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Regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils               

This new NCSL report looks at regional coordinating council approaches and how regional coordination is complementary to state efforts. More 

Broadband and High-Speed Internet Legislation                

In 2011, at least 10 states and the District of Columbia passed a variety of broadband measures. More

Keeping Kids Safe Down on the Farm             

Lawmakers are trying to reduce injuries and deaths among young workers. More

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Environment and Natural Resources

Parks in Peril

forestAcross the country State Parks are fighting to stay open, find out some of the interesting approaches they have been taking to position themselves for success. More

Transportation Funding, Natural Gas and Environmental Regulations Webinar

webinar logo for 2012States are facing a transportation funding crisis. Legislators continue to seek solutions to an aging infrastructure and growing demand, while gas tax revenues decline and the future of federal funding for roads, transit and airports remain uncertain. This webinar addresses some of those issues. More  

The President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future

nuclear power plantThe President's Bue Ribbon Commission issued its final report  in January 2012. The report proposes a new strategy for managing the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle that incorporates many of NCSL’s recommendations before the Committee. More

Tracking Networks: Linking Health and the Environment

smog on bridgeThe environment plays an important role in human health. Many human diseases have links to dirty air or water. For example, asbestos can cause lung cancer, and lead poisoning leads to stunted development. More 

Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database and Environmental Health Database

search keyThe National Conference of State Legislatures tracks both energy and environment as well as environmental health legislation with these two databases. More

 

Rainwater Harvesting 

rain potAs drought and water shortages continue to frustrate vast parts of the country, states have looked to encourage and clarify rainwater harvesting laws. Learn what states are doing. More

 

 

 

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