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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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NCSL Legislative Summit
 Register today for NCSL's August 12-15 Legislative Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Experience this great American city as you connect with colleagues from across the country. More
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State Industrial Hemp Statutes
 Industrial hemp refers to many types of Cannabis plants that contain low levels of the psychoactive chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and can be used to make a variety of products including textiles, plastics, fuel and food. More
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Enacted Agricultural Legislation - January 2013
Agricultural legislation covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from invasive species to safe food handling standards. See how state legislatures are working with these topics and more in 2013. More
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Urban Agriculture State Legislation
 Agriculture in urban areas has risen in recent years. Find out what states are doing to support this trend. More
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Fiscal Cliff Agreement Extends Parts of the 2008 Farm Bill
 Recently a number of provisions relating to continuation of programs that were part of the 2008 Farm Bill were included as part of the approved “Fiscal Cliff” bill. More
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Agriculture and Rural Development Legislation Database
 NCSL's Agriculture and Rural Development legislation database is a source for agriculture and rural development legislation for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. territories. More
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