25 years ago.

• Position: THEN & NOW - Brief article

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Articles from the March 1987 issue of State Legislatures:

CHILDREN IN JAIL

"In jail, children and adults don't mix. States are acting to ensure that when kids have to be locked up, they are kept apart from adult prisoners."

WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE

"In terms of economic competitiveness and international trade, it's no secret that the United States has been losing ground to Japan."

GOING PRIVATE ... PAYING LESS?

"Many state and local governments are...