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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 -
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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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- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Tough as the Wild North
Alaska's "First Dude" shows his mettle in the Iron Dog race. A Texas state senator gets tongue-tied on national television. And the Maryland governor gets schooled by a 71-year-old virtual bowler. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Fat Folks Uninvited
A Mississippi legislator wants restaurants to stop serving obese customers. Rooster owners in Riverside, Calif., must muffle cock-a-doodle-doing during daytime hours. And Florida lawmakers want to tax strip-club goers and give the money to poor nursing home residents. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
Maryland State of the State Address 2008
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Jan. 23 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Martin O'Malley's (D) 2008 state of the state address: Click here to visit the governor's web site and listen to the address. Thank you. If you all would remain standing for just one second before I begin our talk here about the urgent business of
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- Stateline Story
More states worry about revenues
The housing slump impacted revenue in 24 states this year and 18 say they are "concerned" about their revenue outlook, triple the number from last year, a new report released Dec. 10 shows.more
