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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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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 October 2009
 State unemployment rates rose in 29 states and DC in October, but most of the increases were statistically insignificant. Thirty-one states have rates below 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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