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- 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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- Stateline Story
States Act to Stem Foreclosure Scams
The rise of home foreclosures has spawned an increase in scams that prey on people's desperation to save their homes. At least 18 states have enacted laws to target such schemes.more -
- Stateline Story
Oregon's Primary Unlike Any Other
Oregon Democrats are in the unfathomable position of voting in a still-contested presidential primary May 20, but their votes also stand out for another reason. Oregon stands alone as the only state where all the voting is done by mail. It is also one of six states that have contests for secretary of state this year - in Oregon's case, the No. 2 politician after the governor and the official in charge of overseeing that one-of-kind voting system.more -
- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Voters' Guide Promotes Phone Sex
An Oregon voters' guide lists a very wrong number. California's governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
Oregon State of the State Address 2008
PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2008 -- The following is the prepared text of Gov. Ted Kulongoski's state of the state address: Thank you, Don, for your introduction. I also want to thank the members of the City Club of Portland for your civic engagement - and for giving me this forum to deliver my sixth State of the Stat
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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: Lawmaker Loses to a Cockroach
A Kansas lawmaker settles a lawsuit for accosting a cockroach-costumed protester. An Oklahoma official tries to stop Christmas gifts for juveniles in state custody. And the South Dakota Legislature schedules a more work-friendly session. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
New Year ushers in new laws
At least 31 states will enforce new laws that take effect New Year's Day. So as you ring in the New Year, expect some facet of life to change, ranging from where you can smoke in Illinois to how much it costs to enter a strip club in Texas.more -
- Stateline Story
States make gift cards friendlier to consumer
Pleased with that $30 gift card you got for Christmas? Not so fast. Some cards come with expiration dates or maintenance fees that can make using them a hassle. But some states have made life a little easier by limiting those fees and expirations.more -
- Stateline Story
Digital Billboards Get Green Light
LOS ANGELES - As the federal government gives the go-ahead for digital billboards, states consider their safety and visual impact. Industry advocates support the new technology, while critics say the signs distract drivers and "clutter" the landscape.more
