What if it turns out that voters will on occassion allow tax increases?
Abby Rapoport
Wisconsin Walk-Through
The anti-Walker recall campaign knows they can’t outspend the governor, but they hope they can sway the undecided public with a big grassroots push.
Does Changing the Dropout Age Matter?
In the State of the Union, Obama pushed states to adopt a dropout age of 18. But will that help more kids graduate?
What’s the Matter with Kansas, Tax Edition
The state aims to cut off deductions that benefit the middle class, all the while propping up big business.
In Baseball as in Life
It’s a tough time to be an Astros fan. Luckily there’s Ron Paul.
Just How Does Mitt Romney’s Wealth Stack Up?
The former Massachusetts governor is wealthy—but is he wealthier than past presidents?
Texas Redistricting: Hurry Up and Wait
A panel of federal judges in San Antonio is pushing to get the state’s congressional districts redrawn quickly.
Rick Scott’s Strange Math
If the Florida governor’s push for $1 billion more in school funding sounds too good to be true, it’s probably because it is.
Go Big or Go Home
As the Super Bowl nears, Indiana’s unions may have a new stage to fight against a proposed “right to work” law.
The State of the Week
A roundup of the latest news from across the country

