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2013 Pretrial Legislation Update
So far in 2013, 471 bills and resolutions related to pretrial release have been introduced across the 50 states. Common issues addressed include eligibility and conditions for release, commercial bail, pretrial services, citation in lieu of arrest and diversion. This overview identifies and describes significant actions and trends within this collection of legislation. More
State Revenues and the Natural Gas Boom
As technological developments increase access to natural gas reserves across the country, states are exploring ways to benefit from these newly accessible resources and to ensure that communities are reimbursed for the impact that natural gas development may have on infrastructure. 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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Radon Policies and Programs-A Webinar for State Legislators and Legislative Staff
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., accounting for more than 20,000 deaths per year. This webinar will give legislators and legislative staff information about how states and the federal governed are working together to address this public health threat. More
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On the Road to Nowhere
In this May 2013 article in State Legislature magazine, states confront the challenges of what do with the growing amounts of nuclear waste. More
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Military-Community Cooperation: State Legislative Approaches Webinar
This NCSL Webinar is the first of two in a series of educational webinars designed to help state legislators and legislative staff understand the role of state legislatures in communication and cooperation between military bases and surrounding communities. More
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Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database and Environmental Health Database
The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks both energy and environment as well as environmental health legislation with these two databases. More
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Minimizing Encroachment on Military Installations
Land use near military installations is a growing issue for state legislatures and the armed forces. Read about encroachment - the term used by the U.S. Department of Defense to refer to incompatible uses of land, air, water, and other resources - and how states are passing legislation to protect both the mission of military installations and the wellbeing of surrounding communities. More
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