Winter 2017

Winter 2017 The beginning of the second year of the sim, and the 5th total turn, Winter 2017 saw 18 submissions, one more than the previous season.

Legislation
Following in Oregon's bold footsteps, North Carolina passed legislation already enacted. In spring 2016 they re-enacted the already existed, and passed it a third time this season. North Carolina is reported to now have the best water and most annoyed lawmakers in the nation. The state also "made textile production safer" for the second time.

Virginia passed a graduated income tax.

Due to conflicts stemming from the Mass/Conn War, Minnesota has opened their arms to any refugeed Catholics from the conflict, offering free transportation. Newfound migration has caused Duluth to grow into a boomtown of refugeed Catholics.

Kansas has begun building "pocket parks" throughout urban areas to increase environmentally conscious initiatives as well as to help boost public unity and community. Along with this, legislation was passed to prevent the congregation of hate groups in public spaces in Kansas.

Missouri passed controversial new legislation imposing a tax on all vessels crossing through St. Louis in the Mississippi river, exempting those belonging to trade partners. While this has increased cash generation in Missouri by wide margins, states upriver find themselves losing cash per turn--namely Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Nevada has officially legalized "homosexuality" within the state, as well as removing all work hour restrictions and factory regulations.

Projects
North Carolina enacted universal health care for a second time.

Virginia built a factory in Alexandria province.

Indiana enacted universal health care.

Illinois enacted universal health care and took on massive educational overhaul, as well as issuing many arduous cards to every single citizen.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin was urbanized.

Florida purchased Direct Democracy to increase freedoms. Two Government Centers were also built in Tampa and Miami.

California has officially started rebuilding efforts on the demolished Golden Gate Bridge. The government has also begun using campaigns to boost public morale.

Politics
North Dakota re-elected Jack Dalrymple for Governor.

Indiana has changed classification to a Socialist Dictatorship from a Nationalist Dictatorship.

Miscellaneous
Pennsylvania has begun referring to themselves as "Pennsulvania." It does not appear to have caught on.

South Dakota has created propaganda telling citizens the following: "​The various happenings throughout the continent (New York, etc.) are currently not affecting South Dakota in any way. South Dakota is safe in the heartland, far from the ongoing coastal conflicts. The citizens of South Dakota should not be concerned, and are encouraged to carry on and remain happy."