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Brain Science and Kids: New Policy Approaches
Kids' brains are different from adults', and a growing body of research on brain development and behavioral science is directing legislators to address policies to tackle risky behavior, prevent youth crime and reduce costs. Learn how states are reforming health care and justice systems and identifying ways to reduce teen pregnancy, drop-out rates, delinquency and crime
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Reinventing College
Higher education is dramatically changing. Tuition is high; graduation rates are low; state funding has been cut; yet employers demand educated workers. Hear a diverse and dynamic panel on how the world of higher education is rapidly changing to serve more students in new and different ways.
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The Business of Sharing
One of the "10 Ideas That Will Change the World," according to Time magazine, is the growing market of individuals renting out their own goods, such as cars or housing. State legislatures are grappling with how best to support this new way of doing business while protecting consumers and providing oversight.
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Supreme Court Update
Discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in several cases with implications for states and states' rights, including constitutional scrutiny of the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, affirmative action, and other cases with federalism implications.
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Casino Royale: From Brick and Mortar to Zeroes and Ones
States are leading the charge into the next frontier of online gaming. Learn about the lingering threat of federal preemption and how some states are moving from traditional "brick and mortar" casinos to virtual casinos made up of "zeroes and ones."
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Taming Health Costs: New Solutions, New Challenges
America spends, on average, nearly $9,000 per person on health care each year. The cost to the nation is $2.8 trillion—almost 18 percent of total GDP. How can we keep people healthy and budgets affordable, while improving care and coverage as well as combating waste and abuse? Learn about the latest payment reforms and coverage plans and how to balance the benefits of future advances with our ability to pay for them.
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Managing State Pension Liabilities
Almost every state faces large unfunded pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities. Hear about new legislation to increase funding streams, reduce future costs and provide for the long-term sustainability of state retirement plans. Learn about the ongoing litigation in many states and hear about recent developments in state court cases dealing with pension reform.
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All About Drones
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also commonly called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones and their technological enhancements have captured the attention of government officials, the media and the general public. Forty-three states have introduced drone legislation in 2013 that address questions about their practical use, economic impact and privacy concerns. Explore the capabilities of drones and the regulations being proposed and implemented for their use at the state and federal level.
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Going Mobile: What It Means for Legislatures
The dramatic growth in mobile devices is changing the way legislatures communicate and do business. States are seeing benefits and cost savings from moving to mobile devices and going paperless. Hear about and learn from experiences in states that are going mobile.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
General Session: Our Constitutional Legacy
Sandra Day O'Connor is a trailblazer who has made an enduring mark on the nation.
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Roger Ferguson
General Session: America's Retirement Crisis
Roger Ferguson is a noted economist, former vice chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and president and chief executive officer of TIAA-CREF.
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David Gergen
General Session Luncheon: Leadership and Politics Today
David Gergen is a respected and esteemed CNN senior political analyst, advisor to four presidents, and director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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