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2012 Sexting Legislation
In 2012, at least 10 states so far are considering bills or resolutions aimed at "sexting"—the practice of sending sexually explicit photos of children by cell phone. More
Regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils
This new NCSL report looks at regional coordinating council approaches and how regional coordination is complementary to state efforts. More
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| Environment & Natural Resources | Health (subportal) | Human Services (subportal) | Immigration | Labor & Employment | State-Tribal | Telecommunications & Information Technology | Transportation |
Natural Gas Vehicles: Technologies, Policies and Success Stories Webinar
 Many see natural gas as an attractive, clean transportation fuel. It is cost-effective, domestically produced and NGVs emit up to 30 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than comparable gas or diesel vehicles. Join this webinar on Thursday, February 2nd at 3:00 PM EST to learn the basics of NGV technology and discover what policymakers are doing to promote natural gas vehicles in their own states. More
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2011 Renewable Energy Legislation
 In the 2011 legislative sessions, states introduced nearly 1,000 bills addressing renewable energy - more than 140 were enacted. Renewable energy bill issues included financial incentives for renewable energy projects, renewable portfolio standards, project siting and land-use, ownership rights, net metering, and state energy plans that focus on renewable energy projects. More
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Transportation Funding, Natural Gas and Environmental Regulations Webinar
 States are facing a transportation funding crisis. Legislators continue to seek solutions to an aging infrastructure and growing demand, while gas tax revenues decline and the future of federal funding for roads, transit and airports remain uncertain. This webinar addresses some of those issues. More
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Publications, Meetings, News and More
 NCSL tracks a wide range of energy-related issues. On this page you will find energy publications, legislative summaries, meeting presentations, upcoming events and news. More
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Copper Theft Can Cause Major Electric Outages and Impact Ratepayers
 Metals are in increasingly high demand. Thieves strip wiring and piping from utility properties and electrical infrastructure, resulting in power disruptions and revenue losses which impact ratepayers. State legislative efforts to make penalties stricter and record-keeping more transparent can deter metal theft. More
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Energy Bill Tracking
 The NCSL Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database features bills relating to climate change, energy efficiency, energy security, financing energy projects, fossil energy, green jobs, renewable energy and alternative transportation fuels. More
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