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Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More

State Budget Update: Spring 2013

States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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!2012 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions (Jan-Dec 2012)Reports1/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2577125771Immigrant Policy Project 2012 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions in the States (Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2012)
!Omnibus immigration LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2252922529Omnibus Immigration Legislation and Lawsuits
!2012 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions in the StatesReports8/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=25045250452012 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions in the States
!U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Arizona’s Immigration Enforcement LawReports6/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2489024890U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Arizona’s Immigration Enforcement Law
Fiscal Impact on Immigrants - State and National StudiesReports5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2620526205State and National studies on economic & fiscal impact of immigrants
The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)Reports4/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2514325143The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
E-Verify FAQArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1312713127E-Verify is a voluntary Internet-based pilot program to help employers verify the work authorization of new hires. It applies to U.S. citizens and to noncitizens. Originally known as the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program, the program was re-branded as E-Verify in August, 2007.
Use of Prosecutorial Discretion for Young Unauthorized ImmigrantsReports8/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2514225142Use of Prosecutorial Discretion for Young Unauthorized Immigrants
2012 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions (Jan - June 2012)Reports7/31/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=25770257702012 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions in the States(January 1 – June 30, 2012)
Secure CommunitiesReports7/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2414524145Congress established the Secure Communities program to improve and modernize the identification and removal of criminal unauthorized immigrants from the United States. This brief provides an overview of the program and recent developments at federal and state levels.
State Immigration Legislation Report Dec 2011Reports12/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2396023960State Immigration Legislation Report 2011
Congress Introduces Legislation Mandating E-VerifyReports11/28/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2391223912U.S. Congress Introduces Legislation Mandating E-Verify
2011 STATE LAWS ADDRESSING E-VERIFYBill Summaries/ Databases11/28/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23913239132011 STATE LAWS ADDRESSING E-VERIFY
A Special Report: Immigration and the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2226122261This special report on immigration looks at new approaches from the states on the problem, a profile of Arizona Senator Russell Pearce, a look at Arizona's history of immigration legislation and a review of recent immigration-related legislation.
State Laws Related to Immigration and ImmigrantsReports1/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1989719897NCSL produces reports three times annually on state laws that address legal immigrants, migrant and seasonal workers, refugees or unauthorized immigrants.
2010 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions in the StatesReports1/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=21857218572010 Immigration Related Laws and Resolutions in the States
NCSL Calls for SSI Extention - Senate LetterLetters/Testimony9/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2136921369Washington Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos signs NCSL Letter
NCSL Calls for SSI Extension - House LetterLetters/Testimony9/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2137021370NCSL Calls for SSI Extension - House Letter
2010 Immigration-Related Laws and Resolutions in the StatesReports7/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088120881With no federal immigration reform in the foreseeable future, state legislatures continue to step up to the plate to address the complex and challenging issue of immigration. In the first six months of 2010, every state in regular session considered laws related to immigrants or immigration.
Press Release: Immigrant-related laws March 2010News Release4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2023920239States address immigrant-related issues in first quarter 2010.
2009 State Immigration LawsReports12/3/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1923219232In 2009, state legislatures enacted 222 laws and adopted 131 resolutions in 48 states, for a total of 353 laws and resolutions nationwide.
A Look at Immigrant Youth: Prospects and Promising PracticesReports8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1811318113Immigration Report - 2005
2009 Immigration Reform PolicyReports7/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1809418094Official Immigration Reform Policy enacted at the 2009 NCSL Legislative Summit
State Laws Related to Immigrants and ImmigrationReports7/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1803018030State Laws Related to Immigrants and Immigration, January 1 – June 30, 2009
2009 Immigration Bills and Resolutions in the StatesReports4/22/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1906119061Immigration Bills and Resolutions 2009
State Laws Related to Immigrants and Immigration in 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/27/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1305813058
Immigrant Eligibility for Federal ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1307513075
Federal Benefits To Unauthorized ImmigrantsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/12/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1309613096
State Laws Related to Immigrants and ImmigrationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1310813108State legislatures continue tackling immigration in a variety of policy arenas at an unprecedented rate. So far this year, 1267 bills have been considered in 45 state legislatures and at least 175 laws and resolutions have been enacted in 39 states. A total of 190 bills and resolutions have passed legislatures, 12 bills are pending Governor’s approval and three bills were vetoed.
Overview of State Legislation Related to Immigrants and Immigration April 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1310513105
2007 Enacted State Legislation Related to Immigrants and ImmigrationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1310613106
2007 State Immigration Related EnactmentsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/3/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1313413134
2007 State Legislation ImmigrationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/18/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1311313113
Immigrant Policy- 2006 State Legislation Related to ImmigrationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/17/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1313713137
Immigrant Policy - 2006 State LegislationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/11/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1311513115
Immigrant Policy Project - State Legislation - August 11, 2005Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/11/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1313313133
Comprehensive ImmigrationReform Act of 2006 - SummaryArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/6/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1313813138
Overview of State Legislation Related to Immigrants Introduced Jan-April 2006Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/24/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1312313123
Federal Immigration Reform Bills in the U.S. SenateArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1311713117
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1309913099
Summary of the Sensenbrenner Immigration BillArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1309113091
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Chairman’s MarkArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/27/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1310313103
Immigrant Policy Project - State Legislation - August 11, 2005Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/13/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1312413124
Immigration/Immigrant Policy Summary of Federal Action 2004Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1313013130
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