State News (Stateline.org)

Since 1999, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported Stateline.org, an online news resource that covers state politics and policy through original reporting and by collecting new stories.

Based in Washington D.C., Stateline.org also publishes an annual State of the States report, and sponsors professional development conferences and workshops for the news media, including the annual conference of Capitolbeat, the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors.

Reports

State of the States 2009
January 13, 2009 - The Pew Center on the States’ Stateline.org released a new report, “State of the States,” which summarizes key state political and policy developments from the past year, and examines likely state policy directions for 2009.

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Legislative Year in Review: Depressed Economy Wallops States
October 24, 2008 - Staggered by turbulent financial markets and anxious about a rapidly slumping economy, many state governments are slashing their budgets, frantically trying to stay afloat.

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State of the States 2008
January 18, 2008 - Stateline.org’s 2008 annual report on state trends and policy focuses on critical issues facing the states, including stem cell research, health care, gambling laws, infrastructure, education, the national guard and immigration.

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State of the States 2007
December 03, 2007 - Stateline.org’s annual collection of the hottest news in state policy and politics. Includes news and developments on the minimum wage, immigration, stem cells, alternative energy and property tax.

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News

Press Release
January 13, 2009 - “State of the States” Report Predicts Key Trends for 2009
News Article
August 20, 2008 - 2008 State Elections: What's at Stake?

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