21.   Association Director Mike Ryan said repeal would make Missouri more competitive with neighboring gambling states by opening casino doors to high rollers.

22.   Because dozens of companies are raising rates state by state, there is no centralized tally of the changes.

23.   Because George W. Bush is certain to win his home state by a landslide, neither Republican Bush nor Democrat Al Gore sees much point in campaigning here.

24.   Because of its status as a tourist attraction, the Charleston area has been the hardest-hit region of the state by the boycott.

25.   Blue Cross plans were established state by state.

26.   Both DivorceLawInfo.com and DivorceCentral.com offer information on divorce laws state by state.

27.   Both men say they expect to make the ballot in almost every state by Election Day.

28.   -- If you travel in other states by car, stay off roads at night and try to stick to toll highways, which are expensive but considered safer.

29.   A look at the presidential race a year out, state by state, electoral vote by electoral vote.

30.   A high jobless rate hurts states by reducing tax revenues and increasing costs for unemployment aid, welfare and health care.