Online gambling is the latest frontier for states. Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey became the first states this year to pass laws to tap online gamblers. Only Hawaii and Utah ban all forms of legalized gambling. more

In the 2012 presidential election, approximately one-third of the more than 5.6 million ballots cast in Ohio were cast before Election Day, surpassing early vote totals for 2008, when almost 30 percent of ballots were cast early. The increase was due in part to absentee ballot applications being sent to all registered voters, a first for the state.

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

The divide among the states over same-sex marriage widened in 2013. more

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