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SPOTLIGHTFEATUREDHEALTH REFORM

Webinar: Telehealth for Rural America

Photo illustration of a doctor's hand coming out of a laptop

The health care workforce in rural America is stretched to its limits, with physicians often traveling long distances to provide care. States are increasingly turning to telehealth networks as a cost-effective, high quality alternative to traditional face-to-face appointments. A free webinar on Wednesday, May 22, will  feature national experts discussing advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas. You can register now.

Dateline Washington

Marketplace Fairness Act Passes in U.S. Senate
NCSL thanks the bipartisan coalition of senators who voted for the bill. Next step, U.S. House of Representatives. More

State Priorities Must Be
Addressed in Federal Budget

NCSL public statement following release of
president's budget proposal and passage of
budget resolutions in Congress. More

Summary: Bipartisan 'Gang of 8'
Senate Immigration Bill

Highlights from the 844-page bill. More

May  2013 State Legislatures cover Photo of Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble (D)

LIFE ON THE FAST TRACK

"Chances are pretty good that new mixed-use transit development is going into areas that already have services and streets, making use of existing, expensive public infrastructure that is already paid for."
—Senator Scott Dibble (D), Minnesota

 
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