November 5, 2007
In This Edition: Election Day Ballot Issues, Moment of Silence, Autism Legislation and Green Communities
Capitol Ideas is a periodic listing of story ideas and background information from new NCSL research. For more information, contact NCSL's Media Manger, Meagan Dorsch.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 will be election day for voters. 34 ballot measures will be presented in 6 different states. Listen to our podcast (10:08) to find out what the top issues are and why if some pass, you might see them on a ballot near you.
Moment of Silence
Lamar Bailey, an research analyst with NCSL's education program has been tracking prayer in schools and/or moment of silence legislation in states across the country. Are they the same thing? How long does the moment of silence have to last? Did something happen to bring this issue back into the spotlight? Find out by listening to our podcast (5:58)
State Legislatures Magazine
The October/November edition includes articles on the number of states attracting baby boomers in order to boost their own economies; the lack of food inspections; and federal legislation to give states and cities protection from potential terrorist attacks.
State Health Notes
In this edition, states are dealing with the issue of whether or not to give licenses to midwives who do not have medical training. A program in Massachusetts is giving medical care to inmates on the outside, which is helping to keep the community safe. And more states are passing autism related legislation.
Healthy Community Design
Green buildings? How about Green Communities? Companies are taking into consideration levels of physical activity, water usage and traffic levels before building.
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