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2 2011 legislative session gets under way in Mississippi A A look back at the 2010 state legislative elections Alabama Governor's Inaugural address courts controversy and sparks debate's over religion Alabama senate, house elect leaders and prepare for session Alaska Attorney General rejects proposed abortion initiative (UPDATED) Alaska senator seeks to overturn 2006 session length measure Analysis shows an increasing number of mayors targeted for recall Arizona lawmaker proposes new circulator requirements Arkansas AG proposes law against unscrupulous sports agents As early voting in Suttle recall continues, DA Klein asks for investigation into voter fraud As new legislative session begins, Illinois Democrats poised to control redistricting B Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count kicks off the new year with a new measure certification Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 4 certified measures Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count remains rock solid as proposals mount BREAKING: First results are in for Omaha mayoral recall election Budgetary problems set to take center stage in North Carolina Business group issues wish list for 2011 Kansas Legislative session C California court blocks legislators from writing ballot measure titles Campaign for Colorado initiative fined for alleged finance violations Candidates have until January 25 to file in Kentucky Census Bureau's work is done, but some critics take aim at Congressional refusal to grow Chester County Commissioner named Pennsylvania SOS Citizen rights group examines the consequences of a Colorado initiative bill passed in 2009 College student stabs man he believed was Missouri Governor Colorado lawmaker presses for more information on statewide ballot measures Colorado lawmakers propose again to make it harder to qualify constitutional amendments Connecticut SOS unsure about ballot reform Cost of administering Measures A and B much less than some predicted Cost of living and conflict of interest in Colorado D Delaware General Assembly begins 146th session Delaware Governor unveils proposed budget for FY 2012 Despite GOP controls over Indiana redistricting, citizens group will watchdog process F Federal court upholds Washington "Top 2" primary Federal judge rules health care reform unconstitutional Feds challenge secret ballot measures in four states Florida governor halts redistricting amendments Florida health care measure gains steam in the Senate Florida House joins challenge to strike congressional redistricting amendment Florida Judge expected to rule in critical health care reform case Florida school districts face millions in class size fines Former Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem named Secretary of State Four state Attorneys General draw battle lines in secret ballot lawsuit Four Washington cities look to vote on Red Light cameras G Georgia accused of failing to offer voter registration to public assistance clients Georgia AG set to enter health care reform battle GOP junior congressmen in New Jersey at risk during redistricting Gov. Tomblin considers making Lt. Gov. electable position Governors in the news: 2011 begins with state executives flexing their muscles in many ways Governors in the news: across the nation, governors are targeting red ink Governors in the news: California authorities are still trying to ID the vandal who threatened Jerry Brown Governors in the news: coast to coast, it's been a rough week for state executives Governors in the news: Florida's Scott holds off on changing a policy while Rick Snyder charges ahead in Michigan Governors in the news: Martinez, O'Malley, and Quinn have their own styles with legislators Governors in the news: state executives are reaching out to fellow lawmakers to achieve their agendas Governors in the news: state executives battle with lawsuits and their own legislatures Governors in the news: threatening messages aimed at Christine Gregoire land a man in jail H Hawaii Governor nominates new State Attorney General

H cont. Hawaii State Senate bans daily prayer Health Care Compact wants states, not feds, to handle health care Hercules mayor resigns as recall effort intensifies I Idaho legislator will miss portion of session Illinois income taxes may be going up if lawmakers reach agreement Illinois Senate President Cullerton fires back at Wis. Governor on national television Immigration debate begins to heat up in Kentucky Indiana Secretary of State-elect ruled eligible for office K Kansas House passes health care amendment, Senate vote uncertain Kansas requests to join 20-plus State AG suit against health care reform Kentucky Governor nominates new Secretary of State Kittleman steps down as senate minority leader L Legislative Democrats in Wisconsin raise uprorar on outside counsel used by GOP Legislative leadership files lawsuit in Arizona over Redistricting nominees Local officials in Oregon slapped with fines for violating election laws Long-time Nevada Senator announces abrupt resignation Longest serving Pennsylvania legislator dies Louisiana and the U.S. Government trade barbs over the response to the 2010 BP Oil Spill M Maine joins multi-state suit against health care reform Maine slot facility initiative effort only group with signatures filed as deadline looms Maine SOS calls for elimination of numerous regulations Majority of New Yorkers have no opinion on new AG Maryland lawmakers may consider recall Massachusetts Senate rejects implementation of independent redistricting commission Mendoza calls for advisory question on immigration Michigan Republicans share in strong national gains Minnesota and Wisconsin share a border but, after today, they won't share a policy on implementing healthcare reform Minnesota GOP files lawsuit on redistricting Minnesota GOP lawmakers considering Right-To-Work measure Minnesota SOS will lead National Association of Secretaries of State Mississippi House passes eminent domain bill; could take initiative off ballot Mississippi initiatives presented to Legislature Missouri early voting initiative cleared for circulation Missouri House urges State AG to join health care fight Missouri Secretary of State approves initiative reform petition for circulation Montana lawmakers may push back referendum deadlines Montana Legislature considering change to ballot measure introduction deadline Montana Senator tries to increase signature requirements N N.J. citizens group asks judge to block ruling against a spending initiative NBC News hires former Pennsylvania Governor Nebraska Senator introduces a bill allowing electronic signatures for recall and initiative petitions Nevada judge allows lawsuit against a ballot question to move forward New Hampshire House Republicans will avoid discussing gay marriage in 2011 New Hampshire lawmakers renew efforts to amend the state's education law New Jersey Governor shoots down idea of presidential run New Jersey Redistricting Commission holds first hearings New Vermont SOS sworn into office New Year brings gubernatorial inaugurations New York tax and spending measures clear the Senate in Round 1 Newest numbers in Omaha's recall election mean Suttle holds his job Newly chastened, Omaha's Mayor vows to get back to work NJ Democrats hammer out redistricting plan North Carolina 2011-2012 legislative session gets under way North Dakota lawmakers advance measure to remove poll tax and 'paupers, idiots' North Dakota lawmakers seek to reserve funds for annual student scholarships NY State Supreme Court rules in favor of local initiative circuilators O Ohio GOP names 3 members to redistricting committee

O cont. Ohio to fill seven post-election vacancies Oklahoma Ethics Commission wants state campaign finance laws changed Oklahoma joins a multistate agreement with Facebook Oklahoma SQ 748 challenged in state high court On last day of lame duck session, Illinois lawmakers raise income tax 67% Only one Idaho initiative so far proposed for 2012 Oregon Representative files bill to create an elected lieutenant governor Oregon representative files legislation to repeal Measures 66 & 67 Outgoing Pennsylvania Governors calls for changes to state's death penalty Outspoken Maine Governor draws ire of NAACP P Petition drive deadline arrives in Maine for 2011 ballot Property tax measure sneaks onto Alaska 2012 ballot R Recall vote date set for Miami-Dade Mayor Redistricting Roundup: Even as full census data has yet to be released, already 4 states have lawsuits Replacement commissioner named in California Republican Arkansas SOS names staff, takes oath of office Republican Governors Association will be headed by former campaign manager to Virginia's Bob McDonnell Republicans retain seats in January 11 special elections Republicans win two special election races Rhode Island Governor calls for advertisers to "shut down" talk radio hosts Rhode Island's 2010 GOP gubernatorial nominee is likely to try again Ruling expected on Arizona trash issue S Second attempt at Kansas health care amendment to be made Since Prop 13 in 1978, Californians have approved 18 propositions about budget practices Slow redistricting effort may delay 2012 OH Presidential Primary South Carolina groups looking to change local referendum laws South Dakota Republicans share in strong national gains Special election scheduled for Maine District 11 seat T Tennessee Speaker of the House replaces most subcommittees Texas fears partisanship in Obama's DOJ could affect redistricting Texas Speaker race starts 82nd session off with a bang The Tuesday Count remains steady as Maine's deadlines come and go Time runs out in Maine as two initiative efforts file signatures Two months after elections, Connecticut Legislature has 9 vacancies to fill Two special election candidates avert run-offs in Louisiana Two U.S. House reps plan to introduce redistricting legislation U U.S. Rep. Donnelly says redistricting may affect 2012 plans U.S. Rep. Kucinich target of Ohio redistricting Uncertainty awaits in Iowa's redistricting process Utah representative removed from office V Virginia GOP lawmakers consider secret ballot measure Virginia Governor forms redistricting panel Virginia Sheriffs angry over Governor's retirement contribution proposal Virginia's redistricting process begins in full force Voter ID proposed in Colorado as Senate Bill 018 W Washington lawmakers proposing tighter campaign finance laws Washington SOS proposes bumping up primary election date Washington State lawmaker proposes new requirements to the initiative process Washington's first local election to be held February 8th West Virginia Supreme Court rules that special election must be held in 2011 to fill governorship Whitver wins special election for District 35 Will Omaha give the Mayor his walking papers? With little time left, two of five Maine initiatives have signatures filed Wyoming health care debate resurfaces for 2012 ballot Wyoming same-sex amendment inches towards the 2012 ballot

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