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'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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Legislative Control and Redistricting, 2011
Of the 7,382 state legislative seats, Republicans gained nearly 700 in 2010.
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Rhode Island Governor Takes on Talk Radio
TODAY'S TAKE: Lincoln Chafee, Rhode Island's new governor, is going a step further than most politicians in denouncing the nation's political rhetoric after last weekend's shootings in Arizona. He is banning state employees from appearing on talk radio during work hours and urging advertisers to cut funding for divisive programming. more
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Snyder's Detroit Outreach Could Include New Office
TRANSITION WATCH: Michigan's Republican governor looks to strengthen a troubled Democratic city, revolving door rules could trip up a Rhode Island appointment, and other news of the historic shift in power in the states. more
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Deval Patrick Asks His Cabinet for Resignation Letters
TRANSITION WATCH: The request of Massachusetts' governor that cabinet members reapply for their jobs, West Virginia's shy new chief executive, and other news of the historic shift in power in the states.more -
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Cuomo Declines to Back Longtime House Speaker
TRANSITION WATCH: New York's governor-elect sends mixed signals on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Alabama legislators promise to focus on ethics and other news of the historic shift in power in the states.more -
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Despite Debt Fears, Voters OK Most State Bond Measures
Where borrowing was on the ballot Tuesday, voters usually said yes. Meanwhile, Colorado affirmed its ability to issue debt.more -
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Independents Making Noise on Gubernatorial Scene
With so many independents and third-party candidates for governor making a strong showing this year, now is a good time to ask: How do independents do as governor? more
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A Few Candidates Buck Conventional Wisdom on Taxes
Taxes are a hot subject in this year's gubernatorial campaigns, with many calling for tax cuts. But candidates willing to talk about higher taxes are a rare breed. Still, there are a few of them.more -
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Education's Less-Than-Certain Windfall
There's $10 billion for schools in the state aid bill Congress passed last month. But some school systems have reason to wonder whether they are going to see the money.more
