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Same-Sex Marriage

Delaware became the second state to adopt same-sex marriage this week, making it the 11th state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow marriage between same-sex couples. The Minnesota and Illinois legislatures are actively considering bills that would authorize same-sex marriage. More

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

Approximately 112 bills in 35 states have been introduced in the 2013 legislative session on the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. Eight bills have been enacted. More


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!Short Overview of 2013 Senate Immigration BillBill Summaries/ Databases5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2610026100Short Overview of 2013 Senate Immigration Bill
!FY13 Sequestration Impact on Human ServicesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2593825938Read this article to learn more about the effect that sequestration will have on federal human services programs.
2012 Child Welfare Legislative Enactments OverviewBill Summaries/ Databases12/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2561025610Read this article for a summary of 2012 state laws related to child welfare.
Asset Limits in Public ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2407424074Eligibility for public assistance programs is based on income and sometimes the value of assets. States have taken varying approaches to setting asset limits.
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