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This Week in the States


There are 21 states, DC and US in Regular Session. NJ is in budget hearings until 05/14/2008. There are 4 states in Special Session. [more]

Upcoming Elections


05/10/2008 Texas Special Election
House 119

05/13/2008 Georgia Special Election
House District 093 (Sailor)

05/13/2008 Mississippi Special Election Runoff
US House (MS 1st Congressional District)

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Top Story in The Capitol Journal


Rising gas prices have the presidential candidates debating the merits of a gas-tax holiday, something several states are already considering. But critics say the idea is running on empty. [more]

Other News This Week


BUDGET & TAXES
States seeking greater regulation of private Medicare plans

POLITICS & LEADERSHIP
Blagojevich accused of trading favors to avoid recall

GOVERNORS
Pawlenty signs bill to pay bridge collapse victims


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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: 323

Number of Intros last week: 1,785

Number of bills enacted/adopted last week: 943

Number of prefiles to date: 18,295

Number of Intros to date: 77,208

Number of bills enacted/adopted overall to date: 15,780

(measures current as of 05/08/2008)