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Use of Credit Information for Insurance

For the last several years, insurance companies have been using credit information to determine a consumer's level of risk before selling or renewing auto, home or renter insurance policies. Legislators in 22 states and Puerto Rico are addressing legislation regarding the use of credit information in insurance in the 2013 legislative session. More

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
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!Environmental Databases OverviewBill Summaries/ Databases2/21/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2312023120Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database and the Environmental Health Database.
!Floodplains OverviewReports1/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2568525685Ever wondered about floodplains? Find the information that you've been searching for in this informative overview about this important geographic feature.
!Restoring and Protecting FloodplainsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/8/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2528425284Read this article to learn more about the fragile environment of floodplains and their role in storing and releasing water, reducing flood flows, controlling erosion, improving water quality and creating habitat for fish and wildlife.
!Letter Supporting “Preserve the Waters of the US Act”Letters/Testimony3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2452624526A letter on behalf of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in support of the "Preserve the Waters of the US Act."
NCSL Meeting Resources ArchiveMeetings5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2571425714An archive page of resources from the Environment Committee sessions at NCSL forums, summits and meetings
Environment Committee Resource PageArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2574025740Collection of Resources for the Environment Committee - amicus briefs, info alerts, meetings archives, newsletter archives
Letter to EPA on UNDSLetters/Testimony4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2622026220Letter from NCSL, NaCO, Conference of Mayors,and National League of Cities regarding EPA's federalism consultation on the proposed Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS).
House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing LetterLetters/Testimony3/11/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2621926219Letter to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy regarding a hearing they held on states role in environmental regulations.
State Water Withdrawal RegulationsBill Summaries/ Databases2/20/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=180311803150 State Water Withdrawal Regulations.
Info Alert Hurricane Sandy Relief BillArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/16/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2571225712Info Alert on the House passing the Hurricane Sandy relief appropriations bill
Environment Committee 2012 Fall Forum ResourcesMeetings12/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2562225622Presentations, materials and other resources from the Environment Committee's sessions and meetings at the 2012 Fall Forum
Webinar: Big River Works: Building Cooperation To Sustain the Mississippi River SystemsMultimedia9/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2446324463A new effort to examine the health of the Big River and its tributaries brings policymakers together.
State Rainwater Harvesting Statues, Programs and LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases7/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2356723567State Rainwater and Graywater harvesting legislation.
Wetlands OverviewReports4/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2456424564Wetlands overview and documents.
Letter to the National Ocean Council Commenting on the National Ocean PlanLetters/Testimony3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2452524525Comments on behalf of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)to the National Ocean Council regarding the Draft National Ocean Implementation Plan on behalf of the National Conference of States Legislatures
Letter to OMB Regarding Waters of the United States GuidanceLetters/Testimony3/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2443024430NCSL, along with three local government groups, restate their opposition to finalization of a guidance document which co-opts the rulemaking process.
Joint Letter Regarding Waters of the United StatesLetters/Testimony12/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2404624046This letter is signed by four of the state and local government organizations in response to recent federalism consultation meetings had with EPA on the Waters of the U.S. guidance.
Waters of the United States Guidance Comment LetterLetters/Testimony7/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2331623316Waters of the United States Guidance Comment Letter
Waters of the United States Guidance Coalition LetterLetters/Testimony7/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2331823318Waters of the United States Guidance Coalition Letter
Water of the US Extension LetterLetters/Testimony6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2313123131Waters of the US Extension Letter
Office of Management and Budget LetterLetters/Testimony3/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2237022370Office of Management and Budget Letter
State Revolving Fund LetterLetters/Testimony3/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2236422364State Revolving Fund Letter
EPA Stormwater Consultation LetterLetters/Testimony1/17/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2205122051EPA Stormwater Consultation Letter
Stormwater Management letterLetters/Testimony12/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2197021970Big 7 Letter Regarding Stormwater Management - Dec 2, 2010
What If a River Runs Through It? Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2072920729In Western states, water rights are getting new attention.
[SL Mag] Coastal ConcernsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2017720177A 2010 article on Gulf Coast lawmakers say federal barriers are slowing recovery years after hurricanes battered the region.
Senator Joel Chaisson Q and ABill Summaries/ Databases4/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2016520165An interview with the Louisiana Senate president on the challenges of coastal restoration.
Overview of the Water-Energy Nexus in the U.S. Reports11/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1802518025Overview of the water-energy nexus in the U.S.
SL mag: Worry Over Wetlands, July-August 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/3/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=13196131962008 State Legislatures article on wetlands in Louisiana.
Online Extra: Michael Hayes Q&A - Hot Water, March 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/19/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1319213192
SL Mag: Hot Water, March 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/19/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1319313193State Legislatures article on sState water cooperation.
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