In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Review how child tax credits have affected household incomes of eligible families with children. (Tax Policy Center, November 4, 2021)
• Consider how personal income has changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pew Charitable Trusts, November 15, 2021)
• Read about how coffee and tea consumption affects risk of stroke or dementia. (PLOS Medicine, November 16, 2021)
• Keep your pets safe on Thanksgiving and around other holidays. (American Veterinary Medical Association, ©2020)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• See what is in tap water by zip code. (Environmental Working Group, updated for 2021)
• Read about public opinion on funding for police. (Pew Research Center, October 26, 2021)
• Explore aspects of federal federal firearms law. (Congressional Research Service, November 3, 2021)
• Consider an analysis of America's military strength. (Heritage Foundation, October 20, 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• See where Texas lands on the list of which states have the worst drivers in the nation. (SmartAsset, June 23, 2021)
• Read about a recent proposed rule from the FDA that would establish a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration, October 19, 2021)
• Find out which weather and climate disasters of 2021 have topped $1 billion in losses in the U.S. (National Centers for Environmental Information, updated October 8, 2021)
• Track construction and traffic updates for I-35 through the Austin area. (Texas Department of Transportation, ©2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Read about differences in symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu. (John Hopkins Medicine, updated September 28, 2021)
• Review monthly border security reports. (Texas Department of Public Safety, accessed October 13, 2021)
• Explore major recurring reports from the Congressional Budget Office. (Congressional Budget Office, accessed October 13, 2021)
• Consider the benefits and drawbacks of daily low-dose aspirin use for lowering the risk of a first heart attack or stroke. (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, October 12, 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Read a recent report related to disproportionality and disparities in child removals carried out by child protective services. (Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, October 1, 2021)
• Track mail delays by zip code. (The Washington Post, updated September 30, 2021)
• Review a proposed rule related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (Federal Register, September 28, 2021)
• Explore a mapping tool that predicts where lead pipes are most likely to be. (Fast Company, October 4, 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Read about economic aspects of child care and early education. (U.S. Department of the Treasury, September 2021)
• Consider wage growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pew Research Center, September 7, 2021)
• Find health care providers in your area. (U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, accessed September 23, 2021)
• Explore life expectancy estimates in the U.S. for 2020. (National Center for Health Statistics, July 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Read about drought monitoring, policies, and research in the U.S. (Congressional Research Service, September 16, 2021)
• Track obesity prevalence via maps. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September 15, 2021)
• Consider how likely people are to access news through social media. (Pew Research Center, September 20, 2021)
• Explore how public transportation may affect health equity. (Health Affairs Health Policy Brief, July 2021)
• Review new guidance related to applying for Coronavirus Capital Project Fund payments. (U.S. Department of the Treasury, September 20, 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Explore information about uninsured children by state. (Center for Children & Families (CCF), ©2021)
• Consider statistics that illustrate the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. (The Heritage Foundation, August 12, 2021)
• Find out how to hide your house on online mapping services such as Google Maps. (Lifehacker, September 2, 2021)
• See when is the best time to view fall foliage in different parts of the country. (SmokyMountains.com, accessed September 15, 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

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In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Explore the affordable housing gallery by region of the state. (Texas Department of Housing & Community Development, accessed September 8, 2021)
• Read about improving access to monoclonal antibody therapy. (Health Affairs blog, September 7, 2021)
• Find resources related to preparing, planning for, and managing natural disasters. (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, August 31, 2021)
• Consider the role of solar energy in the nation's power grids. (U.S. Department of Energy, September 8, 2021)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on September 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 610 views. Print this entry.