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Week in Review, February 9th

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.

  • Review the Texas Emerging Technology Fund's annual report. (Office of the Governor, Texas Emerging Technology Fund, January 2012)
  • Consider the cost of prisons to taxpayers in Texas. (Vera Institute of Justice, January 2012)
  • See how employment-based health benefits are changing. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 27, 2012)
  • Compare state-by-state differences in child well-being. (Foundation for Child Development, January 2012)
  • Read about local planning and preparedness for nuclear and radiological events. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, January 2012) 
  • Get a brief overview on right-to-work law and a map of which states are right-to-work states. (Wall Street Journal Law Blog, January 25, 2012)
  • Don't forget about pets in underserved communities. (Humane Society of the United States, Janauary 27, 2012)
  • Check out the economic impact of the Texas restaurant industry. (National Restaurant Association, 2012)