State Governments
Coverage of State Governments in the Nexus archive.
- The fiscal tightrope for State governments
State government expenditure primarily focuses on social sectors like health and education, and economic sectors such as agriculture and irrigation. In Kerala, this spending has contributed to social progress since the 1960s, with the expenditure-receipts gap typically covered by market borrowings.
- VB-G RAM G will guarantee only centralisation, financial stress on States: Congress
The Congress accuses the VB-G RAM G policy of causing centralisation and financial stress on States. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the PM Modi Government for repealing MGNREGA without consulting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, State governments, or stakeholders.
- The federal government has no business in online sports gambling
The article argues the federal government should not regulate online sports gambling, stating state governments are competent and the Constitution's federalist structure cannot tolerate further encroachments from the federal government (symbolized by the Potomac River).
- OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic and others team up to get American workers ready for the AI upheaval
OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic, and other companies have formed a nonprofit group that raised over $500 million to develop retraining programs for American workers, partnering with state governments to address the AI-driven workforce transformation.
- Centre to deploy over 100 officers for VB-G RAM G rollout from July 1
The Centre will deploy over 100 officers starting July 1 to support the VB-G RAM G rollout. These officers will collaborate with State governments, district administrations, and field-level functionaries to facilitate implementation, share best practices, and address challenges.
- What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day Great American State Fair, though organizers claim all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall.
- More states are offering caregiver tax credits for families — but they only offset a fraction of expenses
Some states are offering tax credits to families with caregivers, but these credits only cover a small portion of expenses. Family caregivers often face financial difficulties and career setbacks. The tax credits aim to alleviate some of this burden.