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- Stateline Story
May 13, 2013
Attorneys General Seek Warning Label Cautioning Pregnant Women Against Using Pain Pills

State attorneys general are hoping to protect the littlest victims of prescription drug abuse. more
- National,
- Florida,
- Kentucky,
- Tennessee
- Health,
- Justice
- Project Update
- Home Visiting Campaign
May 13, 2013
New Opportunities to Expand Home Visiting

More than a decade of bipartisan work in states has led to improved access to learning and health opportunities for children like evidence-based home visiting and high-quality pre-k. more
- National
- Home Visiting Programs
- Stateline Story
May 10, 2013
Democrats, Voting Rights Activists Strike Back on Elections Laws

In 2012 Democrats were focused on fighting against voter ID laws and other measures that restricted voting. Now they are turning the tables. more
- Stateline Story
May 9, 2013
State Pharmacy Regulators Back Senate Bill on Drug Compounding

The association of state pharmacy regulators says it’s pleased with a U.S. Senate bill that would give the Food and Drug Administration authority over drug compounders. more
- National
- Health
- 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 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
- 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