Capital: Topeka State abbreviation/Postal code: Kans./KS Governor: Sam Brownback, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Jeff Colyer, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Jerry Moran, R (…
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Entered Union: June 21, 1788 (9th State)Present constitution adopted: 1784
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State abbreviation/Postal code: N.H./NHNickname: Granite StateOrigin of name: From…
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2000 Major League Baseball PreviewThe more things change, the more they stay the same by Michael Morrison Red Sox fans and Yankees fans will never get along, but the players seem to.…
