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Education Leadership Videos
School leadership development was the focus of a three-day conference that state lawmakers and legislative staff participated in. More
2009 9-1-1 and Enhanced 9-1-1 State Legislation (Enacted)
State legislatures have been at the forefront of upgrading the 9-1-1 system and at least 17 states passed 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 legislation in 2009. More
Workforce Development Funds
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes $4.81 billion for workforce development programs. Learn how funds will be used and distributed. More
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National Unemployment at 10.2%
 The national unemployment rate rose to 10.2% in October, 2009, the highest rate since April, 2009. Though unemployment rates have risen, job losses continued to moderate over the last six month. More
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State Unemployment September 2009
 Unemployment rates for September, 2009, showed that the recession continues to moderate. Only 14 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico posted September figures that were above the national average. More
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Economic Gardening = Jobs
 Economic gardening encourages growth by providing market research, business education, and strategy support to local small businesses. It's also seen as a cost effective alternative to traditional business incentives. More
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State Defined Contribution Plans
 A new report summarizes the use of Defined Contribution Plans in the States. These plans pay benefits based on the amount contributed to the plan, and are different from the Defined Benefits Plans used by most states. More
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Workforce Development Funds
 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes $4.81 billion in support for workforce development programs. Learn more about how the funds will be used and distributed. More
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Pension Report 2009
 A review of 2009 legislation, much of which was aimed at making future pension costs manageable in the light of states' tight fiscal circumstances and the enormous losses experienced by most retirement trust funds. NCSL's latest report summarizes the major enactments for 2009 on pensions and retirement-related legislation. More
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