state of affairs

bellwether state

A state of the United States that historically votes for the winning candidate in a given election.

blue state

A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.

green state

A U.S. state perceived as environmentally friendly.

in a real state

Synonym of in a right state.

in a right state

in a mess or in a state of chaos; very unkempt, in poor condition.

put one's affairs in order

To prepare for the end of, or a radical change in, one's life.

something is rotten in the state of Denmark

Something is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.

yellow state

A state of the United States where the Libertarian Party is influential.