Louisiana state employees likely forgoing pay raises

Though the state legislature has not yet voted, it is likely that Louisiana state government employees will not get their yearly pay raises.
Money

Nevada students organizing to fight budget cuts

In Reno, Nevada, college students are starting to organize in order to fight education budget cuts proposed by the state legislature.
Classroom

Buyouts and cuts featured heavily in new Maryland budget

The new Maryland budget, proposed to the legislature today, contains cuts in employment and health care to make up a $1.6 billion shortfall.
Maryland