Despite the bashing they take in state capitols these days, teachers deserve credit for what they do.

FORBES: Better Teachers Aren't The Answer

This plan would likely enhance efficiency, but social insurance initiatives ought to be eased entirely back to state capitols.

FORBES: After A Bitter Election, Unite A Divided Nation Around Federalism

The Republican Party is divided between the ideological, often divisive politicians in Congress and the more practical, consensus-seeking governors in state capitols.

ECONOMIST: Striking back at the empire

In Washington and in some state capitols around the nation, the current debate is between harsh austerity, bigger deficits, higher taxes, or some awkward combination of all of these options.

FORBES: Why All U.S. States Should Eliminate The Income Tax

In most states, governors must sign off on the redistricting plans, and both sides are trying to stack state capitols with officials who will favor their party in redrawing the Congressional map.

WSJ: Democrats Retain Majority As 11 Gubernatorial Races Near Finish

But with state budgets under pressure and various strains of tax reform fever sweeping state capitols, some politicians and public finance experts are arguing that it would be fairer if seniors carried more of the load.

FORBES: State Tax Breaks For Seniors On The Chopping Block