51.   And, he promised not to meddle in the decisions of state legislatures.

52.   Approval would require action by both the county and the state legislatures.

53.   Any such change would require approval from the state legislature, where Democratic lawmakers have criticized these ideas.

54.   Around the county, more than half a dozen state legislatures have recently passed laws requiring insurers who cover prescription drugs like Viagra to cover contraceptives as well.

55.   Around the country, Republicans lost control of several state legislatures.

56.   As a result, these areas may gain seats in state legislatures at the expense of white suburban or rural areas.

57.   As a tradeoff for allowing the transfers, the county agreed to submit its annual budget to the governor and state legislature for review.

58.   Article Five requires two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the state legislatures for amendments foolish or wise.

59.   As lawmakers around the country discover that their constituents are concerned about Internet issues, bills to regulate or outlaw junk e-mail are popping up in state legislatures.