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Some States Speed Up Death Penalty
The slow pace of the death penalty prompted states to fix it or quit it this year. more
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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.
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Divisive Social Issues Further Split Red and Blue States
Contentious issues like guns and gay marriage were on the agenda in most states this year, especially so in states where one party holds power. more
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‘Frenemies’ For a Cause: Governors Wager on Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup wager: Deval Patrick and Pat Quinn have bet on the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins matchup, a National Hockey League series for the ultimate prize. more
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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
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Do Campaign Donations in Judicial Races Influence Court Decisions?
Judges in 39 states must campaign for their jobs. Researchers measured what influence campaign donations have on judges’ decisions. more
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Legislative Review Infographic: Power Politics
In 37 states, one party controls both the legislature and the governor's office, the most in 60 years.
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Legislative Review: Red State, Blue State
In Blue Colorado and Red North Carolina legislative majorites made major changes with very diferent agendas. more
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Majorities Drive Sweeping, Divergent Changes Across States
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW: Huge legislative majorities in states have made sweeping — and divergent —changes on a slew of issues, including guns, taxes, immigration, elections, gay marriage and more, contrasting with glacial-paced Washington. Will there be backlash? more
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Aging Baby Boomers Could Help Florida Medical Marijuana Effort
Should Grandma smoke pot? A Florida campaign hopes Grandma says yes. more
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What’s Next in the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage?
Gay marriage supporters have been on a winning streak in some states since Election Day 2012. But other states could cause that success to slow to a crawl — or even grind to a halt. more
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Attorneys General Prepare to Defend Controversial Laws
State attorneys general are about to head to court to defend controversial state laws. Are they required to defend laws that might not survive legal scrutiny? more
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Foreign Law Bans: Political Statement or Unconstitutional?
State lawmakers are focused on keeping U.S. courts away from the influence of foreign law. But does banning all foreign law go too far? more
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Democrats, Voting Rights Activists Strike Back on Elections Laws
In 2012 Democrats were focused on fighting against voter ID laws and other measures that restricted voting. Now they are turning the tables. more
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States Rush to Fix Capitol Buildings After Years of Decline
In challenging budget times, how much should states spend to preserve crumbling capitol buildings? more
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Maryland Repeals Death Penalty
Maryland has executed five people since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976. But nobody else will be sentenced to death in the Old Line State. more
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New State Gun Laws Show Power of One-Party Control
Despite the push from President Obama on gun control, states are going their own way on new gun laws—especially ones dominated by one party or the other. Which states passed gun control and which states loosened regulations? more
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Lawmakers Chew on Weighty Issues: ‘Whose shad fry is the best?’
Photo Slideshow: Lawmakers call time out to weigh delicious legislation. more
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Louisiana State of the State Address 2013
Following is the prepared text from Gov. Bobby Jindal's 2013 State of the State Address more
