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Lawsuits on Medicaid Seen a Threat to State Coffers by Harp, Lonnie

“…A slew of lawsuits by hospitals and nursing homes seeking bigger Medicaid payments may put further pressure on tight state budgets for education and other…”
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Keeping an Eye on the Big Picture-- From a Small Town by Harp, Lonnie

“…I watch my 15-year-olds thumbs bounce over the tiny number keys of his cellphone, composing a message to a friend I like to imagine it's an actual sentence. I…”
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A generous appearance Internet governors by Harp, Lonnie

“…Sen Hank Sanders of Alabama found himself moved by his recent visit to East End Elementary School, the poorest in Selma…”
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A lousy job Bus stops by Harp, Lonnie

“…A bill moving through the Mississippi legislature would call in reinforcements to help teachers with one of their most unpleasant duties: examining childrens'…”
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Speechless Switching by Harp, Lonnie

“…Nancy Keenan, Montana'! veteran superintendent of public instruction, was silenced this month by Republican lawmakers who refused to let her deliver her annual…”
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Nowhere to go but up by Harp, Lonnie

“…Education reform in Kentucky is examined. Kentucky's landmark education-reform law has created a rare opportunity…”
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Three faces of Illinois by Harp, Lonnie

“…Education reform in Illinois is examined. The state's chronic money problems are aggravated by regional divisions, and reforms are at the mercy of budgets…”
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Making a Policy Point: Does Anybody Listen? by Harp, Lonnie

“…In a push hotel not for from Central Park, a small group of lobbyists, administrators, and legislators gathered to consider an interesting question: Dose…”
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Reinforcements A sweet deal by Harp, Lonnie

“…Kentucky officials are learning that under their system of handing out rewards or penalties to schools baaed on test score trends, most schools are going to go…”
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Bipartisan tutors Tax backlash by Harp, Lonnie

“…In Utah, the common ground that politicians are always talking about turns out to be at the Douglas T. Orchard Elementary School in Salt Lake City…”
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'Resilient' economy is predicted to spur 4% boost in spending by Harp, Lonnie

“…According to a recent survey, state legislatures will start 1997 with the healthiest balances since 1980 and a rosy financial picture overall. State spending…”
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Moderation seen education message in races for governor by Harp, Lonnie

“…In elections for open governors' seats, voters in New Hampshire and Washington shied away from GOP contenders who flashed conservative credentials and promised…”
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Plaintiff Intervenor Entertainment dollars by Harp, Lonnie

“…Illinois school officials who thought they had hit a dead end when their 6-year legal fight against the state's school finance system was rebuffed by the state…”
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Texas lawmakers assail weakened state role on textbooks by Harp, Lonnie

“…Texas' Senate Bill 1 has relegated the once-mighty state board to a mostly advisory role on textbooks. Lawmakers claim they were not voting to weaken the…”
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Critics seek to kill perk of giving Ill. lawmakers free college aid by Harp, Lonnie

“…Critics are seeking to end a 90-year-old perk of two four-year scholarships to state universities given each year to Illinois state legislators. Some of the…”
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Wis. Lawmakers Hold Line on Budget Cuts by Harp, Lonnie

“…Wisconsin lawmakers were putting finishing touches on their legislative session last week without retreating from the massive cuts they made last year in the…”
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New State Schools Chiefs Taking the Reins by Harp, Lonnie

“…The face of state education policy in Delaware and Vermont is coming into focus an both states inch closer to filling education commissioners posts And in…”
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In Change of Heart, Wilson To Accept Goals 2000 Funds by Harp, Lonnie

“…After threatening for months to pull California out of Goals 2000, Gov. Pete Wilson has notified federal officials that he is ready to accept $42 million in…”
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Civics lesson by Harp, Lonnie

“…It's the kind of 'thing that gives some adults night march Michael W Maynard of Crete III is back in court fighting for his teaching job haunted by a 1974…”
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THE LUNCHROOM FOOD IS LIFE. AND IN THE BERKELEY MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCHROOM. YOU CAN FIND HEALTH PORTIONS OF BOTH by Harp, Lonnie

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