October 6, 2008
State & Policy News
Consumer issues top Supreme Court's docket
With the election on everyone's mind, the court, so far at least, has steered clear of most of the hot-button social issues. National Public Radio Read the article.
Young voters hint at electorate shift
Big question: But will young people turn up at the polls? USA Today Read the article.
Full of doubts, U.S. shoppers cut spending
Consumers are pulling back on their spending, all but guaranteeing that the economic situation will get worse. New York Times Read the article.
There's a gold mine in environmental guilt
In other words, when nearly everything seems to be selling for less, thousands of individuals and businesses are paying more for nothing, or at least nothing tangible. Washington Post Read the article.
National Guard taps star power
Moviegoers may be surprised to see big names like Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in recruitment ads for the Army National Guard. Stateline.org Read the article.
Europe backs off of U.S.-style economic rescue plan
But EU leaders did agree to begin rewriting European accounting regulations later this month. Christian Science Monitor Read the article.
Arnold to Hank: Can you spare $7B?
Arturo Perez, a fiscal analyst for the National Conference of State Legislatures, said that 31 states struggled to close gaps in their latest annual budgets. They managed to do so, but now risk a drop in revenues if stocks continue to decline. ABC News Read the article.
Dress code becomes part of election tiff
At least four states — Maine, Montana, Vermont and Kansas — explicitly prohibit wearing campaign buttons, stickers and badges inside polling places, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures and state officials. Houston Chronicle Read the article
N.J. Assembly plans to tackle economic woes
"Lawmakers around the country are undoubtedly discussing the rapidly changing fiscal situation and solutions to state budget problems," said Corina Eckl, fiscal affairs director for the National Conference of State Legislatures. Eckl couldn't say, however, if New Jersey's Legislature is doing more or less than other states in responding to the crisis. Courier Post Read the article.
Will dress code affect your right to vote?
At least four states - Maine, Montana, Vermont and Kansas- explicitly prohibit wearing campaign buttons, stickers and badges inside polling places, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures and state officials. CBS News Read the article.
Live from Raleigh: NC House may come to your TV
Of the 10 largest states by population, North Carolina is the only one that provides no daily television broadcasts of its sessions, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures, which was provided to the committee. WRAL.com, NC Read the article.
GOP, Democrats battle in Pa. over voter dress code
At least four states — Maine, Montana, Vermont and Kansas_ explicitly prohibit wearing campaign buttons, stickers and badges inside polling places, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures and state officials. Associated Press Read the article.
State House dome: State layoffs not on the horizon, for now
Eaton, serving his 10th House term, is vice-chair of the Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee at the National Conference of State Legislatures. Union Leader Read the article.
Is this the person who did it?
Kentucky was one of six that considered proposals this year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Kentucky.com Read the article.
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