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- Stateline Story
Govs Start to Back 2008 Candidates
Eleven governors have made endorsements in the 2008 presidential race so far, and the leading beneficiaries of early skirmishing for support from state leaders are Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton and Republican hopeful John McCain.more -
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What will lawmakers think of next?
The Florida Legislature tackles toilet paper. Wisconsin lawmakers give beer lovers reason to cheer. And New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's political steamroller runs into a roadblock. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
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More Govs Boost Stem Cell Research
As Congress and the Bush administration remain deadlocked over funding for stem cell research, Democratic governors in New York, Massachusetts and Iowa have joined other state leaders in supporting the controversial science.more -
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Some Rookie Governors Fumble
From Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) indulging in $12,000 drapes for his office to Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter (D) enraging labor supporters with his first veto, some of this year's freshmen governors have gotten off to a wobbly start.more -
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NYC Ban on Trans Fats Spreads to States
HARTFORD, Conn. -- State lawmakers nationwide want to trim the fat, and they aren't talking about budgets this time. Following the lead of New York City, 12 states have proposed bans on the use of trans fats in restaurants or schools.more -
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Govs set innovative agendas
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) wants to recruit 1000 volunteers to work on community projects across the Bay State. His proposal is among a long list of new initiatives unveiled by governors in announcing their agendas for 2007.more -
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New York State of the State Address 2007
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 3 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Eliot Spitzer's (D) 2007 state of the state address: To the members of the Legislature of the state of New York: To my colleagues and partners in government - Lieutenant Governor Paterson, Attorney General Cuomo, Speaker Silver, Majority Leader Bruno, Le
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Incumbent AG, Comptroller Lose in Primaries
Wisconsin's attorney general, Peg Lautenschlager, and Maryland's comptroller and former governor, William Donald Schaefer, were two big-name incumbents who were defeated Tuesday (Sept. 12) as nine states held primaries to decide candidates for the Nov. 7 election.more -
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A Diverse System Delivers for Pre-K
To provide pre-k services to more children, states are increasingly turning to "diverse or mixed" delivery, which uses both community-based and school sites. This July 2006 report examined New York's successful model.
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Marches spark state migrant debates
While aimed at federal legislation, recent pro-immigration marches could influence state elections and provide a tipping point for nearly 400 immigration measures pending in statehouses across the country. In Arizona, Colorado and New York, state lawmakers used the demonstrations to rally their own bills and campaigns.more
