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Publisher: National Conference of State Legislatures America's Legislators Back to School Program 
 Program and promotional materials for the annual event held the third week in September that "gives elected officials in all 50 states the opportunity to meet personally with their young constituents and to answer questions, share ideas, listen to concerns and impart a greater understanding of the legislative processes necessary for developing effective public policy." From the National Conference of State Legislatures. http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?TabID=746&tabs=1116,88,407#1116 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, K-12 Education, Notable People: Government Last updated Aug 31, 2009 State Economic Stimulus Plans
This chart, from 2009, shows U.S. state-level stimulus plans proposed "in response to the current economic recession." The table includes a description of each stimulus plan (many for infrastructure improvements), and, where available the proposed spending amount. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). http://www.ncsl.org/IssuesResearch/BudgetTax/StateEconomicStimulusPlans/tabid/12579/Default.aspx Topics: Finance Last updated Sep 28, 2009 National Conference of State Legislatures
An extensive, searchable site containing legislative reports, current legislation, many state surveys, and current election information. Policy Issues looks at various topics of concern to the states, including agriculture, culture, health, criminal justice, economics, budget, and more. State Legislatures contains information on campaign reform, staff directories, legislative salaries, and more. Past news is archived (select More News... ) to July, 1999. http://www.ncsl.org/ Topics: Government, Government Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Electronic Surveillance Laws
Summary of state and federal laws for electronic surveillance, which "involves the traditional laws on wiretapping -- any interception of a telephone transmission by accessing the telephone signal itself -- and eavesdropping -- listening in on conversations without the consent of the parties." Features a chart showing state laws, and descriptions of the Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and other federal laws. From the National Conference of State Legislatures. http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/CIP/surveillance.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Dec 20, 2005 50 State Summary of Breastfeeding Laws
Summary and chart of state laws related to breastfeeding of infants, including those allowing women to breastfeed in public or private locations, exemptions of breastfeeding from public indecency laws, employment laws (such as allowance for breaks and breastfeeding areas in the workplace), exemptions from jury duty service, and more. Includes links to laws. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). http://www.ncsl.org/IssuesResearch/Health/BreastfeedingLaws/tabid/14389/Default.aspx Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Women's Health Last updated Jul 9, 2009 Ballot Measure Database
Database of state ballot measures, covering the current election and selected elections back to the early 1900s. Search by state, topic area, date, and election type (general, primary, or special). Entries include ballot number, title, status, and summary, when available. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). http://www.ncsl.org/LegislaturesElections/ElectionsCampaigns/BallotMeasuresDatabase/tabid/16580/Default.aspx Topics: Elections Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Center for Ethics in Government
Compilation of resources from this center that addresses "this most critical, fundamental and far-reaching problem facing government in America: the loss of public trust and confidence in representative democracy." Features an overview of ethics policy issues, an ethics and lobbying legislation database, publications, links to news stories on ethics, and more. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?TabID=746&tabs=1116,84,205#About Topics: Ethics Last updated Jun 3, 2009 State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Background and updates about the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which was "created by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, enacted Title XXI of the Social Security Act, ... [which helps] states insure low-income children who are ineligible for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance." Includes a SCHIP primer and many links to policy documents and other resources on SCHIP reauthorization. From the National Conference of State Legislatures. http://www.ncsl.org/IssuesResearch/Health/ChildrensHealthInsuranceProgramOverview/tabid/14510/Default.aspx Topics: Health, Health Costs & Insurance Last updated Sep 28, 2009 Green Incentives Table and State Environmental Taxes Table
This page features "two state tables pertaining to green issues: one that categorizes green tax incentives for clean energy and transportation, energy efficiency and environmental protection; and one that outlines state taxes for environmental risks posed by certain products and industrial processes" such as waste disposal and air emissions. Compiled in January 2009 by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). http://www.ncsl.org/programs/fiscal/GreenIncentivesandEnivronmentalTaxTables.htm Topics: Environment, Tax Filing Season Last updated Mar 9, 2009 |
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