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The Paranoia Might Be Real - Can Your App Hear You Now?

The Paranoia Might Be Real - Can Your App Hear You Now?

We can’t confirm whether the people on TV can see you, but the apps on your cell phone or other mobile devices may be listening to you.

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Category: Public Policy, Technology
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Trump's Executive Order Puts WOTUS on Notice

Trump's Executive Order Puts WOTUS on Notice

Fulfilling one of his major campaign promises, on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to begin the process of reviewing, and possibly rescinding, the Environmental Protection Administration’s (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States.

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Category: Federalism, NCSL, Public Policy, U.S. Supreme Court, Environment and Natural Resources, State-Federal Relations
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Uncertain of a Future Trump Card, States Explore Gas Taxes to Fund Transportation Needs

Uncertain of a Future Trump Card, States Explore Gas Taxes to Fund Transportation Needs

State transportation funding policy mainly coasted in neutral last year, but the Trump administration has refueled the perennial conversation on infrastructure and transportation spending, albeit with uncertainty.

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Category: Public Policy, Energy, Transportation
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This blog offers updates on the National Conference of State Legislatures' research and training, the latest on federalism and the state legislative institution, and posts about state legislators and legislative staff. The blog is edited by NCSL staff and written primarily by NCSL's experts on public policy and the state legislative institution.