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VOLUME 38, No. 4 | April 2012
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MYSTERY MAN
By Carol Knowles
Illinois’ David Ellis is a rare combination of legislative lawyer and literary lion.
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COMING HOME
By James B. Reed
Troops returning from overseas and veterans are getting a hand from states in finding jobs, justice and the support they deserve..

Online: A U.S. Department of Defense official talks about working with the states to improve the quality of life for service members and veterans.

Online: Visit the homepage for NCSL’s Task Force on Military and Veterans’ Affairs.
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EASING THE PATH TO COLLEGE
By Michelle Camacho Liu
State lawmakers are trying to help vets heading back to school.

Online: Learn more about tuition benefits for military personnel and for military dependents.
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TWEETING THE ELECTION
By Meagan Dorsch
Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites could be a powerful force in the 2012 elections.

Online: Andrew Krzmarzick of GovLoop talk about social media in the public sector.
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CHRONIC COST OF DIABETES
By Katherine Mason
Effectively treating this epidemic could mean big savings for states and healthier lives for patients.

Online: Learn more about state efforts to combat the diabetes epidemic, including prevention and treatment strategies.
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THEN AND NOW

Find out where our statehouse photo comes from this month.
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STATESTATS
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TRENDS AND TRANSITIONS
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STATELINE
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PEOPLE
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A FEDERALIST'S DILEMMA
 

Three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court illustrate the frequent conflicts between supporting states’ rights and backing certain policies.
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FOR THE RECORD

Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life talks about efforts to promote the pro life perspective in legislatures.

Online: Read earlier interviews with opinion leaders.

 

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