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Three States Create Youth Advisory Councils: Colorado, Indiana and Maryland created Legislative Youth Advisory Councils this session to advise state legislatures about issues of importance to young poeple. (6/10/2008)
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NCSL Blog on Civic Awakening: A new poll by Harvard University's Institute of Politics shows a civic reawakening by young people 18 - 24 years old. (4/25/2008)
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Youth Lead Change in Civic Education: Inspired high school students in Vancouver, Washington engage in public policy project to increase civic learning opportunities for all students. (4/9/2008)
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NCSL Blog on Recall by Karl Kurtz: Recall-Tool of Accountability or an Affront to Representative Democracy? Infrequently used at state level, the recall procedure has been in the news in several states in recent weeks. (4/17/2008)
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Look for Candidates who Respect the Legislature: Just to prove the case that the messages are the same, see one of Lee Hamilton's recent Comments on Congress amended to read as if it were written by a current or former state legislator. (3/11/2008)
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