• NRA's Lobbying Success in States a Cautionary Tale for Obama
• Source: Washington Post   |   Nation   |   January 17, 2013
• In state capitals and city halls nationwide, the National Rifle Association is demonstrating its enduring ability to thwart new firearms regulations and expand rights for gun owners — even after a school massacre in Newtown, Conn., gave the gun-control cause new momentum.
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• Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Proposes Tax Hikes to Fund Education, Transportation
• Source: Boston Globe   |   Massachusetts   |   January 17, 2013
• Shrugging off the fiscal caution of recent years, Governor Deval Patrick proposed a $1.9 billion tax increase in his State of the Commonwealth address, saying it was necessary for the state to invest more in education and the state’s transportation network to “accelerate growth and expand opportunity.”
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• Delaware Gov. Jack Markell's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Jack Markell   |   Delaware   |   January 17, 2013
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• Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Nathan Deal   |   Georgia   |   January 17, 2013
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• New York Enacts 1st Post-Newtown Gun Control Law
• Source: Albany Times-Union   |   New York   |   January 16, 2013
• The measure that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed expands the definition of banned assault weapons, creates a state database for pistol permits, reduces the maximum number of rounds in a magazine and requires background checks on all gun sales, including those between individuals.
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• Gun Control Legislation: Where Each State Stands in 2013
• Source: USA Today   |   Nation   |   January 16, 2013
• Reporters from USA TODAY and Gannett news operations nationwide reached out to governors and legislatures in each state to learn what gun-related proposals might be in the works.
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• $50.7B Sandy Aid Package Approved by House
• Source: Newark Star-Ledger   |   New Jersey   |   January 16, 2013
• After 78 days, a bitter lobbying blitz by Northeastern lawmakers and a tongue-lashing from Gov. Chris Christie, the U.S. House approved $50.7 billion in emergency aid to rebuild in the aftermath of the worst storm to ever sweep through New Jersey.

• Nebraska Governor Wants to Get Rid of Income Taxes
• Source: Omaha World-Herald   |   Nebraska   |   January 16, 2013
• Gov. Dave Heineman talked about eliminating state income taxes on individuals and corporations in his annual State of the State speech.

• Maryland Gov. O'Malley to Lead Death Penalty Repeal Push
• Source: The Washington Times   |   Maryland   |   January 16, 2013
• Martin O'Malley said he plans to file legislation this week in the Maryland General Assembly that would outlaw capital punishment after he backed two earlier unsuccessful attempts during his first term as governor

• Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Block Federal Gun Restrictions
• Source: Politico   |   Texas   |   January 16, 2013
• Following in Wyoming lawmakers' footsteps, a Texas state lawmaker is looking to push his “Firearms Protection Act,” which would prevent any Congressional or Executive act banning or restricting so-called assault firearms and extended clips from affecting the state.
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• Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Rick Snyder   |   Michigan   |   January 16, 2013
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• Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Brian Sandoval   |   Nevada   |   January 16, 2013
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• Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Sean Parnell   |   Alaska   |   January 16, 2013
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• South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Nikki Haley   |   South Carolina   |   January 16, 2013
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• Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's 2013 State of the State Speech
• BY: Gov. Deval Patrick   |   Massachusetts   |   January 16, 2013
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