Featured Articles

• Democrats Deliver a Power Punch
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  For the first time since 1994, the Democrats took control of the majority of the nation's state legislatures.

• Election Day Lawmaking
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  Facing 204 ballot measures, voters turned down more than they passed.

• Pet Parity
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  Governments need to have an emergency rescue plan in place for pets as well as people.

• States Shift Gears
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  State lawmakers are exploring new ways to finance our nation's surface transportation system.

• Special Ed Squeeze
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  The feds are cutting the Medicaid funds many states rely on to provide health services for disabled students.

• All In The Family
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  Helping grandparent caregivers remains a legislative priority.

• Schools Can Taste Good
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  A chef leads the way in making good nutrition a required part of the school day.

• What Kids Need
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  Lawmakers are recognizing that children and youth do not grow up in programs, but in families and communities.