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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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High-Speed Rail: Changing How America Travels?
 With an unprecedented federal investment of $8 billion in recovery funding and a proposed $5 billion more over the next five years, high-speed passenger rail is a high-profile transportation issue. Read what experts had to say about high-speed rail at NCSL’s 2009 Legislative Summit. More
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United We Ride National Dialogue Needs You!
On Nov. 2-13 the 11 federal agencies that make up the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility and its United We Ride will have a national online dialogue about how to increase transportation access for the transportation disadvantaged. Participants will have the opportunity to submit comments and rate ideas that will inform future policy discussion. More
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Transportation Committee Presentations at NCSL 2009 Legislative Summit
 Here are many of the presentations that were presented at the Transportation Committee sessions at this year's NCSL Legislative Summit in Philadelphia. More
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Cellular Phone Use While Driving
 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced plans to convene a national summit to study the problem of texting while driving and other distracting behaviors that take drivers’ focus off the roads. NCSL has been tracking this issue for many years and has compiled the latest cell phone and texting while driving laws for all fifty states. More
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Major State Transportation Legislation, 2009
 Legislators nationwide proposed, considered and implemented a wide range of strategies to cope with their states' fiscal situations, but most major enactments focused on raising revenue, securing new financing options and moving to secure federal grants. Read NCSL’s overview of major transportation enactments in 2009. More
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General Aviation 101
 State governments play a pivotal role in general aviation, which includes all airworthy craft except commercial and military planes. This October 2009 LegisBrief describes state, local and federal roles in general aviation, and the economic benefits of general aviation for the states. More
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