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Current Articles & Research Resources, November 10, 2022

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

  • View election results for the November 8, 2022 midterm election. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed November 9, 2022)
  • Explore aspects of online consumer data collection. (Congressional Research Service, October 31, 2022)
  • Review the U.S.'s most recent national defense strategy. (U.S. Department of Defense, October 27, 2022)
  • Track TxDOT projects by location. (Texas Department of Transportation, accessed November 9, 2022)
  • Consider the stability of the U.S. financial system. (Federal Reserve Board, November 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, November 3, 2022

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

  • Review daylight saving time legislation by state. (National Conference of State Legislatures, October 20, 2022)
  • Consider possible improvements to rural Texas roadways. (TRIP, a National Transportation Research Nonprofit, September 2022)
  • Read about increasing threats to and harassment of local officials. (Princeton University, October 20, 2022)
  • Explore the Texas Historic Sites Atlas. (Texas Historical Commission, accessed November 2, 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 27, 2022

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

  • See whether you are registered to vote. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed October 26, 2022)
  • Consider the level of stress Americans are experiencing. (American Psychological Association, October 2022)
  • Explore how Democrats and Republicans differ over what their children should learn in school. (Pew Research Center, October 26, 2022)
  • Read about how rural roads are disproportionately dangerous compared to urban roads. (Governors Highway Safety Association, September 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 20, 2022

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

  • Read about cybersecurity for the U.S. electricity grid. (U.S. Government Accountability Office, October 12, 2022)
  • Explore the roles of women in corporate America. (LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company, 2022)
  • Consider how the U.S. Supreme Court may treat social media platform liability. (Brookings, October 10, 2022)
  • Review your pet's emergency preparedness checklist. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accessed October 19, 2022)
  • Examine partisan differences in America's trust of mass media. (Gallup, October 18, 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 13, 2022

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

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 6, 2022

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

  • Read about what could happen if or when the Social Security trust funds are depleted. (Congressional Research Service, updated September 28, 2022)
  • Consider how virtual private networks could protect your online data. (Wired, updated September 2022)
  • Note that the U.S. Supreme Court's practice of providing a live audio feed to oral arguments will continue. (Supreme Court of the United States, September 28, 2022)
  • Find a list of 5-year national electric vehicle infrastructure funding by state. (Federal Highway Administration, September 13, 2022)
  • Explore the role of hydrocarbons in energy costs and energy security. (Manhattan Institute, August 30, 2022)
  • Examine U.S. maps of obesity prevalence in each state by race and ethnicity. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, September 27, 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 29, 2022

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

  • Explore the domestic migration of older Americans in recent years. (U.S. Census Bureau, September 22, 2022)
  • Consider how lower tax burdens are drawing entrepreneurs to Texas and Florida. (Cato Institute, September 25, 2022)
  • Review a proposed rule that strengthens protections for consumers by requiring airlines to disclose certain fees. (U.S. Department of Transportation, September 26, 2022)
  • Find a list of alternative fuel corridors on interstates, U.S. routes, and state highways by state. (Federal Highway Administration, updated July 5, 2022)
  • Read about flood priority research projects. (Texas Water Development Board, accessed September 28, 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 22, 2022

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

  • Consider how Americans consume news media across various platforms. (Pew Research Center, September 20, 2022)
  • Explore environmental and health hazards by census tract. (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, page last reviewed: August 10, 2022)
  • Read about recent developments in voter registration policies. (Congressional Research Service, updated September 19, 2022)
  • Review information about social media challenges involving over-the-counter and prescription medications. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration, September 15, 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 15, 2022

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

  • Explore the relaunch of the Civil Rights Digital Library. (Digital Library of Georgia, September 9, 2022)
  • Search a free case law database for decisions from federal courts and state appellate courts. (Free Law Project, September 12, 2022)
  • Find safety rest areas along Texas highways. (Texas Department of Transportation, © 2022)
  • Review storm resources, including an electric outages map. (Public Utility Commission of Texas, © 2022)

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 8, 2022

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

  • Consider how much income seniors need to live independently. (University of Massachusetts Boston, ©2021)
  • Find resources on how to report and prevent illegal dumping. (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, July 13, 2022)
  • Read about occupational licensing for immigrants. (Council of State Governments, September 7, 2022)
  • Explore campaign finance disclosure requirements by state. (National Conference of State Legislatures, July 5, 2022)

 

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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