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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Medical Liability/Malpractice 2009 Laws
See summarizes of state medical liability/malpractice laws for topics such as damage award limits or cap, limits on attorney fees and patient compensation funds. More
Immigration and State Law Enforcement
Under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some state and local law enforcement agencies now help with immigration enforcement. More
Health Reform Checkup
As Congress works on a major health care reform bill, NCSL is holding a webinar series to help legislators and legislative staff navigate the health reform maze. More
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Overview of the Water-Energy Nexus in the United States
 State legislatures and natural resource managers have traditionally addressed water and energy as two separate issues. However, water and energy are deeply connected and the sustainable management of either resource requires consideration of the other. This report provides overview information about the nexus between water and energy and provides a summary of state legislation addressing this issue. More
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Legislators Discuss Nuclear Waste Cleanup
 State Legislators appointed to NCSL’s High-level Waste Working Group and Environmental Management Roundtable gathered in New Orleans for the Legislative Forum on Nuclear Waste Cleanup and Intergovernmental Meeting with the Department of Energy. Legislators discussed the cleanup of the nuclear weapons complex and high-level waste management. This document contains meeting notes and presentations. More
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Nuclear Waste Policy News
A collection of news items about nuclear waste policy relevant to state legislatures. This week's article highlights President Obama’s commitment to work with Japan on Nuclear Reprocessing. More
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2009 Nuclear Energy Legislation Summary
 At least 15 states have considered legislation in 2009 related to the permitting, building, and/ or financing of new nuclear energy generation facilities. This document summarizes nuclear energy legislation considered in 2009. More
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Analysis of State Chemicals Policy
 State Leadership in Formulating and Reforming Chemicals Policy: Actions Taken and Lessons Learned is a report done by the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, University of Massachusetts Lowell. More
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State Water Withdrawal Regulations
 This 50-state chart describes what each state is doing with water withdrawal regulations. More
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