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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
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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| 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 |
Parks in Peril
 Across 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
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Transportation Funding, Natural Gas and Environmental Regulations Webinar
 States 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
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The President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future
 The 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
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Tracking Networks: Linking Health and the Environment
 The 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
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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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Rainwater Harvesting
 As 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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