May 2011
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Unpopular governors have good chances of winning re-election -- as long as they push their most controversial policies early on.
With the loss of 25 percent of its residents, Detroit could also lose its ability to levy higher income taxes.
While some states offer extra protection for statutes enacted by popular vote, legislatures can still overturn ballot initiatives in most states.
Exaggerating problems is more about politics than budget balancing.
State and local officials in the West are filing lawsuits to overturn new policies they say will prevent development and job growth.
