<b>OKLAHOMA:</b> Gov. Mary Fallin, who told lawmakers in her State of the State speech that she wants to boost teacher pay, stands behind a chart showing falling revenues as she outlines proposals to boost cigarette tax and close tax exemptions to deal with a state budget hole.
<b>INDIANA:</b> Gov. Mike Pence, center, delivers his annual address to legislators in Indianapolis, flanked by House Speaker Brian Bosma and Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. His proposals include a new scholarship program for students who graduate in the top fifth of their class and agree to teach in Indiana for at least five years. Pence also touted education gains, including the state's high graduation rate.
Gov. Nikki Haley focused heavily on education in her annual address to lawmakers at the statehouse in Columbia on Jan. 20. She proposed a statewide review of school facilities and efforts to recruit teachers for rural districts.