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
Updated August 12, 2024 Reducing Foodborne Risks Protecting public health and mitigating economic impacts from foodborne illnesses are major concerns for states. Annually, millions of Americans suffer from foodborne diseases, highlighting the need for comprehensive food safety regulations. Environment and Natural Resources Health
Updated July 08, 2024 Plugged In | July 2024 July 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 June 11, 2024 Plugged In | June 2024 May 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 May 06, 2024 Plugged In | May 2024 May 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 April 08, 2024 Plugged In | April 2024 April 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 Transportation
Updated March 06, 2024 Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Plan The Supreme Court will consider whether to limit an effort by the Environmental Protection Agency to curtail air pollution that drifts across state lines. Energy Environment and Natural Resources State-Federal State Legislatures News
Updated March 04, 2024 Plugged In | March 2024 March 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