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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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Gas Gusher and the Fracking Fracas
 The nation is awash in natural gas, driving down prices and giving the economy a boost. Despite the tremendous economic benefits created by the recent abundance of cheap natural gas, some critics are raising alarms about how it’s extracted. Read more about the nation as a ‘Gas Gusher’ and the ‘Fracking Fracas’.
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Energy Sessions at NCSL’s 2012 Summit
 NCSL's 2012 Summit will be taking place in Chicago, Illinois, August 6-9, 2012. The Energy Program’s sessions will address issues including modernizing electric systems, job creation and tapping into domestic resources. More
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State Energy Efficiency Action Update
 In the past year, 27 states enacted more than 55 bills related to energy efficiency. Legislation focused on addressing the up-front costs of energy efficiency upgrades through financing, energy efficiency standards and goals, green building codes, energy efficiency improvements and promoting energy efficiency and savings. More
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Publications, Meetings, News and More
 NCSL tracks a wide range of energy-related issues. On this page you will find energy publications, legislative summaries, meeting presentations, upcoming events and news. More
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Transportation Energy for the Future: A Guide for State Policymakers
 Affordable and efficient transportation of people and goods are primary drivers for the nation’s economic growth. Since transportation uses nearly one-third of the energy consumed in the United States, ensuring availability of a reliable supply of transportation fuels is paramount to the long-term economic health of the nation. Read the full report, Transportation Energy for the Future: A Guide For State Policymakers here. More
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Energy Bill Tracking
 The NCSL Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database features bills relating to climate change, energy efficiency, energy security, financing energy projects, fossil energy, green jobs, renewable energy and alternative transportation fuels. More
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