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Health

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Supporting Direct Care Workers

Studies suggest that between 2018 and 2028, the direct care workforce will need to fill nearly 8.2 million job openings. State legislatures can play an important role in bolstering recruitment and retention efforts.

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State Efforts to Boost Access and Lower Costs

Lawmakers who disagree on other aspects of health policy often find common ground when it comes to prescription drugs. So where are state proposals on these issues landing for the 2022 session?

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NCSL COVID-19 DATABASE

State Action on COVID-19

Check out NCSL's new database that brings you up-to-date, real-time information about bills related to and responding to COVID-19 that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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COVID-19: State Health Actions

State legislators are rising to the challenge and pursuing various policy options to effectively respond to COVID-19. This webpage includes key health policy information relating to the pandemic, including legislative trends and state actions, federal action and additional resources.

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Overview