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Former Rep. Steve Howard, now the chief lobbyist for the Vermont State Employees' Association, said the union surveyed members last year and found that fear of retaliation for speaking out in state workplaces is widespread. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Vermont lawmakers told whistleblowers fear payback

February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Caregiver Dena Adams, left, accompanied by attorney Phoebe Taubman, testifies before the New York City Council Civil Rights Committee. (AP Photo/A Better Balance)

New York, California bills show fight to protect caregivers

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February 3, 2014 5:00 am

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and other state Republicans are making a TV ad push to counter loud criticism of GOP policies. (AP image)

Gov. Pat McCrory team leading next North Carolina government reform study

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February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Education

More states grant in-state tuition to immigrants

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February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder speaks at the IDEAL Group Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Education

Michigan governor proposing increased K-12 spending

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February 3, 2014 5:00 am

In this Jan. 30 photo, Felicia Grant, a lieutenant at the Salvation Army listens to a devotional before handing out free food to needy residents in Los Banos, Calif. (AP/Scott Smith)

California farmers brace for drought, unemployment

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February 2, 2014 6:03 pm

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announces plans to increase teacher pay during a press conference at the state Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)

Campaigns

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has $4.5M on hand for re-election bid

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

A previous Congressional Budget Office report estimated the government will pocket an additional $185 billion in profits on new student loans made over the next 10 years. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Economy

Conn. US senators blast student loan profits

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, left, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington on Sept. 26.

Campaigns

A test of Mitch Landrieu’s popularity in New Orleans

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. speaks during the Values Voter Summit in Washington on Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Politics

US Sen. Rand Paul: Spying scandal helps GOP

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

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Vermont lawmakers told whistleblowers fear payback

New York, California bills show fight to protect caregivers

Gov. Pat McCrory team leading next North Carolina government reform study

More states grant in-state tuition to immigrants

Michigan governor proposing increased K-12 spending

California farmers brace for drought, unemployment

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has $4.5M on hand for re-election bid

Conn. US senators blast student loan profits

A test of Mitch Landrieu’s popularity in New Orleans

US Sen. Rand Paul: Spying scandal helps GOP

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