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Maryland faces $1.2 billion in new cuts

January 10, 2011 By Vivian Weinstein

While taxes on the rich are set to expire, increased taxes on gas and alcohol, which would disproportionately affect working people, are under consideration.

Battle looms on immigration and citizenship

January 10, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The Republican ultra right is launching a multi-pronged attack on immigrants and their families.

Cuomo likely to propose austerity budget

January 10, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta And Bill Davis

Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo's inaugural speech offers some perspective as to what his budget proposal will look like: "austerity, corruption and competition" are on the agenda.

Illinois House moves to abolish death penalty

January 7, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

CHICAGO - In a landmark vote Jan. 6, the Illinois House passed a measure to abolish the death penalty in the state.

“Show-Me Solutions” are no solution, Missouri lawmaker says

January 7, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

Missouri's new Republican House leader declared a Republican mandate for a "change in the culture of how we operate," but a freshman lawmaker thinks otherwise.