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Broadband Legislation
State legislative involvement has been critical to successful implementation of a variety of broadband projects. In 2010, at least 11 state legislatures have passed a variety of broadband measures. More
Evaluating School Principals
Effective principals are essential to improving learning. States and districts nationwide are defining and measuring principal effectiveness to improve teaching and student success. More
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Biomonitoring: A Best Practices Report for State Legislators
 Biomonitoring is the science of measuring what chemicals make their way into the human body and at what levels. Read this report to find out more about that issue. More
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Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish
 States continue to show interest in amending their state constitutions to enshrine the right to hunt and fish. Learn more here. More
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Climate Change and Public Health
 Some states have climate change commissions to address health-related risks of global warming; several include representatives from a public health department. More
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Growing Groceries in Food Deserts
 Learn how states are tackling the twin issues of food access and economic development by helping encourage grocery stores in underserved areas in this April/May LegisBrief. More
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Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database
 The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks energy and environment legislation to bring you up to date, real-time information on bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. More
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Making Peace
 Lawmakers are looking for ways to resolve land-use conflicts between civilian communities and military bases. In this March State Legislatures article read about how that is being done. More
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