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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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| Environment & Natural Resources | Health (subportal) | Human Services (subportal) | Immigration | Labor & Employment | State-Tribal | Telecommunications & Information Technology | Transportation |
IT Helps Cut Costs
 Information technology is one way state government can cut costs in tough times. Consolidating and sharing IT services are two approaches. More
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Protecting Children Online
 The Internet is becoming an intrinsic part of the lives of American youth. Although it offers has many benefits for children, it also poses some serious risks. More
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The Vexing Problem of Sexting
 Hundreds of news stories in the past few months have focused attention on teens who are “sexting”—sending nude or semi-nude photos to one another by cell phone. Follow 2009 legislation on this issue. More
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Social Networking Policies
 State legislatures are using social media to reach out to constituents, and social networking sites are becoming commonplace in the workplace. See examples of legislative policies and best practices for social networking. More
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