21.   Unfortunately, this antidiscrimination fight could cost states millions of dollars.

22.   Wilson has argued that illegal immigration is costing the state billions of dollars, and the federal government should pick up the cost.

23.   With years of appeals, inmates on death row cost states much more than lifers.

24.   President Boris Yeltsin blames corrupt regional officials and tax dodgers who are costing the state billions in lost revenue.

25.   Teachers who abuse substances can cost the state in productivity, work time and more expensive health insurance.

26.   The decline has cost the state millions and led to a state tourism campaign to assure visitors Florida is still safe.

27.   The government says that the mining sector has cost the state billions of dollars in recent years.

28.   Toskay did not say how much the cut in loan interest rates would cost the state.

29.   Australia Grand Prix Corporation chairman Walker said the strike would cost the state millions of dollars in lost revenue.

30.   California authorities now seek to void long-term energy contracts signed during the height of the crisis that could cost the state billions of dollars more than current prices.