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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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Legislator in the Lab
 In 2009, NCSL's State Tribal Institute will host a series of meetings called "Legislator in the Lab." The meetings will bring small groups of legislators into medical school laboratories where they will learn from medical professionals about cardiovascular disease diagnostic tools and treatment strategies. More
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An Issue of Sovereignty
 Over the last few decades, tribal governments have made significant progress toward reclaiming their independence. Tribes are rewriting their constitutions, choosing their own leaders, and asserting control over their lands. There are now 275 tribes with formal court systems, and similar advances have been made in other areas. More
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A Legislatures Guide to State-Tribal Relations
The National Conference of State Legislatures has a long history of work on state-tribal relations and has brought attention to the government-to-government relationship that exists between the tribes and states. More
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