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SeaTac, Wash., approves $15 per hour minimum wage

After a hard-fought battle, SeaTac, Wash., recently approved one of the highest minimum wages in the country.

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New York City ups smoking age to 21

To curb youth smoking in the city, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has prohibited anyone under 21 from buying tobacco products.

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California recycling law hurts the homeless

Sometimes small legislative tweaks can have major repercussions.

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Illinois OKs gay marriage

On Nov. 5, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to allow same-sex marriage, making it the 15th state to approve such unions.

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Harvesting the sun

A new law allows farmers in Connecticut to harvest solar energy, generating power for surrounding communities – and generating profit.

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Soldier helps draft new utility law

Under a new law, New Mexico soldiers can turn their utilities off and on while serving abroad.

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California law allows undocumented residents drivers licenses

After a hard fought battle, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation to allow undocumented individuals to apply for drivers licenses.

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California law promotes green fleets, fights air pollution

AB 8, signed into law Sept. 28, renews incentives for private and pubic fleets to purchase alternative fuel vehicles.

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Census Bureau reports continued growth in special districts (with related video)

According to the latest Census of Governments, there are 38,266 special districts in the U.S. Here is some information on this fast-growing form of local government.

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Illinois legislation fights fraud, protects workers

Holding business owners personally responsible for classifying employees correctly, and thereby paying the fair share of taxes and protections for those workers, has led to a windfall for the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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SeaTac, Wash., approves $15 per hour minimum wage

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New York City ups smoking age to 21

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California recycling law hurts the homeless

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Illinois OKs gay marriage

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Harvesting the sun

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Soldier helps draft new utility law

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California law allows undocumented residents drivers licenses

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California law promotes green fleets, fights air pollution

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Census Bureau reports continued growth in special districts (with related video)

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Illinois legislation fights fraud, protects workers

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