Posted November 28, 2023 Shifting Gears to Find a Gas Tax Alternative and Fight Impaired Driving The transportation issues states will focus on in 2024 include replacing falling gas tax revenue, charging for the use of EV charging stations and toughening penalties for impaired driving. State Legislatures News, Policy, Transportation
Posted November 28, 2023 States Are Fiscally Strong, Though Slower Growth May Loom Ahead Forecast ’24: In 2024 legislative sessions, fiscal policymakers will keep a watchful eye on inflation, while lowering taxes and sorting out the tax implications of remote work. State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal
Posted November 28, 2023 Racing to Keep Up: Consumer Data Privacy and AI Advancements Legislatures in 2024 will continue their efforts to protect consumer privacy and expand access to high-speed internet, all while keeping an eye on rapid developments in artificial intelligence. State Legislatures News, Policy, Financial Services, Technology and Communication
Posted November 28, 2023 Mitigate and Adapt: Fortifying Infrastructure, Regulating Lingering Chemicals In 2024, state legislatures will continue efforts to harden infrastructure against the risks of natural disasters, regulate “forever chemicals” and protect the nation’s wetlands. State Legislatures News, Policy, Environment and Natural Resources
Posted November 28, 2023 States Lose the Carbon and Work on Cleaner, On-Demand Energy Habits In 2024, legislatures will continue efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while boosting the reliability and resilience of the electric grid with cleaner energy resources. State Legislatures News, Policy, Energy, Transportation
Posted November 28, 2023 Help Wanted! States Get Down to Business of Filling Vacant Jobs To recruit and retain workers, lawmakers in 2024 legislative sessions will drop degree requirements for some positions, promote non-degree and credential programs, and improve benefits, among other policy options. State Legislatures News, Policy, Labor and Employment