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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

State Budget Update: Spring 2013

States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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!2013 Spring Forum Environment Committee AgendaMeetings3/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2600826008NCSL Environment Committee session agenda for the 2013 Spring Forum.
!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."
!American Jobs Act of 2011: Proposal to Establish National Infrastructure BankArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2416824168An up to date summary of the American Jobs Act of 2011: Proposal to Establish National Infrastructure Bank
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
Environment Committee Newsletter and ArchivesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2570225702Current Environment Committee Newsletter and Archives of past newsletters
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).
[Nuclear Waste] Federal Nuclear Facility Cleanup SitesReports4/11/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215322153A list of states that have nuclear cleanup sites.
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.
Info Alert - President's State of the Union Environment TopicsReports2/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2583825838Info Alert of the Presidents State of the Union Address and Environment/Natural Resources infrastructure topics of interest.
Regulating Ownership of Exotic AnimalsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/23/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2574125741Recent incidents have brought attention to state and federal laws regarding the care of wild and exotic animals. States retain most responsibility for regulating exotic animal ownership, and the federal government has acted to prevent transporting exotic animals across state lines.
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
Interim Storage Letter - HouseLetters/Testimony6/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2492324923Interim Storage Letter to U.S. House of Representatives
Letter Regarding the Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012Letters/Testimony5/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2473824738A letter on behalf of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) regarding H.R. 4345, the "Domestic Fuels Act of 2012."
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.
Transportation Funding, Natural Gas and Environmental Regulations WebinarMultimedia1/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2406524065Transportation Funding, Natural Gas and Environmental Regulations
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.
In Brief: Gulf Coast Update: September 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2344823448Shoring Up an Eroding Coast
Improving EPA Regulations – State, Local and Tribal Governments Letters/Testimony4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2251022510Improving EPA Regulations – State, Local and Tribal Governments 2011
FEDERAL UPDATE: FY 2011 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) FUNDINGArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2207822078FEDERAL UPDATE: FY 2011 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) FUNDING
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
Energy Supply Task Force Letter to EPA on Cooling Water Intake SystemsLetters/Testimony12/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2213422134NCSL Energy Supply Task Force Letter to EPA on Cooling Water Intake Systems
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP LETTER)Letters/Testimony9/20/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2135521355Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP LETTER)
Blue Ribbon Commission TestimonyLetters/Testimony5/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2135921359Blue Ribbon Commission Testimony
Highlights of Testimony to the Blue Ribbon CommissionLetters/Testimony5/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2136121361Highlights of Testimony to the Blue Ribbon Commission
[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.
DERA STAG Coalition Letters to House and SenateLetters/Testimony4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2009920099DERA STAG Coalition Letters
[SL Mag] Q and A with Nancy Natoli of DoDArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1977119771Defense Department official discusses land-use issues near miltary installations.
[SL Mag] Making PeaceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973819738Article on lawmakers are looking for ways to resolve land-use conflicts between civilian communities and military bases.
SL Mag: Carbon ClashArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1916819168States have plenty at stake as the U.S. House and Senate hash out climate change legislation.
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