21.   But if necessary, at least at this point, Doar said, the state would consider ordering the city not to take such a step.

22.   But Patti Archuletta, director of the California Film Commission, said that the state will consider exemptions and may change its policies for some beaches.

23.   But New Hampshire is feeling a lot of pressure overall because so many states are considering early primary dates.

24.   But now at least a dozen states are considering fundamental changes in their no-fault divorce laws.

25.   California and Alaska already have decided to phase out MTBE, and other states are considering it.

26.   Connecticut and Utah require classes state-wide, and half a dozen other states are considering such a mandate.

27.   Desperate to find a remedy for failing schools, several states are considering voucher experiments that would offer low-income students private-school scholarships at public expense.

28.   EU states will consider expelling spies on a case-by-case basis, officials said.

29.   Even before a state might consider starting a lottery, Smith hired lobbyists, visited with politicians and drummed up enthusiasm.

30.   Experts say that several other states will be considering similar measures once state legislatures reconvene in the coming months.