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- Stateline Story
May 9, 2013
Number of Undocumented Children Who Cross U.S. Border Alone Has Tripled

A record number of children from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras are being apprehended at the U.S. border. What happens to these kids? more
- National
- Immigration
- Stateline Story
May 8, 2013
As North Carolina Weighs Fracking, Questions Loom on Wastewater

Once a well is fracked, where does the waste go? Coastal communities in North Carolina are worried they’ll become dumping grounds. more
- Stateline Story
May 7, 2013
After Years of Defeats, Immigrants Win Big State Victories in 2013

Arizona’s immigration crackdown is a fresh memory for many, but now many states are passing immigrant-friendly laws. Find out what is driving the change. more
- National,
- Colorado,
- Illinois,
- Maryland,
- New Mexico,
- Oregon
- Education,
- Immigration,
- Transportation
- Stateline Story
May 6, 2013
Road Deaths Climb in 2012, Ending Six-Year Slide

New England and the Southwest top the country in highest rate of increase in traffic fatalities. more
- National
- Health,
- Transportation
- Stateline Story
May 6, 2013
Kansas Has Biggest Jump in Casino Tax Revenue, New Jersey Has Largest Drop

New casinos helped Kansas, Maryland, Maine and New York benefit from huge increases in casino tax revenue last year, while Hurricane Sandy took a toll in New Jersey more
- Stateline Story
May 6, 2013
Obama Administration Poised to Approve Arkansas-style Medicaid Expansions

The Obama Administration is inviting states to apply for Arkansas-style Medicaid expansions in an effort to woo those balking at traditional Medicaid expansion. more
- Arkansas,
- Florida,
- Louisiana,
- Montana,
- Ohio,
- Tennessee,
- Texas
- Medicaid,
- Affordable Care Act
- Map
May 3, 2013
Rhode Island Legalizes Gay Marriage

The Rhode Island legislature gave final approval to a gay marriage bill Thursday (May 2), and Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the measure immediately after the vote. more
- National
- Gay Marriage
- Stateline Story
May 3, 2013
States Rush to Fix Capitol Buildings After Years of Decline

In challenging budget times, how much should states spend to preserve crumbling capitol buildings? more
- Stateline Story
May 2, 2013
Finish Line Fast Approaching on Medicaid Expansion

The Supreme Court gave states a choice: Medicaid expansion or not. It’s time to choose. Here’s where they stand now. more
- Stateline Story
May 1, 2013
Feds Look to Partner With States on Cybersecurity

Protecting critical infrastructure such as power utilities and the water supply from cyberattacks poses particular challenges because much of it is controlled by the private sector. States have an important role to play in keeping the country safe. more
- National
- Technology