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The article focuses on political conditions in California under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger announced he was giving up on his proposal to shift public employee pensions into private accounts. Demonstrations and falling poll numbers have underlined the governor's political decline and his now uncertain future in office. Apart from the pension privatization scheme, Schwarzenegger was also proposing a merit pay plan for teachers and an erosion of their tenure, as well as diverting $2 billion away from public school funding. Schwarzenegger was saying he would go directly to the voters and ask them to approve his teacher merit-pay plan, the private pension proposal, a political redistricting measure and a budget spending cap. So his pullback of the private pension plan is an implicit recognition by him that he was losing the initiative.

The article informs that Governors have asked legislatures to consider pouring more dollars into K-12 coffers in the coming fiscal year to bump the state's minimum salary for starting teachers and give across-the-board pay increases, or roll out pay-for-performance initiatives to reduce roiling protests and teacher shortages. It mentions that the district superintendents for spending new money intended for teachers' salaries on other priorities.

Presents a summary of United States governors' education proposals for fiscal 2001. Budget of the Alabama governor on school safety measures; Career scholarship program of Governor George H. Ryan of Illinois; Proposal of Governor George Pataki of New York.

The article reports on the call of Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris for the legislators to approve new funds for education-reform program, which focuses mainly on education and anti-child abuse measures. Specifically, the governor asked the lawmakers to approve a one-billion-dollar budget for his Quality Basic Education Program. Other governors, like Arizona Governor Bruce E. Babbitt, called on the legislature to provide increased funding of health, safety, and education programs.

The article discusses the happenings at the General Assembly session in Annapolis, Maryland. Details include the presence of a new governor, Republican Larry Hogan, Baltimore City and County Legislator Shelly Hettleman expressing that the session ended in a standoff between Democrats and Hogan on the issue of education funding and Hogan announcing that $68 million set aside for education would be diverted to the state's pension system.

The article discusses the focus of U.S. state governors on reassessing state spending on education during a time when state budgets are tight. It examines state initiatives to implement financial accountability, increase student performance, and improve virtual education technology and high technology in the classroom. Other topics include teacher salaries, increased expectations due to education spending, and the annual "State of the State" addresses in January 2011.

The article focuses on huge, emerging budget gaps to be faced by states across the U.S. as they have already reported almost $146 billion in gaps for fiscal year 2010, based on a report from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Reducing education spending is said to be taken into account by several states, including Idaho. Some education observers stress the need to change the 80% of school costs linked to personnel salaries and benefits. Also noted are measures taken by some governors to address the issue.

The article focuses on the Preschool for All legislation enacted into law by Governor Ray Blagojevich in Illinois in 2006. The law guaranteed free preschool for all children in Illinois. The program is stated to have made Illinois the first state in the U.S. to make free preschool education available. It extended state-funded preschool to children not from disadvantaged families, while at-risk children got priority. Governors of several other states in the U.S. are also proposing such programs.

The article reports on U.S. governors and control over the allocation of federal aid to education. The economic stimulus package legislation includes education funding and governors will have authority over short-term spending. Other topics include state fiscal stabilization, special education funding, and school funding.

The article reports on the proposal of Republican and Democratic governors in the U.S. to increase spending on education programs. Governors recognized the need to raise the salary of teachers. Several states will give additional funds to teachers.

Missouri Governor Bob Holden has taken the state legislature to task for cutting education funding and has proposed a plan to finance education that would restore cuts made in 2003. For the third time, Holden has proposed a strategy that has proved unpopular with the Republican-controlled legislature like increase casino and cigarette taxes, close corporate loopholes, and raise the income tax on the top 1.4 percent of taxpayers. Last year, the governor had a showdown with the legislature over the K-12 budget. Holden said that his proposed $18.8 billion state budget plan for fiscal 2005 would restore education funding to the level before the cuts.

Focuses on the plans of state governors for school funding in the United States. Proposal of Texas Governor Rick Perry to increase college scholarships; Plan of Maine Governor Angus S. King to equip middle school students with laptop computers; Program of Ohio Governor Bob Taft to improve the states' schools.

Reports the plans of United States governors for the educational finance system. Appeal of New York Governor George E. Pataki for a revamp of the state's education funding formula; Plans of Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland for fiscal restraint; Decision of Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton to keep the funding system of the state.

Presents a summary of governors' education proposals for fiscal 2001 in the United States. Figures for the state budget; Percentage changes based on rounded numbers; State's projected public school enrollment for 2000-2001.

The article reports developments pertaining to the educational plans of the governors in the U.S. George Deukmejian of California has declared an increase of 900 million dollars funds for public schools. John V. Evans of Idaho has proposed an education budget as part of their ongoing efforts to restore funds to various service programs that suffered cuts during the recession. John D. Rockefeller planned to increase the salaries of teachers and school service personnel and to modernize school buildings.

The article reports that Governor Mark White has engaged in a campaign to win satisfying salary increase for teachers in Texas. The proposal of the Governor to increase the salary of teachers was disapproved by the Texas House of Representatives. According to observers, factors that affect the Governor's salary-increase proposal include the strong buttonholing campaign of teachers' union against the bill of William Haley and the unexpected reduction in state revenues.

The article reports developments related to education in the U.S. Delaware Governor Pierre S. DuPont will call reduction plans in state support to school districts. Terry Branstad, the governor of Iowa, has called for an increase of education funding in the state's budget package. Kansas State Governor John Carlin has proposed in his general-funds budget a financial increase for public schools.

The article reports that a 100-million action plan is needed to finance schools hire teachers in Utah. In a state-of-the-nation address of Governor Scott Matheson, he reveals that Utah is facing an education crisis and called on the legislature to support initiatives that would improve education in the state.

The article discusses the actions of several governors who are seeking reelection related to education funding in the U.S. Topics discussed include Kansas governor Sam Brownback's signing of a bill which led to a cut in education funding, claims that Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett's proposal to increase school funding was more of a gimmick, and major cuts in public school funding under the Michigan governor Rick Snyder.

The article looks at the efforts of several U.S. states to improve the quality and access of dual-enrollment programs, which allow eligible high school students to earn college credit. It notes that such programs are growing in popularity, especially among low-income and minority populations, leading to increased emphasis by governors in states including Connecticut, Delaware, and South Dakota. Particular attention is given to the financial aspects of dual enrollment in Kentucky.

The article discusses the education budget proposals for 2014-15 of U.S. state governors. It observes that the expanding early childhood education and training students in industry-relevant skills could be the big winners if the budget proposals are approved. It also reviews the education budget proposals of Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Haslam, South Dakota Republican Governor Dennis Daugaard and Hawaii Democrat Governor Neil Abercrombie.

The article reports on the significance of the 607 million dollar funds for federal education jobs through the Department of Education in the U.S. It states that the funds were approved by the legislative leaders and governors to restore, retain, and create education jobs in the country. Executive vice president Andy Pallotta of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) recognizes the benefits of the funds since it puts back educators in classrooms.

The author reflects on the impact of Governor David Paterson's budget proposal for 2008 in New York. He argues the proposed education aid cuts include eradicating the STAR rebates that offset property taxes. He asserts that the budget proposal could raise taxes and fees and cut vital services like education.

The author reflects on the significance of the move made by Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell to raise the state's spending capital. The governor stated that the capital will be used for funding better education and others. Rell had to make cuts and raise taxes to realize such plan. The advantages of Rell's plan are presented.

This article reports on the decisions of most U.S. states to increase their pre-K program budgets for the fiscal year 2007. This is the first time no states cut pre-K funding. Some factors that driven the states to make such decisions are indicated, including the support for pre-K programs from governors. In addition, the article stresses the long-term economic benefits of high-quality programs.

The article reports on New Hampshire Governor John Lynch's reaction concerning the Supreme Court school funding decision. The constitutionally mandated definition of an adequate education states that any educational policy or rule declared by the Legislature may not be reversed or vacated judicially on the ground that it must be regarded as impolitic. In this regard, Lynch is not supporting any constitutional amendment that limits judicial review of the adequacy of public education.

Reports on the news conference held by the Democratic Governors Association to push for additional federal investment in education programs to prepare students for the 21st century workforce in 2006. Increase in spending promised by U.S. President George W. Bush to teach K-16 students languages; Factors that give U.S. students an advantage over their foreign counterparts; Comment on the failure of the Bush administration to lead the implementation of innovative workplace policies.

Reports on the funds added by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for career and technical education (CTE) programs to better link high school and community college courses in 2005. Allocation of most of the budget of schools; Impact of the college-ready campaign on students; Information on the bills signed by Schwarzenegger aimed at bolstering CTE programs.

Reports on the increase in the number of U.S. governors who seek more funds for preschool programs in 2005. Range of increases in proposed preschool spending across the country; Indication of the increase; List of states that have proposed to cut investments for the programs.

Focuses on the need of children in the U.S. to have a quality education to prevent them from being jailed. Number of prison inmates who lack high school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics; Workshop being developed by the National Education Association for its members; Efforts of English teacher Jennifer Dannenberg and her students to urge state legislators and governors to shift funds from prisons to schools.

Reports on the warning given by Columbus, Ohio Governor Bob Taft to public higher-education institutions receiving state funding regarding their plans of increasing tuition in 2005. Significance of the tuition fee increases of educational institutions to the 2005 state budget; Action taken by the Owens Community College trustees after receiving a letter from Taft cautioning it from its planned tuition increase; Factors that contribute to a limited budget for 2005.

The committee that is assigned to recommend how New York can comply with a court order to raise school funding has missed its deadline and is continuing to do its work. The Commission on Education Reform was scheduled to deliver its report on March 1, 2004 and Governor George E. Pataki extended the deadline by two weeks. However, the blue-ribbon panel missed that deadline as well. Pataki formed the committee to advise him on how the state could comply with his decision by the state's highest court declaring that the state was inadequately funding New York City schools.

Wisconsin Governor James E. Doyle said that it is the responsibility of the Wisconsin government to promote healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy families for the state's youngest citizens, goals that can be met both in K-12 schools and in the home. He told the audience, however, that he has advocated parent education and home visits by teachers for children considered at risk of school failure, money to expand kindergarten for 4-year-olds. He also said that a task force on educational excellence would examine school funding, the state's means of supporting special education, and the recruitment and retention of teachers in the upcoming year.

West Virginia Governor Bob Wise is seeking an increase in education spending, despite facing a $120 million budget gap in his state. Wise has proposed an increasing school spending by $39 million within the $3.2 billion budget for the 2004 and 2005 fiscal years in his January 14, 2004 State of the State Address. He said that despite economic travails, the state could point to education triumphs, such as sending students to school for 180 days of instruction a year, instead of letting districts count snow days or planning days as part of the calendar. He called for creation of a statewide system of tracking dangerous students so they couldn't just enroll in other schools after they had been expelled.

Utah Governor Olene S. Walker is calling on the legislature to give teachers a 2 percent pay raise and find funding for an academic-reform program in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Walker spelled out her agenda in her January 22, 2004 State of the State Address. She dedicated much of her speech to K-12 issues. She argued that the state needs to work harder to keep teachers. Walker also lobbied lawmakers to include adequate funding in the state's fiscal 2005 budget to cover the influx of new students into the system. The governor also pushed for $30 million in new state aid to pay for getting the long-debated Performance Plus reform package into K-3 classrooms.

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford told a state hobbled by manufacturing-job losses and cuts in education funding that new ideas would lead to new prosperity. Sanford has urged during his January 21, 2004 State of the State Address that lawmakers pass his phase-out of the state income tax. He argued that his plan would shift the tax burden away from workers and help with economic development. He also pushed for Florida-style school choice programs that he argued could help fix public schools that lag the nation in some categories.

Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle used her State of the State Address to reiterate her goal of placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November 2004 that would allow Hawaii voters to decide whether the state's single school district should be decentralized. The centralized department of education is too far removed from the schools to see and respond to actual teacher and student needs. In addition to promoting local school districts with elected boards, Lingle said that she has supported a proposed weighted student funding formula. In her fiscal 2005 budget blueprint, the governor is asking the legislature for $480,000 to pay teachers who earn national certification an additional $5,000 per year, and $90 million for repairs and maintenance at schools throughout the state.

In an effort to bolster the ranks for Delaware state's teachers, Governor Ruth Ann Minner has urged the legislature to approve her plan to set up a Delaware Teacher Corps. Under the proposal, which the chief executive outlined in her January 22, 2004 State of the State Address, the state would pay for one year of schooling at an in-state college or university for each year a teacher committed to working at a Delaware public school. Outlining other priorities, the governor said she wanted to expand the state's initiative that puts reading specialists in schools to every elementary school in Delaware by adding 68 specialists to the program.

Promising to continue making education a top priority for his administration, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has outlined a series of initiatives for schools. In September 2003, New Mexico voters approved a proposal that allows the governor to appoint a state secretary of education. The measure eliminated the post of a state schools superintendent, who had been appointed by the 15-member state board of education. The measure gave Richardson more power over public education. Richardson has also proposed $90 million in new spending for K-12 education in fiscal 2005, in a plan that included socking away $35 million in an education lockbox for future improvements.

Focuses on the efforts of the governors to help develop a bill for education in the U.S. Aim of increasing funds for the No Child Left Behind Act; Collaboration with the federal government to reconcile diminishing budgets; Emphasis on implementing a standards-based reform.

Provides a summary of education proposals for fiscal 2002 by governors in the United States. Enumeration of governors; List of proposals for the state budget and percentage change of the K-12 budget; Evaluation of proposal highlights.

Presents a summary of educational budget proposals from governors in the United States. Highlights of the proposal of Governor Tony Knowles; Suggestion of increasing teacher salaries by Governor Mike Huckabee; Request for capital school improvements by Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano.

Presents a summary of the education proposal of United States governors for Fiscal Year 2002. Proposed FY 2002 state budget of Colorado Governor Bill Owens; Proposed FY 2002 K-12 budget of Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne; Highlights of the proposal of Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove.

Presents information on the budget requests of governors of various states in America for schools and proposals on the state education agenda. Information on budget totals for K-12 education; Details on the proposed state budget for 1999 of Governors Mike Foster of Louisiana, Mel Carnahan of Missouri and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire.

Presents summaries of governors' budget requests for schools and highlights of proposals on their state education agendas. Total budget for K-12 education; Alaska Governor Tony Knowles' proposed budget for 1999; Estimated enrollment in Rhode Island for 1999; Highlights of Wyoming Governor Jim Geringer's budget proposal.

Summarizes several American governors' budget request for schools. Highlights of proposals on the state education; What the budget totals for K-12 education include.

The article provides information on the budget requests of several governors in the U.S. for pre-collegiate education and related highlights of their legislative agendas. The proposed state budget in Alabama for fiscal year 1989 to 1990 is $3.03 billion. A $1.5 million increase in special education and $840,000 budget for instructional television and related programs are among the highlights in the budget request of Hawaii governor John Waihee.

The article reports that Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr has served notice on state lawmakers that he will not sign an education-funding bill if it fails to contain a provision to reward schools that improve their performance on a variety of measures. It was announced that the governor was letting the legislature and all other interested parties know that he will propose the most comprehensive reform of school funding in the state's history.