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March 2, 2009
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- Stateline Story
North Dakota State of the State Address 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. - Jan. 6 - Following is a transcript of Gov. John Hoeven's (R) 2009 state of the state address: Click here to access the governor's Web page and view or hear the address . Lt. Gov. Jack and Betsy Dalrymple, distinguished legislators, cabinet members, Justices of the Supreme Court, elected offic
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- Stateline Story
War Veterans Benefit From New State Laws
New voter-approved laws will make it easier for veterans to make the transition from wartime service to everyday life. Some states now offer help to veterans applying for jobs, paying taxes and buying homes.more -
- Stateline Story
Slumping Economy Hits Prosperous States
With the fall in energy and farm prices, many well-off states are finding they can't escape the national recession.more -
- Report
- Election Initiatives
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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- Stateline Story
Squeeze Spares Some States
Not every state is having budget troubles. Alaska, Texas, West Virginia and others are faring better than most because of their booming energy industries. But North Dakota stands out because it has energy and agriculture - and not many people.more -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Washington Dems Sing a Different Tune
The Washington state Democratic Party gets criticized for an attack ad linking an Italian-American politician to the Sopranos. The Pennsylvania Senate considers a bill to expand bathroom access to people with bowel disorders. And North Carolina's motor vehicle department is embarrassed by a sample license plate on its Web site. 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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- 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
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- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Legislator Has Paparazzi Issues
A new Colorado legislator made waves his first day by kicking a news photographer. A North Carolina gubernatorial candidate opens his campaign with a spelling error, and then a cover-up. And North Dakota's governor is angry about how his state is portrayed in National Geographic. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more
