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Pew Report Finds More than One in 100 Adults are Behind Bars
For the first time in history more than one in every 100 adults in America are in jail or prison—a fact that significantly impacts state budgets without delivering a clear return on public safety. more
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- Stateline Story
Alabama State of the State Address 2008
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Feb. 6 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Bob Riley's (R) 2008 state of the state address: Lieutenant Governor Folsom, Speaker Hammett, Senator Mitchem, Representative Newton, distinguished guests, fellow citizens and members of the Legislature: As we gather tonight I just want to say that
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- Stateline Story
A Tale of Two Comebacks
Not long ago, the approval ratings of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley were in the dumps. Both managed to climb back to popularity. Their stories hold lessons for other politicians.more -
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WORTH NOTING: Ala. Attorney General Sings With a Legend
Alabama's top law enforcer sings with "The Man in Black." North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley (D) recommends regifting Christmas cards. And a freshman lawmaker takes the slow road to Denver. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
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Police join feds to tackle immigration
A program that allows local and state police to work hand-in-hand with federal immigration agents is skyrocketing in popularity. There are 34 programs in 15 states and another 77 programs are pending. But critics question whether it could hamper police officers' ability to do their core duties.more -
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Report: States gaming NCLB system
On paper, Alabama last year showed remarkable gains in improving its schools. But a new report claims that Alabama - and a number of states - are manipulating statistics to make their schools appear better than they really are.more -
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Drought pushes states to find new fixes
As states across the country struggle to find new solutions to water shortages in the continuing drought, governors of three Southern states - locked in a battle over a Georgia lake - turned to Washington, D.C., in search of a truce. Other states' policymakers also are responding to parched conditions.more -
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Home Insurance Woes Mount in Coastal States
As private home insurers raise rates or pull out completely along the Gulf Coast and in other storm-prone areas of the country, states are scrambling to respond.more -
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Copper Thefts Trigger Widespread Crackdown
Copper is a hot commodity these days, leading 20 states this year to enact laws to protect homeowners and businesses from criminals stealing gutters, cables and other scrap metals.more -
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Crist ponders pardon for rocker
A rock and roll bad boy might receive a posthumous pardon from Florida's governor. Maryland's governor hangs a "For Sale" sign on his private home - but it's no real estate bargain. And Ohio lawmakers get a dubious distinction. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more
