Updated November 11, 2024 Forecast ’25 Special Report From education to the environment, from elections to energy, the stories in this State Legislatures News special report offer insights from NCSL experts on what lies ahead for state lawmakers in 2025. Civil and Criminal Justice Education Elections Energy Environment and Natural Resources Fiscal Health Human Services Labor and Employment Military and Veterans Affairs Technology Transportation State Legislatures News
Updated December 02, 2024 State-Federal Legislative Forecast 2025: Key Issues and Trends From fiscal challenges to tech innovations and workforce dynamics, the legislative issues dominating state discussions are also setting the stage for federal priorities. As 2025 approaches, these topics will likely shape the national agenda. Forecast ’25 Elections Energy Environment and Natural Resources Fiscal Immigration Labor and Employment NCSL Foundation State-Federal Technology State Legislatures News
Updated November 20, 2024 Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | State Legislation and Federal Action This page reviews per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) what they are, where they are found, and information on federal and state efforts to regulate. Environment and Natural Resources
Updated November 17, 2024 Wildfire, Utilities and Mitigation Plans | OAS Episode 223 Massive wildfires in the US. have caused widespread damage in recent decades. On this episode we’re joined by a utility executive and a state legislator to discuss the value of wildfire mitigation plans and how legislators can use them to better understand the steps utilities are taking to reduce the risk of wildfires. Environment and Natural Resources Podcast
Updated November 11, 2024 Disaster Risks and PFAS Remediation Will Shape Environmental Policy Legislative hot topics in environmental policy for 2025 include natural disaster mitigation and resilience, PFAS remediation and limits on foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land. Forecast ’25 Environment and Natural Resources State Legislatures News
Updated November 08, 2024 Soil Health Active soil health practices can be another tool for states looking to mitigate the impacts of drought and other climate conditions, and bolster food supply systems. Agriculture and Rural Development Environment and Natural Resources Table
Updated September 20, 2024 Rising Catastrophe Risks: A Look at State Insurance Policy and Market Dynamics States struggle with the financial strain caused by the growing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, which tax public resources and challenge the insurance sector’s ability to manage escalating risks. Environment and Natural Resources Fiscal State Legislatures News
Updated August 28, 2024 Peril in the Pipes: Protecting the Public From Lead Exposure Lead was widely used during the 20th century in the United States. Because lead has proven to be extremely harmful to human health, states have enacted legislation to prevent lead poisoning. Environment and Natural Resources Health
Updated August 27, 2024 Plugged In | September 2024 September edition of the Plugged In Newsletter, NCSL’s monthly energy newsletter highlighting key state and federal developments affecting energy policies. Energy Environment and Natural Resources
Updated August 16, 2024 Plugged In | August 2024 August edition of the Plugged In Newsletter, NCSL’s monthly energy newsletter highlighting key state and federal developments affecting energy policies. Energy Environment and Natural Resources
Updated August 14, 2024 Food Safety This page describes the food safety code, its implications for public health and what version(s) of FDA Model Food Code are adopted by each state. Environment and Natural Resources Health Map
Updated August 13, 2024 State of Play | Disaster Resilience Is a State-Federal Balancing Act With the frequency and severity of natural disasters on the rise, states seek federal recovery aid that’s easier to apply for and spend. In this episode of “State of Play,” Washington Rep. Cindy Ryu (D) and Hawaii Rep. Lauren Matsumoto (R) discuss ways the federal government could help states recover from disasters after they strike and mitigate the threats they pose in the future. Environment and Natural Resources State Legislatures News