Step by Step: State Efforts to Increase Pedestrian Safety
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. ET
The U.S. is in a pedestrian safety crisis, with pedestrian deaths and injuries near all-time highs. Learn how state legislatures and agencies can tweak laws, improve infrastructure, education and enforcement to improve safety for pedestrians.
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Lost in Translation: The Intersection of Foreign Ownership of Land and Energy Infrastructure
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. ET
Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land has been rising for the past decade, driven largely by investments in renewable energy. While Canada, the Netherlands, Italy and the U.K. are the largest landholders, Chinese purchases have raised concerns, notably in 2022 with farmland near a North Dakota military base. In response, state legislatures have considered over 300 bills since 2023 to limit foreign ownership of land. This webinar will focus on the potential impact of foreign ownership of land on energy infrastructure, including the latest data, federal oversight, and state action.
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The Future of Farming: Emerging Agriculture Technologies and Considerations for State Legislatures
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Agriculture producers are continually seeking ways to improve farm yields and reduce inputs. However, as new technologies emerge, they bring about important regulatory questions. Join NCSL to learn about the latest advancements and innovations in agriculture, including autonomous and robotic equipment, biostimulants and livestock food additives, and get practical insights into how they’re being integrated into farming practices.
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EXPLOREing the Outdoors: How Governments are Using this $1.2 trillion Industry to Grow Local Economies
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Outdoor recreation is a major economic driver in all 50 states, creating jobs, building communities, and connecting people with the great outdoors. Join state and federal-level experts as we discuss what The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experience Act—the nation's first-ever outdoor recreation package—means.
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Heating Up: The Emergence of Geothermal Energy
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Reservoirs of hot water called geothermal resources exist below Earth’s surface. Geothermal has started to gain traction in the U.S. as both a source of energy and a source for heating and cooling. This webinar will highlight the different ways geothermal resources can be employed and the policies exploring their use.
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