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Fixing the Vote
State lawmakers should speed consideration of election reforms that would permit online voter registration, fight fraud, save money and spare Ohio from lawsuits in the 2012 national elections. more
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- Stateline Story
For Some States, Health Care Waivers Are a Big Deal
States like Vermont and Oregon, with ambitious health plans, stand to benefit if the Obama administration eases up on the rules. more
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- Stateline Story
As Unemployment Insurance Debts Mount, Interest Payments Loom
States have borrowed $42 billion from the federal government to continue paying unemployment benefits to people who can't find work. As it stands now, they'll have to begin paying interest on that tab this fall. more
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- Stateline Story
'One Person, One Vote' Still an Unsettled Question for States
Two courts have issued conflicting rulings on how much population equality is required for state legislative districts. The U.S. Supreme Court may have to resolve the issue. more
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- Stateline Story
Oregon, Washington Mull Electric Car Fees
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BEAT: Northwest states look to electric car drivers for transportation money ... Missouri loosens the rules on renewable energy ... The Green Bay Packers' other big win, and other energy and environment news. more
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- Infographic
Legislative Control and Redistricting, 2011
Of the 7,382 state legislative seats, Republicans gained nearly 700 in 2010.
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- Stateline Story
Big States Staring at Big Corrections Cuts
PUBLIC SAFETY BEAT: California and Texas consider major changes to their prison systems … Illinois could join New Mexico and New Jersey as the only states to repeal the death penalty legislatively … the Massachusetts parole board resigns, and other public safety news. more
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- Stateline Story
A House Divided: Oregon Elects Two Speakers
TODAY'S TAKE: For the first time in its history, the Oregon House of Representatives is evenly divided. On Monday (January 10), members amicably decided to elect two speakers - one from each party - who will alternate control of the gavel every other day. more
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- Stateline Story
Oregon State of the State Address 2011
PORTLAND, Ore. - Jan. 10 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. John Kitzhaber's (D) 2011 state of the state address: So I guess none of you could get tickets to the game either. Before I begin I would like to pause to offer my heartfelt thanks, my own and on behalf of Oregon to Governor Ted Kulongoski. I don't
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- Stateline Story
In Oregon, a New Health Care Debate Awaits
PORTLAND, Oregon - In Oregon, the health care debate is taking on a different twist. Incoming governor John Kitzhaber wants to "fundamentally change the way health care is organized and delivered" in his state. He spoke with Stateline recently to discuss his plans. more
