41.  In California and many other states, a domestic violence conviction carries stronger penalties than a conviction for assault.

42.  In neighboring Maryland, as in many other states, residents may carry concealed weapons only if they demonstrate a special need.

43.  In New Hampshire, which holds the first primary, Republican voters are heavily pro-choice, as they are in many other states.

44.  In New York, unlike many other states, virtually all teachers and nonmanagerial municipal workers are unionized.

45.  In many other states, there are constitutional questions.

46.  In Arkansas and many other states, the uninsured working poor outnumber the uninsured, unemployed poor.

47.  In many other states, he could have done the same with no more consequence than having a smelly car.

48.  In many other states, its criminality is vague.

49.  In many other states, judges are already involved in choosing juries in civil cases.

50.  In many other states, the issue of welfare reform has largely been settled, although state legislators could still wind up haggling over details later.