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Legislative Control and Redistricting, 2010
Winning control of legislative chambers is especially important this year, because some state legislatures will be drawing new congressional and statehouse districts based on population changes revealed in the 2010 census. more
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States Racing for Education Money
TODAY'S TAKE: States are facing a Jan. 19 deadline to apply for their share of $4.35 billion in federal education grants. Some - such as Kentucky, Michigan, New York and Tennessee - are cutting it awfully close. more
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Report: States Behind on Traffic Safety Laws
TODAY'S TAKE: A new report shows a number of states lack even basic traffic safety laws, such as ones requiring seat belt use. more
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Summary of the New York State of the State Address
Gov. David Paterson (D), facing what could be a difficult primary campaign this year, proposed a plan Jan. 6 that he said would fix New York's shattered finances, rejuvenate its slumping economy and restore trust in government through a series of major ethics reforms. more
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Governors' Speeches Kick Off New Sessions
TODAY'S TAKE: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R), Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D) and New York Gov. David Paterson (D) will outline the state of their states today (Jan. 6), kicking off another turbulent budget year in state capitals. more
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New York State of the State Address 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. - Jan. 6 - Following is a transcript of Gov. David A. Paterson's (D) 2010 state of the state address: Before we begin I would like to thank Speaker Sheldon Silver and all of his staff members, who arranged these wonderful accommodations for us, and the cooperation of the staff of Senator John Sampson and
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8 in 10 Disapprove of Calif., N.Y. Lawmakers
TODAY'S TAKE: Americans' views of Congress may be negative these days, but voters' opinions of legislators in two of the nation's most populous states - California and New York - are much lower.more -
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Casino on Long Island, Table Games in Pa.?
TODAY'S TAKE: Long after the recession ends, one of its most visible legacies is likely to be more places -- and ways -- for Americans to gamble.more -
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Locals Take Losses in State Budget Cuts
TODAY'S TAKE: The trickle-down effect of state budget problems is on display this week in New York and Rhode Island, where governors announced plans to cut aid to localities.more -
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Thanksgiving Tensions Flare in N.Y., Mass.
TODAY'S TAKE: Democrats in Massachusetts and New York are finding that the stress of resolving budget deficits may outweigh party unity this Thanksgiving.more
