In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.

• Find state budget information for 2012 and note that Texas ranks first in transparency of state government spending. (Council of State Governments, March 15, 2012 / TexPIRG, March 2012)
• See how metropolitan areas have led U.S. growth in exports. (Brookings Institution, March 8, 2012)
• Examine the geographic distribution of Latinos across the country. (Pew Hispanic Center, March 16, 2012)
• Compare Texas' graduation rate and high school drop-out rate to other states. (America's Promise Alliance, March 19, 2012)
• Consider the growing student debt load. (New York Times, March 5, 2012)
• Read about improving America's water infrastructure and its cost. (American Water Works Association, February 27, 2012)
• Explore health care extremes in Massachusetts and Texas. (National Public Radio, March 19, 2012)

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