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There are 33 states, DC, Puerto Rico and US in Regular Session. There are 2 states in Special Session. WV is in Extended Budget Session. There are 2 states in Special Session. [more]

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The federal stimulus has arguably been a godsend to states hit hard by the Great Recession. But with the recovery coming along slower than hoped for, cash-strapped states may be looking to Washington for help for a long time. [more]

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States hooked on gambling

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States hone new federalism

GOVERNORS
Govs push DC on energy standard


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 In the Hopper
State Net tracks tens of thousands of bills in all 50 states, US Congress, and the District of Columbia, at any given time. Here's a snapshot of what's in the legislative works:

Number of Prefiles last week: 1,452

Number of Intros last week: 3,131

Number of Enacted/Adopted last week: 1,677

Number of 2010 Session Prefiles to date: 16,969

Number of 2010 Intros to date: 65,861

Number of 2010 Session Enacted/Adopted overall to date: 8,694

Number of 2009-10 bills currently in State Net Database: 173,609

(measures current as of 03/18/2010)