This weekend will mark 5 years since I joined @AP, and what an adventure it's been so far: Covering two fascinating, yet very different, state Capitols on opposite ends of the country, presidential elections, wildfires & much more. Here's to all of the stories ahead...
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biggest diff between CA and NH? Other than size
In NH the legislators make $100 a year, so they truly are "citizen legislators." But that makes the demographics skew older. Also, every bill must get a floor vote. And no one but leadership has staff. Overall, far less professionalized, more unpredictable