Gaming agreements between states and tribes will get more scrutiny under the new rules, which aim to protect tribes’ interests in the negotiating process.

Governing bodies have collectively added 57,000 people per month, on average, this year, outpacing previous public-sector recoveries.

Overall, state revenue is down 1.9%, but 22 states have higher revenue than a year earlier. Tech and Wall Street have helped.

The list includes funding, a plan for communicating with the public, medical personnel training and storage capabilities.

Republicans and Democrats disagree about how much aid to give to state and local governments.

A place like Columbus, Ohio, relies on income tax for 75% of its revenue.

Both the states and federal government are lowering the barriers to physicians and nurses practicing in other states.

Illinois isn't the only state with budget woes.