Updated January 11, 2023 State and Tribal Government Working Group This document describes the State and Tribal Government Working Group (STGWG), which is made up of states and tribes that host or are affected by U.S. Department of Energy sites. Energy Environment and Natural Resources
Updated January 11, 2023 Nuclear Legislative Working Group The mission of NCSL’s Nuclear Legislative Working Group (NLWG) is to provide legislative members with the opportunity to learn about the cleanup of federal nuclear weapons production and research facilities, the transportation and storage of radioactive wastes, and nuclear energy issues that affect our nation and states. Energy Environment and Natural Resources
Updated December 12, 2022 2019-2020 State Legislative Report on Natural Disasters This report discusses state legislative trends in broad emergency management reform, finance and appropriations, and infrastructure. Environment and Natural Resources Graphic Map
Updated December 12, 2022 Electronic Waste Recycling State legislation that addresses electronic waste recycling. Used electronics make up a relatively small percentage of the overall waste stream, but their disposal is a source of concern. Environment and Natural Resources Map Table
Updated December 12, 2022 Flood Mitigation Since 1996, 98 percent of counties in the U.S. have been impacted by a flood. This report details forms of flood mitigation and a case study with legislative examples. Environment and Natural Resources Map Table
Updated December 12, 2022 Fighting Food Waste Lawmakers are working to find solutions as 40% of food in the United States goes to waste and 49.1 million Americans currently face food insecurity. Environment and Natural Resources Table
Updated December 12, 2022 Recycling and Waste Reduction State Legislation Database This database provides up-to-date information on enacted state legislation related to recycling and waste reduction. Environment and Natural Resources Database
Updated December 07, 2022 Hottest Policy Topics for 2023? It’s All About the Workforce The struggle to employ workers tops the list of concerns state lawmakers will focus on in 2023 legislative sessions, according to NCSL CEO Tim Storey. Civil and Criminal Justice Education Environment and Natural Resources Fiscal Health Labor and Employment State Legislatures News
Updated November 23, 2022 State Policy Options for Small and Rural Water Systems States have considered a range of strategies to address the needs and water quality concerns associated with small water systems, including implementing mechanisms for building system capacity, tracking data and evaluating approaches for enhancing water system partnerships. Environment and Natural Resources
Updated November 23, 2022 State Water Governance: Approaches from Six Western States State water governance comprises the policies and laws that impact water users, the economy, public health and the environment and intersects with federal, tribal, local, regional and international governments. Environment and Natural Resources
Updated November 22, 2022 State Policy Options for Green Infrastructure Minimizing the impacts of extreme weather events is a top priority for states. Data on the benefits of natural hazard mitigation can inform states when investing in nature-based Environment and Natural Resources
Updated November 18, 2022 State Funding for Outdoor Recreation States have employed a variety of mechanisms in recent years to fund outdoor recreation projects and programs. These measures, together with significant federal resources, can help states tap into this fast-growing sector of the economy. Environment and Natural Resources