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Natural Gas Development
A new report on natural gas development and hydraulic fracturing looks at the role of state lawmakers in natural gas regulation, and summarizes state legislation on the issue. More
Immigration Bills Plummet
Though immigration continues to be a hot issue in state legislatures, the number of bills has dropped significantly, according to a new report from NCSL’s Immigrant Policy Project. More
2011 Transportation Legislation
State considered a wide range of transportation-related measures during the 2011 session as they tried to cope with lack of action at the federal level on long-term transportation funding. More
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Harnessing the Free Market to Improve Energy Efficiency: State Benchmarking and Disclosure Policies Webinar
 Commercial buildings compose nearly half of building energy use and roughly 20% of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. States can encourage building owners to improve the efficiency of their buildings by making energy performance visible through the use of benchmarking and disclosure policies. Join us for this free webinar on Tuesday, June 12th at 2pm EDT. More
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Energy Sessions at NCSL’s 2012 Summit
 NCSL's 2012 Summit will be taking place in Chicago, Illinois, August 6-9, 2012. The Energy Program’s sessions will address issues including modernizing electric systems, job creation and tapping into domestic resources. More
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Natural Gas Development and Hydraulic Fracturing: A Policymaker's Guide
 Recent technological advances have led to dramatic growth in natural gas development, with tremendous economic potential. This revised report summarizes state legislation that is being developed to ensure safe, responsible development of natural gas. Revised June 2012. 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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Transportation Energy for the Future: A Guide for State Policymakers
 Affordable and efficient transportation of people and goods are primary drivers for the nation’s economic growth. Since transportation uses nearly one-third of the energy consumed in the United States, ensuring availability of a reliable supply of transportation fuels is paramount to the long-term economic health of the nation. Read the full report, Transportation Energy for the Future: A Guide For State Policymakers here. 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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