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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

Issue Areas
OverviewAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentBanking, Insurance & Financial ServicesBudget & TaxCivil & Criminal JusticeEconomic Development, Gambling and TradeEducationEnergy
Environment & Natural ResourcesHealth (subportal)Human Services (subportal)ImmigrationLabor & EmploymentState-TribalTelecommunications & Information TechnologyTransportation
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Transportation

Transportation Committee Presentation at the 2011 Fall Forum

fall forum logoWeren't able to make it to the Transportation Committee sessions at this year's Fall Forum in Tampa, or want to review a session you attended? Check out presentation materials from sessions on PPPs, federal highway funding, infrastructure, freight and more. More

Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices

seniors bikingAs more and more baby boomers reach retirement, states are developing practical solutions to transportation and housing issues that help seniors remain in their homes as they age. More 

Transportation Coordination Quarterly Newsletter

busesThe newest issue of the Transportation Coordination Quarterly Newsletter, for third quarter 2011, is now available.  This newsletter highlights important state policy actions, new reports and other news concerning human service transportation coordination.  Please contact Jaime Rall at NCSL with story ideas or comments. More

NCSL and NHTSA Traffic Safety Legislative Tracking Database

stop lightThe National Conference of State Legislatures works in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bring you up to date, real time information about traffic safety bills that have been introduced in the fifty states and the District of Columbia. More 

NCSL-AASHTO Report on State Transportation Governance and Finance

picture of bookIn June, NCSL and the AASHTO Center for Excellence in Project Finance released a new report entitledTransportation Governance and Finance: A 50-State Review of State Legislatures and Departments of Transportation. This authoritative analysis offers an overview of key issues and detailed information for the states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. More

Transport Report Newsletter

multi-transportation Monthly newsletter from NCSL’s Transportation Committee and Programs. In the Nov. issue: federal news; kids on motorcycles; high-speed rail; truck iding restrictions; upcoming events at NCSL Fall Forum; and more. More

 

 

   

 

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