Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Ear to the Ground - State News Roundup

NY Governor Paterson establishes a new commission to explore public-private partnerships, including privatizing transportation projects and the state lottery. The announcement comes as Chicago seals a deal to privatize Midway airport.

Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoes a bill to impose a tax on cargo entering major California ports. The ports handle over 40% of the nation's imports.

Campaign heats up against the severance tax hike in Colorado.

Final phase-in of Minnesota gas tax hike takes effect, bringing the tax to 25.5 cents per gallon.

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