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States Are Broke And Many Are Eyeing Massive Cuts. Here's How Yours Is Doing

9:16am August 03, 2020

by NPR Staff

Some states face record-breaking deficits because of the coronavirus pandemic. We asked local reporters across the country to tell us what could be on the chopping block in your state.

Alabama Budget On Stronger Footing Than Other States During COVID-19

9:08am August 03, 2020

by Andrew Yeager

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Alabama.

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2 Survivors Reunite A Year After Deadly El Paso Mass Shooting

7:29am August 03, 2020

by Angela Kocherga

Monday marks one year since a gunman went to a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, and killed 23 people. A year later, some of the victims are meeting to discuss what happened, and how they've coped.

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Teachers, Parents To Protest School Reopenings Without Adequate Funding

7:29am August 03, 2020

by Anya Kamenetz

More school districts are reopening with in-person classes or under a hybrid model this week. But are schools reopening safely? What does the science say?

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California Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Most States Due To COVID-19

7:12am August 03, 2020

by Nicole Nixon / CapRadio

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in California.

Democrats Target House Race In Predominantly White District In Arizona

7:04am August 03, 2020

by Steve Goldstein

Protests after the killing of George Floyd are changing politics. In one Phoenix-area congressional district, three of the four Democrats running in the primary are people of color.

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In Texas, All State Agencies Asked To Pare Budgets Due To COVID-19

7:01am August 03, 2020

by Andrew Schneider

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Texas.

Utah Lawmakers Use Savings To Limit Cuts To Education And Social Services

7:01am August 03, 2020

by Sonja Hutson

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Utah.

Vermont Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Most States Due To COVID-19

7:01am August 03, 2020

by Peter Hirschfeld

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Vermont.

In Washington State, So Far It's State Workers Who Have Felt The Budget Squeeze

7:01am August 03, 2020

by Austin Jenkins

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Washington.