The first 13 states listed below were the original 13 colonies. Their so-called statehood dates are the day they ratified the U.S. Constitution. For all other states, the date is the day the U.S.

Can you name all 50 U.S. state capitals? Test yourself by taking our map quiz - it may be trickier than you'd think.

During the first special session this year, much of the activity at the Capitol was brought to a standstill after Texas House ...