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- Stateline Story
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 -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Ex-State Senator Leaves Phone Greeting - From Jail
A former Maryland senator won't be answering his phone for a few years. A Michigan ballot reform group needs a better proofreader. And South Carolina's new license plates won't be heading off into the sunset. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Scout Takes a Hike from Maryland Mansion
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley evicts Scout, one of his family's dogs, from the governor's mansion. The Colorado Lottery turns to scratch-and-sniff to attract customers. And a Florida prisoner launches a bid for the state House. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Report
- Economic Mobility Project
Upward Intergenerational Economic Mobility in the United States
This report introduces two new and flexible measures to examine upward relative economic mobility.
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- Stateline Story
States Wager on Racetrack Slots
States are betting that adding slots to racetracks will help get them through a faltering economy and dwindling cash reservesmore -
- Stateline Story
Fairness of Death-Penalty Panels Questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views.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
Commentary: Congress Encroaching on State Priorities
Far scarier than the economic downturn for states is the growing trend on the part of Congress to restrict state revenue and spending prerogatives and to replace them with congressional priorities, writes Raymond C. Scheppach, executive director of the National Governors Association, in his latest commentary for Stateline.org. He cites provisions in two bills now making their way through Congress as important examples.more -
- Stateline Story
Despite Objections, DNA Sampling Expands
The federal government and a growing number of states are dramatically expanding the pool of Americans from whom DNA samples can be collected for law-enforcement purposes, drawing sharp criticism from civil libertarians, minorities and others.more -
- Press Release
- 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
