National Conference of State Legislatures - The Forum for America's Ideas
Issues and Research

 

News Highlights: Issues & ResearchHot Topics & FeaturesStanding CommitteesA-Z Issues & NCSL ContactsBill Information | Other Resources
    View Full Address                   
Jobs sign

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

Issue Areas
OverviewAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentBanking, Insurance & Financial ServicesBudget & TaxCivil & Criminal JusticeEconomic Development, Gambling and TradeEducationEnergy
Environment & Natural ResourcesHealth (subportal)Human Services (subportal)ImmigrationLabor & EmploymentState-TribalTelecommunications & Information TechnologyTransportation
    View Full Address                   
Transportation

State Traffic Safety Legislation Database

trafficThe National Conference of State Legislatures works in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bring you up to date, real time information about traffic safety bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.  More

Spring Forum: May 2-4, 2013

Denver, Colorado SkylineNCSL's annual Spring Forum will be held in beautiful Denver, Colorado on May 2-4, 2013.  Visit our website to view the agenda and take advantage of the reduced prices for legislators and legislative staff!  Register today. More

Driving the Future

iphoneSelf-driving cars and smart phones that help you catch a bus are not as far-fetched as you might think.  read more in this article from the March issue of State Legislatures magazine.  More

Transport Report Newsletter

various transportation-related imagesNewsletter from NCSL’s Transportation Committee and Programs. In the April 2013 issue: federal news including the continuing resolution for FY 2013; a new StateCast on Virginia's transportation funding overhaul; transit statistics; upcoming events and deadlines; new transportation reports; and more. More

Traffic Safety Trends: State Legislative Action

traffic safety signState legislatures were once again active in 2012 enacting legislation to improve traffic safety for motorists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and others.  Issues examined in this report include occupant protection, distracted driving, driver licensing, impaired driving, aggressive driving, speed limits, motorcycle helmets, automated enforcement, school bus safety, and pedestrian and bicycle safety.  More

Life on the Fast Track

City Creek fast trackLawmakers, developers, residents and business owners are eager to capitalize on transit investments to bolster economic development and lessen traffic congestion; learn what how states are getting involved.  More

/default.aspx?tabid=26082

NCSL's 2013 Legislative Summit

Graphic promoting NCSL's mobile app for members

Denver Office
Tel: 303-364-7700 | Fax: 303-364-7800 | 7700 East First Place | Denver, CO 80230

 

Washington Office
Tel: 202-624-5400 | Fax: 202-737-1069 | 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 515 | Washington, D.C. 20001

©2013 National Conference of State Legislatures.  All Rights Reserved.