State-by-state Round Up

by Leigh Graham · 2009-04-19 09:00:00 UTC
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I'm headed back to MA today, flying across the country for most of the day. Here's what's been happening in states around the nation this week:

Illinois, Maine, Texas and New Mexico are suing Oppenheimer Funds for mishandling higher ed related investments;

FLA universities may require all students to have health insurance, with the cost incurred by the students.  Also going on in FL: phone line deregulation may lead to annual cost increases for customers (BAD) and vacant developments may become public parks (GOOD?).

Los Angeles Unified School District to cut 5,000 teachers and staff.  Also, a rare moment of wisdom from the Governator: undocumented immigrants not to blame for state budget woes.  One group that is a problem, though?  College grads.  The state doesn't have enough to fill workforce shortages.

Elderly residents evicted in New Jersey due to rent increases.

In South Carolina and Texas, lawmakers are working to access stimulus funds despite the plans of their governors.

Meanwhile, Pennsylvania plans to build 3 new prisons.  Great.  In similarly "good" news, casinos are back on the table in Massachusetts.  And, Lenders Thwart Ohio Law Intended to Limit High Interest on Payday Loans.

Finally, a slightly upbeat note: Thousands benefit from free dental care in New Haven.

Leigh Graham
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