51.  In many other states and on the federal level, election authorities have their own enforcement powers and can levy fines.

52.  In the past two decades, Congress has diluted the federal estate tax, while Massachusetts and many other states have abandoned their own death taxes altogether.

53.  In New Jersey, earlier rulings by both state and federal courts have prompted the state to set more restrictive rules than many other states on community notification.

54.  Instead, he said, the state should be content with its current emissions regulations, which the EPA has praised as a model for many other states.

55.  It has no state income tax, and it allows people to shelter more of their household assets when filing for bankruptcy than many other states.

56.  It would ensure a surplus of electricity in California, but the costs would be higher than in many other states.

57.  Like many other states, Alaska chose to expand its Medicaid program with the new federal money rather than to start a new program from scratch.

58.  Like many other states, California picks the phone company that gives it the biggest commission, not the lowest rates for prisoners.

59.  Like many other states, Georgia has jailed some fathers who could pay but do not, but it has not penalized uncooperative mothers by taking away benefits.

60.  Many other states are considering extensions and waivers.