and another scheduled for this month in Texas have reignited a debate over whether the death penalty should be given to those who participate in killings — but do not personally carry them out.

Frustrated govs rip fed road policy

8/11/2008 6:00 PM

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Fixing congested roads and deteriorating bridges is becoming more difficult for states as their economies tighten and prices for building supplies skyrocket, but five Northeastern governors blame federal policies for hampering states’ infrastructure improvement efforts, too.

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