The state will retain 20 percent of the new company.

Ultimately, the state will retain 41 to 43.5 percent of the company.

The law places no limit on how long the state can retain control.

Indeed, States must retain the absolute right to protect their population.

Will the states retain some power to regulate health insurance?

In other words, those states add nothing to the estate tax bill, but simply retain part of the amount that otherwise would go to Washington.

The state retains one children's hospital building and 34 group homes on 78 acres.

Some states have retained a version of the idea, but the national commitment faded.

Individual states often retain their own rules, regulations, procedures and performance standards.

"The State will retain broad oversight through the budget process," she said.