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"Some of the proposed measures would allow for certain ordinances ... but would prevent outright bans."

--Kristine Hartman, on state efforts to prevent cities from banning fracking, in Newsweek.

"The Idea is that you can at least get a face-to-face interview and be considered on merit, not on your record."

--Alison Lawrence on "ban the box' laws, which prohibit asking about criminal records on job applications, The Huffington Post.

"We have seen the level of legislation around retirement security increasing among state legislatures year after year."

--Luke Martel on proposals for state-sponsored retirement plans to cover private-sector employees, on CNBC.

"We had to shift the paradigm from allowing some kids...