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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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Environment and Natural Resources

Biomonitoring: A Best Practices Report for State Legislators

Biomonitoring report pictureBiomonitoring 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

Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish

man fly fishingStates continue to show interest in amending their state constitutions to enshrine the right to hunt and fish. Learn more here.  More 

Climate Change and Public Health

LegisBrief logoSome states have climate change commissions to address health-related risks of global warming; several include representatives from a public health department.  More 

 

Growing Groceries in Food Deserts 

LegisBrief logoLearn 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
 

Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database

gavelThe 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
 

Making Peace
 

military and flagLawmakers 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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