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Legislative Review 2013

Stateline’s annual Legislative Review looks at policy and politics in the states since legislatures began their work in January. The five-part series will include analytical articles, infographics and interactives.

How Many Jobs Did Your State Create?

Oil-rich North Dakota boasted the largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment, and Texas created the most jobs over the past year.

Legislative Review: Social Issues Quiz

Test your knowledge of key social issues in our legislative review quiz covering immigration, gay marriage, abortion and gun control laws.

Gun Actions Since Sandy Hook Shooting

Gun laws vary among states. Lawmakers aimed to curb gun violence in some states - and to loosen gun control regulations in other states, citing gun owners' rights.

No New Taxes? It Depends on Where You Live

After years of budget triage, governors and legislators charted bold paths on taxes. AL Approved tax credits—about $3,500—to help pay tuition at a private school for families with kids

Medicaid Expansion and Everything You Need to Know

Medicaid expansion is up to states. Six are still on the fence: Arizona, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Michigan, and Florida.

Legislative Review Infographic: Power Politics

In 37 states, one party controls both the legislature and the governor's office, the most in 60 years.

Legislative Review: Red State, Blue State

In Blue Colorado and Red North Carolina legislative majorites made major changes with very diferent agendas.

Elections 2012 Infographics

This collection of infographics covers the issues of the 2012 elections and the potential impact on states. The issues featured include the economy, health care, taxes, clean energy, voter ID, economic mobility and employment.

Inside the Stateline Newsroom

Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Center on the States that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state policy.

Chris Swope: State of the States

Christopher Swope, Stateline’s editor, discusses what to watch for in the states in 2012.

Chris Swope: Covering the 2011 and 2012 Elections

Christopher Swope, Stateline’s editor, discusses the results of the 2011 elections and how Stateline covers elections.

Alan Ehrenhalt: The Relationship Between State and Local Governments

Stateline Editor Alan Ehrenhalt discusses the historic and current relationship between state and local governments’ views and the possible effects on local communities.