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March 2, 2009
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- Stateline Story
Tracking the Recession: Credit Crunch Eases Slightly
It's still hard for states to borrow money, but Georgia shows it's not impossible.more -
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State Leaders Struggle With Tough Cuts
The recession is forcing governors and legislators to cut services and raise taxes and fees. They'd rather make a difference in other ways.more -
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Georgia State of the State Address 2009
ATLANTA, Ga. - Jan. 14 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Sonny Perdue's (R) 2009 state of the state address: Click here to access the governor's Web page and view or hear the address. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, President Pro Tem Williams, Speaker Pro Tem Burkhalter … Members of the General Assembly.
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Nasty Judicial Races Renew Complaints
Another bruising campaign season in judicial elections has spurred calls for reform from advocacy groups, lawyers and others in the legal community, but fierce debate persists over how exactly state judges should be chosen.more -
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Shifting Economy Keeps States Guessing
A month from the start of many legislative sessions, state leaders still don't know how much money they will have to cut from budgets.more -
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Report: Voting Glitches Could Disrupt Election
In two weeks, the American voting system will be stressed as never before with record voter registration and expected large turnouts. But the greatest pressure will fall on 11 battleground states whose stars are aligned for an election debacle: tight races coupled with radical changes in their voting systems.more -
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Being Online Is Not Enough
This 2008 report examined election websites' usability and found that when voters cannot easily locate information online, limited resources are diverted to operate costly help lines.
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WORTH NOTING: Idaho kids get a new state history book
Idaho's first lady publishes "Ida Visits the Capitol." Wine drinkers have mixed feelings about a syrah named Palin. And Marylanders are urged to take a walk after eating the state cake. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
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Teachers Lured From Struggling States
One state's misfortune is another's opportunity, as out-of-state recruiters hire teachers away from states with large budget gaps.more
