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- Stateline Story
Oh Say, Is That Banner Made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state's new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state.more -
- Stateline Story
Parents Turn to States for Autism Help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs.more -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Tax refund hardly a windfall
Hawaii lawmakers spread the state's good fortune - thinly. A Colorado state senator calls for a probe of his own business dealings. And a Texas inmate enters the Idaho presidential primary. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
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- Public Safety Performance Project
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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- Election Initiatives
Back to Paper: A Case Study
This February 2008 report detailed how five states that implemented electronic voting had chosen or were considering statewide paper-based optical scan systems. Back to Paper explored the process by which California, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Ohio – had adopted electronic voting systems– ubsequently decided to de-certify, re-examine or re-think their use.
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- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: ...And The Lobbyist Makes Three
Three's a crowd when Georgia lobbyists foot Valentine's Day bills. Midget wrestling gets pinned in Iowa. And an epidemic of faux pas hits lawmakers. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
Worth Noting: 'Taxasaurus' Sighted in Colorado
A gecko-like creature with a governor's head is spotted near Denver. A kidney transplant violates ethics laws in Alaska. And D.C.'s mayor gets snubbed again by those with statehood status. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
Report: States Seeking Prison Solutions
State governments, facing leaner budgets this year as the national economy struggles, are exploring strategies to contain surging prison populations without building costly new correctional facilities, according to a report released Wednesday (Jan. 23).more -
- Stateline Story
Immigration Roils States
States took the lead on immigration reform in 2006 enacting a record 78 immigration-control laws in 33 states. Immigration will continue to dominate state politics this year even as a new Democratically-controlled Congress considers taking up the issue.more -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Legislator Has Paparazzi Issues
A new Colorado legislator made waves his first day by kicking a news photographer. A North Carolina gubernatorial candidate opens his campaign with a spelling error, and then a cover-up. And North Dakota's governor is angry about how his state is portrayed in National Geographic. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more
