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Week in Review, August 24

Aug 24

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

  • Consider civil commitment as a strategy to address opioid addiction. (USA Today, August 23, 2017)
  • Review the international role of the United States. (Congressional Research Service, August 17, 2017)
  • Read about public comments related to the preservation of public lands. (The Wilderness Society, August 2017)
  • Assess the cost of the Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017. (Congressional Budget Office, August 17, 2017)
  • Explore essays related to current challenges in education. (Brookings, August 3, 2017)

 

This entry was posted on August 24, 2017 at 3:15 PM and has received 588 views. Print this entry.

Week in Review, August 17

Aug 17

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

  • Examine crime and violence in public schools. (National Center on Education Statistics, July 2017)
  • See how long it takes to leave major American cities during rush hour. (The Washington Post, August 11, 2017)
  • Consider the Fifth Circuit's decision on the recent defamation case Block v. New York Times. (Texas Lawyer, August 16, 2017)
  • Read about the ACA's cost-sharing reductions. (Congressional Budget Office, August 2017)

This entry was posted on August 17, 2017 at 4:21 PM and has received 579 views. Print this entry.

Week in Review, August 10

Aug 10

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

  • Read about lead-contaminated water and how it affects children. (Health Affairs Blog, August 8, 2017)
  • Review policy options related to solar power. (National Conference of State Legislatures, August 7, 2017)
  • Consider whether the jobs gap that resulted from the Great Recession has closed. (Brookings, August 4, 2017)
  • Explore space weather. (NASA, accessed August 10, 2017)

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Week in Review, August 3

Aug 3

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Review an assessment of gang activity in Texas. (Texas Department of Public Safety, July 2017)
  • Read about bail in the context of federal criminal law. (Congressional Research Service, July 31, 2017)
  • See what's in your tap water. (Environmental Working Group, ©2017)
  • Examine Medicaid and Medicare coverage of telehealth services. (U.S. Government Accountability Office, July 20, 2017)

 

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Week in Review, July 27

Jul 27

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Consider the unexpected consequences of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on cities' panhandling laws. (Governing, July 25, 2017)
  • Examine the National Flood Insurance Program, up for renewal September 30, 2017. (Cato Institute, July 19, 2017)
  • Explore the political engagement of women since the presidential election. (Pew Research Center, July 20, 2017)
  • Compare results of the same keyword search across six legal research tools. (LLRX, July 20, 2017)
  • Review the many new types of data available to local governments for transportation and infrastructure planning. (Brookings, July 20, 2017)

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Week in Review, July 20

Jul 20

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Explore how chronic high-tide flooding may influence where people choose to live. (Union of Concerned Scientists, July 2017)
  • See how state lawmakers are accommodating sunscreen use in schools. (National Conference of State Legislatures, July 2017)
  • Examine state estimates of nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers. (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 13, 2017)
  • Consider the effects of a healthy lifestyle on life expectancy. (Health Affairs Blog, July 19, 2017)
  • Read about recent Cyclospora cases in Texas. (Texas Department of State Health Services, July 17, 2017)

 

 

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Week in Review, July 13

Jul 13

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Examine the role of shale gas and oil development in local communities. (Resources for the Future, updated June 23, 2017)
  • Consider how deregulation has affected rates in the retail electric market in Texas. (The Texas Tribune, July 11, 2017)
  • Read about the nuances of political geography in America. (University of New Hampshire, Summer 2017)
  • Review statistics related to crimes against people with disabilities. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, July 11, 2017)
  • Explore rankings of colleges based on their return on investment. (TIME, July 10, 2017)

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Week in Review, July 6

Jul 6

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Review health in America for 2016. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 2017)
  • Explore the papers and documents of the Founding Fathers. (National Historical Publications and Records Commission, accessed July 2017)
  • Consider how one city is trying to make water bills more affordable for low income residents. (Governing, July 5, 2017)
  • Find maps to the country's national parks. (National Park Maps, updated June 4, 2017)

 

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Week in Review, June 29

Jun 29

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Review analysis of the CBO report on the Better Care Reconciliation Act. (The Heritage Foundation, June 27, 2017)
  • Explore tax sources by state. (Pew Charitable Trusts, June 27, 2017)
  • See how Americans rate health care as a financial concern. (Gallup, June 23, 2017)
  • Read the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. (U.S. Department of State, June 2017)
  • Examine statistics related to large trucks and buses. (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, June 2017)

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Week in Review, June 22

Jun 22

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Explore air quality by state. (American Lung Association, ©2017)
  • Get answers to some of your civil legal questions. (American Bar Association, ©2017)
  • Read about defibrillators in the workplace. (National Public Radio, June 19, 2017)
  • Review motor fuel tax revenue by state. (Governing, accessed June 21, 2017)

 

This entry was posted on June 22, 2017 at 3:15 PM and has received 671 views. Print this entry.

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