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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
National Unemployment Drops in December
Unemployment fell to 8.5 percent in December 2011, according to figures released on
Jan. 6, 2012. That marks the lowest unemployment rate since March 2009. More
Addressing Hunger in America
State legislators are in a unique position to tackle hunger and increase access to healthy food. This new NCSL publication provides examples of innovative programs. More
Top 12 Legislative Issues for 2012
NCSL highlights some of the top issues that will dominate the legislative agenda in 2012. More
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| Overview | Agriculture & Rural Development | Banking, Insurance & Financial Services | Budget & Tax | Civil & Criminal Justice | Economic Development, Gambling and Trade | Education | Energy |
| Environment & Natural Resources | Health (subportal) | Human Services (subportal) | Immigration | Labor & Employment | State-Tribal | Telecommunications & Information Technology | Transportation |
State Computers: Tempting Target
 State computer systems hold a comprehensive collection of personal information about individuals, and they face nearly constant cyber attacks. In the face of these challenges, states have made notable progress in data security on several fronts. More
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NCSL Fall Forum
 The Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce (CFI) Committee met at the NCSL Fall Forum in Tampa, Forida, Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2011. The committee worked on policies and sponsored informational sessions on topics such as debt collection and Internet gaming. More
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Transforming Health Care with Technology 
High-speed connections and sophisticated new technologies make it possible to monitor, diagnose and treat patients remotely from across the country. With many states facing budget shortfalls, it is more important than ever to find solutions that improve health care quality and reduce cost burdens for states. A new LegisBrief, part of an NCSL project on HIT, explains. More
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The Transparency Effect
 Americans want to know what government is up to, and they want it to be easy to find. At least 34 states have passed legislation--often called Taxpayer Transparency Acts--requiring a centralized, searchable website that provides information to the public about state expenditures or state contracts. More
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E-Prescribing Webinar
 E-Prescribing reduces the risk of misread or illegible prescriptions, provides safety checks, and can identify lower-cost medications. NCSL and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) presented a webinar on November 16 to provide an overview of the current landscape of e-prescribing in the states. More
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Legislatures Using Social Media
 Blogs and social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube are becoming increasingly popular with legislators and legislative caucuses. These web pages track legislative caucuses' use of these tools, and provide links to social media policies and guidelines.
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