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John Gramlich at Stateline has another excellent report on the state of legislation in the states.  It's titled, "Death penalty rifts in state continues," and its a must-read.  Here are some extended excerpts:Gov. Bill Richardson?s decision Wednesday (March 18) to repeal New Mexico?s death penalty and replace it with a maximum sentence of life without parole is being hailed by supporters as a major victory in the decades-old debate over state-sanctioned executions.But the decision?which follows New Jersey?s repeal in 2007 and brings to 15 the number of states that do not execute inmates?also underscores the nuanced modern landscape of capital punishment. While a growing number of states are seriously considering eliminating the death penalty?whether for moral, fiscal or political reasons?others are trying to reinstate or expand it...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on March 19, 2009 (boomark / email).