But, the association said, the states are only spending $66 billion a year.

The average cost is $1,300 a year, the association said.

The new offer was worth $1.55 million a year, the association said.

The association now says it will take its case to court.

The association has not said what increase it will ask.

The association said today that it would no longer do so.

With 20 more, the association says, it will break even.

The last time the hospitals as a group made money was in 1997, the association said.

The association says the average age of competitive players is 45.

The association said it looked forward to hearing what state officials have to say.