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" "A Woman’s Right to Know Act" now law in North Carolina "Right-to-work" bill on the agenda for Indiana in 2012 1 1,128 state employees in Connecticut earn more than Gov. Dan Malloy 14 Democratic senators flee Wisconsin, union protests escalate 2 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date 2011 legislative session gets under way in Mississippi 3 3rd Circuit Court panel backs Carl Lewis again in residency dispute A A boost to New Mexico government: revenues improving A house divided over booze A look back at the 2010 state legislative elections Abortion statistics collected one year after Nebraska fetal pain bill Alabama congressional redistricting not quite done yet Alabama Democratic party chair claims GOP leadership violated campaign finance laws Alabama legislature looks to increase income tax deduction for businesses Alabama Legislature pours in multiple ballot measures for 2012 ballot Alabama officials support changes to immigration law Alabama senate, house elect leaders and prepare for session Alabama state senator criticized for remarks An early look at 2012 races for Minnesota Senate An initial look at the 2012 Kansas House elections Anointed successor wins MN Senate District 61 primary Another day, another veto in Nevada Arizona lawmaker proposes new circulator requirements Arizona State Senate President Russell Pearce successfully recalled from office Arkansas AG proposes law against unscrupulous sports agents Arkansas redistricting maps receive final approval Arkansas Senate amends House Congressional redistricting map, keeps Fayetteville in 3rd District As Kasich signs SB5, referendum battle begins As new legislative session begins, Illinois Democrats poised to control redistricting As redistricting hearings continue, a push for more minority districts As Virginia congressional map advances, backlash over state plan continues Audits spur new election safeguards B Bangor Water District to spend $3.8 million to kill nonexistent Cryptosporidium Beason removed as Rules committee chair Bill to test children for lead poisoning passes Nebraska State Senate Bills making initiative process harder to be heard by Nevada Senate committee Branstad signs Iowa redistricting plans Breaking down the August state legislative primaries in Mississippi Brunelle, Orrall win primaries for 12th Bristol seat Budget debates in Raleigh trigger court hearing Budgetary problems set to take center stage in North Carolina Budgeting process in Massachusetts reaches final stages C California court blocks legislators from writing ballot measure titles California redistricting maps approved but Republicans file immediate challenge Candidate declares for Arkansas State Senate Candidates have until January 25 to file in Kentucky Candidates in the Iowa special election race face off in debate Challenger who nearly defeated speaker to seek re-election in New Mexico again in 2012 Chris Carney chosen to replace Jim Forrester in North Carolina Senate Clark Hall endorsed by Arkansas AG in U.S. House bid Clemmer says 35% of lottery proceeds should go to scholarships, proposes amendment Colorado Blue Book bill passes State House Colorado House approves bill to change initiated constitutional amendment process Colorado lawmaker presses for more information on statewide ballot measures Colorado lawmakers propose again to make it harder to qualify constitutional amendments Competitiveness dips in 2011 state legislative elections compared to 2010 Congressional redistricting makes the agenda in Texas special session Congressman Matheson claims to be a target in redistricting Connecticut legislature to hold special session on jobs Controversial state budget passes the Texas Senate Could New Hampshire be a Right to Work state Counting the Arkansas state legislative committees Counting the Kentucky state legislative committees Counting the Massachusetts state legislative committees Counting the Michigan state legislative committees Counting the Montana state legislative committees Counting the Nebraska state legislative committees

C cont. Counting the New Mexico state legislative committees Counting the Vermont state legislative committees Counting the Wyoming state legislative committees Court postpones congressional candidate filing deadling in Illinois D Daniels signs Indiana redistricting plans Debate continues on Connecticut's budget proposal Delaware bill to legalize civil unions expected in March Delaware General Assembly begins 146th session Delaware gives permission and funding for clean-energy plant Delaware GOP hopes to unite to capitalize on redistricting Delaware Governor unveils proposed budget for FY 2012 Delaware improves process for open records requests Delaware legislators urged to implement "Caylee's Law" Delaware Senate considers medical marijuana Delaware Senate leader investigated for possible conflict of interest Delaware Senate votes to open redistricting process to the public Democratic Party chairwoman Gloria Johnson seeks Senate seat Democrats retain seats in New York Assembly special elections Despite GOP controls over Indiana redistricting, citizens group will watchdog process Doggett-Castro primary race heats up before the Texas redistricting ink dries E Early buzz about Shumlin's 2012 GOP challenger Election aftermath: Democrats hold Iowa Senate, Independent wins in Missouri special elections Election aftermath: Recount likely to determine control of Virginia State Senate Election aftermath: Republicans maintain control of Louisiana state senate Election aftermath: Rough night for incumbents in Louisiana state legislative elections Election aftermath: What you need to know about yesterday's state legislative elections Election preview: 144 legislative seats up for election in Louisiana on Saturday Election preview: More than 400 state legislative seats up for election tomorrow Election preview: Voters go to polls tomorrow in Louisiana for 25 state legislative races Eric Griego declares candidacy for Congress, will not run for re-election to state senate Eure, Donatucci secure seats in Tuesday's special elections F Federal judge refuses to put Carl Lewis back on NJ Senate ballot Filing deadline passes with fewer bills on the table in Texas First 2011 state legislative elections signature filing deadline arrives at 4 p.m. today Five candidates running in upcoming Massachusetts primary for open state house seat Five incumbents fall in Mississippi state legislative primaries Five vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections Florida House joins challenge to strike congressional redistricting amendment Florida redistricting may have lasting impact on Republicans in coastal communities Former Kansas lawmaker wants seat back; files for candidacy Former Montana representative announces 2012 candidacy for state senate Four vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections Freshman Iowa state legislator calls on GOP leader to resign G Gary Stubblefield announces bid for Arkansas State Senate seat Georgia's legislative session ends this week with at least one certified measure for the 2012 ballot Gold bugs win in Utah Gov. Walker's second special session on jobs gets under way in the Wisconsin Legislature Governor Abercrombie's inability to release Obama's birth certificate causes Hawaiian legislators to step in Green Party candidates make good showing in Tuesday's special elections Group files lawsuit challenging reimbursement of Arkansas legislators H Hallum wins District 54 special election for Arkansas State House Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission releases 2010 analysis Hawaii State Senate bans daily prayer Hensgens wins District 47 special election High production of energy industry increases state tax collections for Wyoming Hispanic Republicans settle into the Texas House House Representative Fred Brown resigns Huval wins District 46 special election I Idaho legislator will miss portion of session Idaho redistricting committee misses deadline for map, will head to court Idaho Secretary of State says redistricting maps have no legal standing Illinois income taxes may be going up if lawmakers reach agreement Illinois Legislature cancels first full week of legislative activity due to weather Illinois Senate President Cullerton fires back at Wis. Governor on national television Illinois special session to cost nearly $50,000 per day Immigration debate begins to heat up in Kentucky Immigration is a major topic in Utah and other state legislatures

I cont. In Louisiana, it's a redistricting map!...sort of... In southwestern Connecticut, redistricting may favor Republicans in state legislative match-ups Independent redistricting commission officially dead in Massachusetts as legislature appoints joint legislative committee Indiana chambers pass redistricting legislation Indiana Democrats now fined $350 per day, no end in sight Indiana House Democrats return after 36 days Indiana Republicans prepare to take on unions with "right-to-work" legislation in 2012 Indiana Senate plans public hearings on redistricting Indiana state Rep. Floyd Grubb announces retirement Indiana state Sen. Beverly Gard announces retirement Iowa Legislature passes redistricting plan It may be 2011, but two 2010 state legislative races remain undecided J Janet Peckinpaugh picks up Foley's endorsement in February 22 special election Johnson wins District 64 special election Judge temporarily blocks new Alabama immigration law Jury reaches split verdict in Alabama bingo trial K Kentucky Dems say gambling amendment is a gamble Kentucky pension funds in trouble following spring debt downgrade Kentucky Rep. Hurt switches parties, puts Democrats one vote short of a supermajority Kentucky Rep. Keith Hall faces corruption charges before state ethics commission Kentucky to reconsider petition process Keystone XL pipeline to be rerouted in Nebraska Kittleman steps down as senate minority leader L Lawmakers in nine state form caucus to battle TSA rules Lawsuit questioning actions of Gov. Cuomo, New York state Senate to proceed Lawsuits challenge North Carolina abortion law, 'Choose Life' plate Legal battle between Alabama lawmakers and public school teachers continues Legislative Democrats in Wisconsin raise uprorar on outside counsel used by GOP Legislative leadership files lawsuit in Arizona over Redistricting nominees Legislator offers alternative to Wyoming redistricting proposals Legislators argue about photo ID law, voters left confused Linda L. Kelly is confirmed as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania Liquor losses in Utah Lobbying reform comes to Delaware after booze industry scandal Local population figures released to New Mexico for redistricting Long-time Nevada Senator announces abrupt resignation Longest serving Pennsylvania legislator dies Lottery winnings are now tax free in the Granite State Louisiana legislator sponsors bill to create an independent redistricting commission Louisiana Speaker of the House pulls the plug on a higher education merger M Maine Representative arrested, moved to psychiatric facility Maine state workers protest Governor's proposed budget reforms Maryland GOP wins minor battle on sprawl limits Maryland lawmakers may consider recall Maryland Republicans clash with Governor Marylanders to pay more for alcohol Massachusetts House to vote on redistricting committee bill Massachusetts Senate rejects implementation of independent redistricting commission Massachusetts state Senator resigns, 2012 special election planned McDonnell signs Virginia state redistricting plans McDonnell vetoes Virginia state redistricting plan MD same sex marriage bill one vote away from House Metro anti-discrimination law reversed by Tennessee Legislature Michigan bill proposed to allow governor more appointments Michigan groups protest Governor Snyder's proposed budget Michigan lawmakers approve rules for film incentive program Michigan lawmakers introduce Caylee's Law Michigan lawmakers prepare to discuss amendment for a part-time legislature Michigan redistricting to reflect a state at a crossroads Michigan Representative seeks change to recall rules Michigan Republicans share in strong national gains Michigan Senate passes anti-bullying law Minnesota GOP files lawsuit on redistricting Minnesota GOP lawmakers considering Right-To-Work measure Minnesota House Speaker releases proposed 2012 calendar Minnesota Senate seat sees first competitive election for over 30 years

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