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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
Report: States Seeking Prison Solutions
State governments, facing leaner budgets this year as the national economy struggles, are exploring strategies to contain surging prison populations without building costly new correctional facilities, according to a report released Wednesday (Jan. 23).more -
- Stateline Story
Wisconsin State of the State Address 2008
MADISON, Wis. - Jan. 23 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Jim Doyle's (D) 2008 state of the state address: Growing Wisconsin's Economy Speaker Huebsch, Speaker Pro Tem Gottlieb, President Risser, Majority Leader Decker, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet
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- Stateline Story
WORTH NOTING: Ala. Attorney General Sings With a Legend
Alabama's top law enforcer sings with "The Man in Black." North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley (D) recommends regifting Christmas cards. And a freshman lawmaker takes the slow road to Denver. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
Students get an eyeful
An Ohio lawmaker accidentally flashes nude photos to high school seniors. Public urination could be a separate crime in New Hampshire, and that would be a good thing for violators. And Alabama now bans the selling of sex toys - unless, of course, people say it's for their health. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
- Stateline Story
Govs Enjoy Quirky Veto Power
Ever hear of the "Frankenstein" veto? How about the "Vanna White" veto? Every state governor has the power to overrule actions by his or her legislature through a "veto" - the word is Latin for "I forbid" - but some governors can do more than simply say no.more -
- Stateline Story
Wisconsin State of the State Address 2007
MADISON, Wisc., Jan. 30 - Following is the transcript of Gov. Jim Doyle's 2007 State of the States Address. Click here to view the address. Speaker Huebsch, Speaker Pro Tem Gottlieb, President Risser, Majority Leader Robson, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, members
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- Stateline Story
Sick Leave Tops State Labor Agendas
Now that a majority of states have boosted wages above the federal minimum, lawmakers in at least seven states want to guarantee workers paid sick days. Buoyed by overwhelming approval of a San Francisco ballot initiative that would allow workers at least nine sick days per year, lawmakers in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Vermont, Maine, Montana, Michigan and Maryland are expected to propose similar measures.more -
- Stateline Story
Stem Cell Debate Goes to Voters
Voters are being asked to weigh job creation and potential life-saving cures against moral concerns over the destruction of human embryos in an impassioned battle over a Missouri ballot measure supporting the science. While the Show Me state is the only one with the question on the Nov. 7 ballot, the controversy over stem cell research is playing prominently in the Wisconsin governor's race and cropping up in state races scattered across the country.more -
- Stateline Story
Incumbent AG, Comptroller Lose in Primaries
Wisconsin's attorney general, Peg Lautenschlager, and Maryland's comptroller and former governor, William Donald Schaefer, were two big-name incumbents who were defeated Tuesday (Sept. 12) as nine states held primaries to decide candidates for the Nov. 7 election.more
