The Sunlight Foundation has launched Open States. This service
allows you to track bills and search for upcoming legislation
for all states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and access campaign and
contact information for state legislators. As noted here
previously, the Sunlight Foundation also supports Scout—offering
free searching and customized alerts for federal and state
legislative action (including bills & speeches) and federal
regulations. In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the
Law Library will closed on Monday, January 21. The MLK holiday
became federal law fifteen years after Martin Luther King, Jr.’s
death. The holiday was first observed in 1986, but it took
another 17 years for nationwide recognition. In 1994, the
holiday was designated a day of service under the direction of
the Corporation for National and Community Service. For
resources about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., visit
the King Center Website. This month marks the 150th Anniversary
of the Emancipation Proclamation. Signed b