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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Immigration Bills Plummet
Though immigration continues to be a hot issue in state legislatures, the number of bills has dropped significantly, according to a new report from NCSL’s Immigrant Policy Project. More
Caylee's Law
Several states are considering legislation, often dubbed “Caylee’s law,” that criminalizes the failure to report a missing or dead child. More
Unemployment Down in 37 States for April
Unemployment rates were down in 37 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More
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| Overview | Agriculture & Rural Development | Banking, Insurance & Financial Services | Budget & Tax | Civil & Criminal Justice | Economic Development, Gambling and Trade | Education | Energy |
| Environment & Natural Resources | Health (subportal) | Human Services (subportal) | Immigration | Labor & Employment | State-Tribal | Telecommunications & Information Technology | Transportation |
NCSL Legislative Summit - Early Bird Deadline 5/23
 This summer, the nation's legislators and legislative staff will gather in Chicago to Build Strong States at the 2012 NCSL Legislative Summit. The Summit gives you the best value—speakers, training, resources, experts, events and more—in the shortest time anywhere. The CFI Committee meeting agenda is now available! More
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Use of Credit Information in Employment
 Thirty-eight bills are pending in the 2012 legislative session that address restrictions on the use of credit information in employment decisions. More
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National Mortgage Settlement Summary
 The five largest mortgage servicers recently agreed to a $25 billion settlement with the states’ attorneys general, the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies over some questionable mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure practices. The summary explains how the settlement works and how states are using the funds received from the settlement. More
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April is Financial Literacy Month
 The financial world has changed significantly and grown more complex, increasing the need for financial literacy and raising questions regarding consumers’ financial capability. April is National Financial Literacy Month and NCSL provides resources on how many states have introduced or have pending legislation during the 2012 legislative session. More
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