• Open Google
• Search for your state government's website by typing the following:
  state name and the word government
  Example: Rhode Island and government
• At the website for the state government, look for a box to enter search terms
• In the search box, enter terms related to your issue and the words law or legislation
  Example: Bullying and Law or Legislation

Use this database to search newspapers from different states
ProQuest U.S. Newsstream

• Enter your search terms
• At the set of results, scroll down in the column at the left and click "Location", then click "More". 
• In the window that opens check the box to "Include" the state in which you want to find discussion about your issue/policy

CQ Researcher - Scroll down and choose a "Topic" area to browse

Opposing Viewpoints - click "Browse Issues"

NexisUni

Instructions:

• Click Legal
• Click Cases
• Enter search terms related to your issue (bullying, transgender, etc)
• In the column at the left, scroll down and click "Court"
• Under "State" click more
• Click on the link for your state
• Court cases will be displayed that occurred in your state (most relevant will be listed first)