Articles from State Legislatures (July 1, 2007)

Title	Author	Type	Words
25 great online ideas worth stealing: states are using the Internet in creative, innovative ways from which other states can and should benefit.	Greenberg, Pam		3160
A new old Capitol: Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Capitol is looking better than ever.	Schapiro, Jeff E.		1931
All eyes on Vermont.			264
As they see it.			378
Be warned.			91
Button up.			88
Cell phone contraband.			95
Clean air for bears.			68
Colorado's Amendment 41, considered the toughest ethics law in the nation, suffered a serious setback in June when a district court judge issued a temporary injunction halting its enforcement.			160
Dearth of organ donors.			122
Don't take my gun.			195
E-learning is everywhere.			247
Experience counts: Minnesota's Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher has a mile long political resume that includes time as a legislative staffer.	Eisenthal, Jonathan		1509
Following the leader.			145
Interlocks for all.			117
It's been a tough five months for Texas Speaker Tom Craddick, the first Republican to lead the chamber since Reconstruction and a leader who rules with an iron hand.			211
Leadership winner.			307
Leading by example: Arizona Senate President Timothy S. Bee is hands-down one of the most well-liked leaders in the country.	Klawonn, Adam		1513
Learning by laptop.			103
Maine turns green.			100
Maintaining his innocence in federal bribery and extortion charges, Alaska Representative Vic Kohring announced he will resign his office in July.			127
Master of consensus: it is said that Maryland Speaker Mike Busch inundates his caucus with information and persuades them with intellectual brute force.	Stuckey, Tom		1850
Paper, plastic or canvas?			158
Pig pests.			100
Searching for words: politicians can use words to inflame or reconcile. How do you use your words?	Lohmer, Josh		3017
Seeing things differently: Nebraska's new young speaker, Mike Flood, thrives on politics and hard work.	Reed, Leslie		1547
Ship safety.			99
Should the electoral college be changed?			396
Small beginnings remarkable results: here's a look at the 400th anniversary of various things and some really ancient legislatures.	Snell, Ron; Moore, Richard		1350
Smoke-free laws.			203
The cost of books--ouch.			95
The Platters, the Drifters, the Supremes, Sha Na Na, the Coasters.			139
The urge to serve: you can take the legislator out of the state, but as five unusual cases show, you can't take the desire to serve out of the legislator.	Andrade, Jane Carroll		1959
Tim Massanelli: man of the House: the long time parliamentarian of the Arkansas House embodies a combination of political power, institutional memory, legendary status and public service.	English, Art		1870
Tips for a more powerful presentation: giving a great speech doesn't have to be difficult.	Detz, Joan		1133
Washington passes paid family leave.			386
When Alabama Republican Senator Charles Bishop punched Democratic Senator Lowell Barron on the chamber floor, it was the blow seen round the nation.		Brief article	151
Working together: over cigars, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Speaker Fabian Nunez build an unlikely bond.	Carlton, Jim	Reprint	2090