Washington, unlike many other states, does not have an income tax.

Unlike most states, there is no sales or income tax.

Unlike many other states, race has not been much of an issue in elective politics.

"So unlike other states that are just getting under way on this sort of thing, we also have a broadly based funding power."

Unlike many other states, the executive branch in Iran does not control the armed forces.

Unlike other states, Florida provided a better opportunity for growth while still operating within state rules and regulations.

In that sense, it was not unlike the United States today.

Unlike most states, Oklahoma has two courts of last resort.

Unlike many states, New York did not contribute to the drug program until recently.

Unlike other states, California could not afford to offer free land or huge tax abatements.