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New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) leaving Coopers University Hospital in Camden, N.J., where he was treated for injuries from an auto accident in April 2007. He is flanked by his children, who were able to take time off from their jobs to be with him.
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) leaving Coopers University Hospital in Camden, N.J., where he was treated for injuries from an auto accident in April 2007. He is flanked by his children, who were able to take time off from their jobs to be with him.
N.J. enacts paid family leave
By Christine Vestal, Stateline.org Staff Writer

New Jersey this month joined California and Washington in adopting family leave insurance plans that allow workers to take time off with pay to care for sick family members or newborn and newly adopted children. New York and Oregon are expected to consider similar laws next year.
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States, locals swamp immigration program
By Daniel C. Vock, Stateline.org Staff Writer

Sudden demand by state and local police to join the federal 287(g) initiative, which lets local police start deportation proceedings for suspects and criminals who are illegal immigrants, is overwhelming the federal government. That means long waits and alternative programs offered to police departments that want to join.   Read More
OH: Democrats move to impeach Dann


Ohio House Democrats this morning filed articles of impeachment against Democratic Attorney General Marc Dann, accusing the state's top lawyer of misconduct and malfeasance in office.   Read More

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IN: Court limits sex offender residency law
The state cannot force convicted sex offenders who live near schools or other places frequented by children to move if they owned their homes before passage of a state law restricting their residency, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
The Indianapolis Star
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VA: Kaine takes transit-tax increase plan on road
Like a traveling salesman, Gov. Tim Kaine hit the road in Northern Virginia last night to pitch his plan to boost transportation spending and relieve traffic congestion. Motorists in the northern part of the state would be among the hardest hit by his proposed $1 billion in new taxes - but arguably would benefit the most.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty today vetoed lawmakers attempt at health care reform, which DFL legislators said would offer Minnesotans more affordable health care. Pawlenty called the bill "excessive and irresponsible."
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