Record turnover of legislatures possible Experts say several states may see historic turnover
Experts from the Associated Press note controls of state legislatures may shift with redistricting and term limits. They estimate turnover could rise from about 21 percent to as high as 27 percent, potentially the largest since 1992, as incumbents face new districts and some move between chambers. Twenty states could flip control with as few as four seats changing hand.
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Split state legislatures face large turnover in elections
Across the United States state legislatures are poised for major turnover as both parties expect seat gains on November 5. GOP gains predicted in North Carolina Texas and possibly Arizona Senate, while Democrats target Kentucky Illinois New Hampshire and certain Pennsylvania Iowa houses. Missouri faces big term limits driven losses in both chambers with many seats open.
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Hastert campaigns to shore up GOP majority in Illinois
House Speaker Dennis Hastert toured Illinois backing John Shimkus in a tight race against Democrat David Phelps. He travels by jet to 22 districts before Election Day to keep the GOP majority and aims to make tax cuts permanent and reduce the marriage penalty while boosting health insurance access.
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Workers to get notices before 401(k) lockouts
The Labor Department issued a rule requiring 30 days notice before 401(k) blackout periods start, taking effect January 26. The rule, part of a corporate accountability measure tied to Enron fallout, aims to protect plan participants during changes while penalties of up to $100 per day per participant can apply to noncompliant administrators.
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Wisconsin Senate replaces leader amid extortion charges
Democrats in the Wisconsin Senate ousted majority leader Chuck Chvala after extortion and misconduct in office charges. Interim co leaders Russ Decker and Fred Risser aim to keep the party's 18 to 15 majority through the November 5 elections and plan a permanent pick on November 7.
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