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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Immigration Bills Plummet
Though immigration continues to be a hot issue in state legislatures, the number of bills has dropped significantly, according to a new report from NCSL’s Immigrant Policy Project. More
Caylee's Law
Several states are considering legislation, often dubbed “Caylee’s law,” that criminalizes the failure to report a missing or dead child. More
Unemployment Down in 37 States for April
Unemployment rates were down in 37 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More
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Unemployment Drops in 37 States
 Unemployment rates dropped in 37 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico in April 2012. Only five states saw unemployment rise and eight states had no change for the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More
The national unemployment rate dropped to 8.1% in April. More
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New Pension Legislation Database
 Track pension and retirement bills in NCSL's new Pension Legislation Database. Bills from the 2012 legislative session are searchable by state, topic, keyword, status or sponsor. More
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Two New Pension Reports
 Two new pension reports discuss reform trends and changes in retirement ages:
- State Pension Reform 2009-2011. More
- Recent Changes in the Age for Retirement. More
See all of NCSL's pension resources. More
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2012 Minimum Wage Rates and Bills
 The minimum wage increased in 8 states on January 1, 2012. Seventeen states and DC have minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. More
23 states have introduced minimum wage bills in 2012, as of March 7. More
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Maryland Helps Families Save
 Across the country, the financial crisis and its damaging ripple effects continue to roil budgets at every level of government. Yet despite several years of bleak economic conditions, Maryland has found fiscally responsible ways to support low-income working families. More
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Labor and Employment Resources
 Searchable databases provides bill tracking on key labor issues.
- Collective bargaining database. More
- Unemployment bills database. More
See all of NCSL's resources on labor and employment. More
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Please note NCSL cannot provide advice or assistance to private citizens or businesses regarding employment-related matters. Please consult your state department of labor or a private attorney.
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