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Front & Center is NGA's weekly newsletter on Center projects and events, state best practices, federal policies affecting states, links to respected research, and quick analysis on hot topics.

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04/02/2009
States Increase Use of Educational Technology
04/02/2009
Kentucky Community Colleges to Aid Displaced Workers
04/02/2009
Colorado Grants Bring College Dropouts Back to School
04/02/2009
DOE Releases Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Guidance
04/02/2009
Report Examines Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
04/02/2009
Colorado Provides Low-Interest Loans for “Green” Schools
04/02/2009
Utah Provides Grants for Newly Constructed Homes
04/02/2009
California Launches E-Prescribing Initiative
04/02/2009
New York Offers Low-Income Drug Discount Card
04/02/2009
New Report Finds Very Low EHR Adoption across the United States
04/02/2009
HHS Report Highlights Need for Health Reform
04/02/2009
Report: Texas Residents Did Not Practice Lessons from Hurricane Rita
04/02/2009
Minnesota and Wisconsin to Share Services
04/02/2009
North Dakota Uses Drone to Survey Flood
04/02/2009
New York to End Rockefeller Drug Laws
04/02/2009
Utah Uses Stimulus Funds to Bolster R&D
04/02/2009
New Mexico Governor Repeals Death Penalty
04/02/2009
Forty-Seven States Have Implemented TANF Diversion Programs
03/26/2009
Pennsylvania Invests in Faculty Recruitment
03/26/2009
Charter Schools Show Mixed Results
03/26/2009
Colorado Funds School Repair Projects
03/26/2009
Governors Moving Forward on Transportation Stimulus Projects
03/26/2009
Hawaii Reaches Agreement on Island Wind Farms
03/26/2009
Major Clean Energy Sectors Expected to Grow
03/26/2009
New Report Examines Mental Health Electronic Records
03/26/2009
Wyoming Lays Groundwork for Telehealth
03/26/2009
Massachusetts Helps Parents Stop Smoking
03/26/2009
Indiana Enhances Drivers’ Licenses with Facial Recognition
03/26/2009
Wyoming’s Emergency Communications System Awarded Federal Spectrum
03/26/2009
Maryland Launches Plan to Strengthen State’s Global Economy 
03/26/2009
California to Bolster Green Workforce
03/19/2009
Maine Expands Laptop Program to High Schools, Parents
03/19/2009
Healthy Lifestyles Improve Education Outcomes in Texas
03/19/2009
Twelve States Boost Graduation Rates
03/19/2009
Report Offers Blueprint for Using Education Data
03/19/2009
DOE Releases Guidance on State Energy Program Funding
03/19/2009
Massachusetts to Convert Foreclosed Homes into Affordable Housing
03/19/2009
Connecticut’s Infrastructure Projects to be 25 Percent “Green”
03/19/2009
Wyoming Enacts Carbon Capture and Storage Laws
03/19/2009
Web Site Helps Homeowners Find Mortgage Help
03/19/2009
Arkansas to Create Statewide Trauma System
03/19/2009
Pennsylvania Posts Prescription Cost Information Online
03/19/2009
Maryland Redirects Medicaid Patients from Emergency Rooms to Primary Care
03/19/2009
Utah Begins Health Care Overhaul
03/19/2009
Florida Tracks Files with RFID System
03/19/2009
Virginia Releases Open Source High School Textbook
03/19/2009
NOAA, States Prepare for Flood Season
03/19/2009
State Share of Homeland Security Spending Dwarfs Feds, Report Finds
03/19/2009
Small Businesses Still Drive Job Growth, Report Finds
03/19/2009
Kentucky and Indiana Join to Expand MethCheck Program
03/19/2009
Michigan Provides Online Service Center for Business
03/12/2009
Indiana to Expand “New Tech” High Schools
03/12/2009
Delaware Unveils Education Reform Agenda
03/12/2009
Alabama Polls Students on Dropout Prevention
03/12/2009
Pennsylvania to Strengthen High School Graduation Requirements
03/12/2009
West Virginia Introduces New Energy Standards
03/12/2009
Public Transportation Ridership Reaches 52-Year High
03/12/2009
Michigan Partners with Denmark on Energy
03/12/2009
Report Examines RGGI Secondary Trading Market
03/12/2009
Oregon Launches Environmental Health Tracking System
03/12/2009
Arizona Initiates Addiction-Focused Anti-Smoking Campaign
03/12/2009
Report Highlights State Best Practices in Oral Health
03/12/2009
Vermont Launches Prescription Drug Monitoring
03/12/2009
Drug Cartel Violence Spreading into Border States
03/12/2009
Report: Broadband Key to Next-Generation Online Services
03/12/2009
Virginia to Issue New Driver’s Licenses
03/12/2009
Wisconsin Initiative to Prepare Workers for New Economy
03/12/2009
New York Helps Unemployed Travel to Find Work
03/12/2009
One in 50 U.S. Children is Homeless, Report Finds
03/12/2009
States Benchmark Investments in Innovation
03/05/2009
New Jersey Revises Graduation Requirements to Incorporate 21st Century Skills
03/05/2009
Report Finds Variance in State Accountability Systems
03/05/2009
New Mexico Develops Film and Media Curriculum
03/05/2009
Kansas Debuts Statewide Math-in-CTE Program
03/05/2009
Commission Recommends National Transition to VMT Tax
03/05/2009
New Hampshire Launches Foreclosure Help Website
03/05/2009
Maine Provides Weatherization Training Via Interactive Television
03/05/2009
Massachusetts Unveils Transportation Plan to Help Close Funding Gap
03/05/2009
California Homebuyers Eligible for State Tax Credit on New Homes
03/05/2009
Report Finds Young Adults Less Healthy Than Past
03/05/2009
Colorado Governor Proposes New Health Care Legislation for Uninsured
03/05/2009
Growth in Health Expenditures Expected to Outpace Economy 
03/05/2009
North Carolina Launches New Rating System for Adult Care Homes
03/05/2009
Survey Reveals State Homeland Security Challenges
03/05/2009
Report Examines State Communication Interoperability Plans
03/05/2009
Pennsylvania Creates Food Safety Council
03/05/2009
States Launch New Web Sites on Economic Stimulus Efforts
03/05/2009
Delaware Connects Farmers to Consumers
03/05/2009
One in 31 Americans under Corrections Supervision
03/05/2009
Ohio and Pennsylvania Create Workforce Region
03/05/2009
U.S. Loses Ground on International Competitiveness Measures
02/26/2009
Few States Factor Grad Rates into State Accountability
02/26/2009
Maryland Launches Teacher Survey
02/26/2009
Report Finds Late Graduates Fare Better than GED Recipients
02/26/2009
Kentucky Governor Creates Early Childhood Task Force
02/26/2009
Delaware Awards Grant for Electric Vehicle Production
02/26/2009
Report Outlines Vision for a 21st Century Infrastructure
02/26/2009
Washington State Creates Green Economy Framework
02/26/2009
Governors Take Action to Address Foreclosures
02/26/2009
Report Examines Children’s Coverage by Medicaid and SCHIP
02/26/2009
Study Outlines Options for Comprehensive Health Reform
02/26/2009
Arkansas Hikes Cigarette Tax to Expand Health Coverage
02/26/2009
New York’s Nutrition Program Boosts Farmers Markets
02/26/2009
Deadly Bacteria MRSA Spreading to Livestock Herds
02/26/2009
Military Utilizes Social Networking to Reach Public
02/26/2009
Chicago Links 911 Calls to Outdoor Security Cameras
02/26/2009
Missouri Releases Plan for Investing Stimulus Dollars
02/26/2009
States Continue to Ramp-Up Stimulus Oversight, Accountability
02/26/2009
Virginia Combines Job Training With GED Prep
02/26/2009
North Carolina Libraries to Help Job Seekers
02/19/2009
Report Projects State Budget Shortfalls in K-12 Education
02/19/2009
Online Toolkit Addresses the High School Dropout Crisis
02/19/2009
Tennessee’s Standards for Alternative Education Serve as Model
02/19/2009
California Utility Signs World’s Largest Agreement for 1,300 MW of Solar Thermal Power
02/19/2009
Colorado Governor Proposes Streamlined Mortgage Loan Modification Program
02/19/2009
Virginia Joins Climate Change Agreement with the UK
02/19/2009
Report Analyzes Hospital Experiences with Health IT
02/19/2009
More Insurers Offering Health Promotion Services
02/19/2009
Report Analyzes Options for Reforming Financing of Care for Dual Eligibles
02/19/2009
Guam Launches Web Site to Engage Public in Military Buildup
02/19/2009
DOJ Launches Auto Fraud and Theft Web Tool
02/19/2009
New Brief Addresses State Workforce Strategies During Pandemic
02/19/2009
States Gearing Up to Manage Stimulus Funds
02/19/2009
Maine Launches Adult Education Web Portal
02/19/2009
Governors Encourage Citizen Involvement in State Budget Process
02/12/2009
Advanced Placement Scores Rise for States, But Equity Gaps Remain
02/12/2009
Americans View Higher Education as Out-of-Reach, Survey Finds
02/12/2009
Connecticut Proposes a “Middle College” System Estimated to Save Millions
02/12/2009
Georgia Governor Introduces New Teacher Compensation Plan
02/12/2009
New York Pilots Urban Wind Technology
02/12/2009
Wisconsin Installs Biomass Boiler
02/12/2009
Report Recommends Improvements in State Energy Efficiency Loans
02/12/2009
South Dakota Governor Signs Health IT Executive Order
02/12/2009
Maryland Expands Access to Dental Benefits for Children
02/12/2009
Report Highlights State Health Reform Efforts Targeting Costs, Quality, Access
02/12/2009
Bacteria May Have Been Killer in 1918 Pandemic
02/12/2009
UC Berkeley Promotes Disaster Response Training
02/12/2009
Airlines Expanding Cell Phone Boarding Passes
02/12/2009
Hawai’i Food Safety Program Uses RFID
02/12/2009
Latinos Moving to “New Rural” Destinations
02/12/2009
Kansas Forms Stimulus Advisory Group
02/12/2009
Connecticut Sets the Stage for the Green Economy
02/12/2009
Maine Launches Web Site for Tracking Federal Stimulus
02/05/2009
New Study Reports Cost of Out-of-School Time Programs
02/05/2009
Pennsylvania Unveils Tuition Relief Plan
02/05/2009
Alabama Commission Recommends Redesign of Teaching Profession
02/05/2009
Ohio Governor Proposes Sweeping Education Plan
02/05/2009
Nevada Explores Public-Private Partnerships, Congestion Pricing, VMT Fees
02/05/2009
OPEC and Government-Owned Companies Dominate World Oil Supply
02/05/2009
Washington Proposes Green Jobs and Climate Change Legislation
02/05/2009
Mortgage Loan Modifications Falling Short, Report Finds
02/05/2009
New Mexico to Expand Use of Electronic Medical Records
02/05/2009
Study Finds More Americans Go Without Prescription Drugs
02/05/2009
Report Examines Trends in State Children’s Health Insurance Coverage
02/05/2009
Virginia Announces Agreement to Ban Smoking in Restaurants
02/05/2009
Universal Vaccine May Protect Against All Flu
02/05/2009
Kentucky Guard Plays Critical Role in Storm Recovery
02/05/2009
Houston Reviews Hurricane Ike Recovery Efforts
02/05/2009
New Jersey Creates Tool to Help Job Seekers
02/05/2009
Nevada Governor’s Commission Finds $600 Million in Cost Savings
02/05/2009
Alabama Increases Health Care Deductions for Small Businesses and Employees
01/29/2009
Changes Needed in Remedial Coursework at Community Colleges
01/29/2009
Report Shows Increasing Effectiveness of Direct Certification Free School Meals Programs
01/29/2009
Missouri Public Universities Freeze Tuition
01/29/2009
Report Identifies Why States Fail to Retain Effective New Teachers
01/29/2009
Connecticut to Help Navy Upgrade Sub Base
01/29/2009
Green Jobs Cabinet created in New Mexico
01/29/2009
Infrastructure Czar Appointed to Oversee Ohio’s Stimulus Funds 
01/29/2009
Hawaii Proposes Raised Fees to Modernize Highways
01/29/2009
Oklahoma Expands Small Business Health Program
01/29/2009
Texas Creates Loan Repayment Program for Medicaid Docs
01/29/2009
NGA Center Brief Highlights Small Business Coverage Initiatives
01/29/2009
Kentucky to Create Statewide Health Information Exchange
01/29/2009
Florida School District Allows Texting to Report Dangers
01/29/2009
Report: Investment in Research and Development Key to Economic Growth
01/29/2009
Report Highlights Lessons from Mumbai Attacks
01/29/2009
Rhode Island Transportation Department Joins Social Networking
01/29/2009
Oregon State Agencies to Connect Veterans to Benefits
01/29/2009
Wisconsin Creates Office of Recovery and Reinvestment
01/29/2009
New Jersey Creates Working Groups to Tackle Fiscal Stimulus, Jobs
01/29/2009
Maryland Expands Juvenile Justice Information Sharing Law
01/22/2009
Michigan Creates 10 Tuition-Free “Promise Zones”
01/22/2009
South Dakota to Implement Personal Learning Plans
01/22/2009
Report Highlights Growing Student Cost of Higher Education
01/22/2009
Education Department Releases Guide on Obtaining Charter School Facilities
01/22/2009
Connecticut to Cut State Fleet by 20 Percent
01/22/2009
EIA Projects that Consumption of Fossil Fuels Will Drop in 2009, Rebound in 2010
01/22/2009
Kansas Announces Key Points for State’s Energy Plan
01/22/2009
New York Announces Statewide Obesity Plan
01/22/2009
Smoking Rates Plunge in Iowa
01/22/2009
Online Tool Evaluates Health Care Reform Proposals
01/22/2009
Nebraska Reports Success from Workplace Wellness Programs
01/22/2009
HHS Report: States Half-Prepared for Pandemic
01/22/2009
Report Finds More Adults Using Social Networking Sites
01/22/2009
University to Develop Mobile Infrastructure Assessment Tool
01/22/2009
Washington Jobs Initiative Proposed
01/22/2009
Utah Examines Strategies to Prepare for 21st Century Workforce
01/22/2009
North Carolina Charts a New Innovation Framework
01/22/2009
Sector Training Can Benefit Workers More than Traditional Programs
01/15/2009
NGA Report Recommends Actions to Improve America’s High Schools
01/15/2009
Wisconsin to Bolster Arts and Creativity Education
01/15/2009
Report Highlights State Actions to Support English-Language Learners
01/15/2009
Minnesota Proposes Shared Services to Reduce Costs in Education
01/15/2009
NGA Center Report Highlights Transportation Funding and Financing Options
01/15/2009
Ohio Transportation Task Force Sets Future Priorities
01/15/2009
New Jersey Law Encourages Loan Modifications, Neighborhood Stabilization
01/15/2009
Poll Indicates Support for Infrastructure Spending
01/15/2009
Massachusetts Plan Targets Obesity
01/15/2009
Health Spending Grew at Lowest Rate Since 1998
01/15/2009
New Jersey Requiring Flu Vaccines for Pre-School and Child Care Centers
01/15/2009
Report Indicates Smoke-Free Laws Reduce Heart Attacks
01/15/2009
DHS Assesses Fusion Center Privacy Impact
01/15/2009
FEMA Launches New Public Outreach
01/15/2009
Report: Digital Infrastructure May Drive Economic Recovery
01/15/2009
States Create New Websites to Engage Public on Budget Issues
01/15/2009
New Data Show Teen Birthrates Rising
01/15/2009
Minnesota and Wisconsin Explore Shared State Services
01/15/2009
Massachusetts Proposes Linking Housing, Homelessness Agencies
01/15/2009
NGA Report Examines How Arts and Culture Stimulate State Economies
01/09/2009
Virginia Streamlines Workforce Programs
01/08/2009
New Jersey Joins Partnership for 21st Century Skills
01/08/2009
Tennessee Partners with Universities to Improve Math and Science Instruction
01/08/2009
Minnesota Unveils New Tool to Track Student Progress
01/08/2009
New York Launches Affordable Student Loan Program
01/08/2009
Eleven States Agree to Develop Low Carbon Fuel Standard
01/08/2009
Oregon Governor Proposes Transportation Plan
01/08/2009
Second Regional CO2 Emissions Auction Raises $106.5 Million
01/08/2009
Report Examines Consumers’ Energy Consumption Behavior
01/08/2009
Foundation Offers Competitive Grants to Combat Childhood Obesity
01/08/2009
Wyoming Reimburses Providers for Early Screening of Substance Use
01/08/2009
Missouri to Provide Mental Health Services to Veterans’ Families
01/08/2009
Massachusetts Sets Guidelines to Control Costs
01/08/2009
Report Identifies Deadly Flu Genes
01/08/2009
Natural Disaster Deaths Show Regional Differences
01/08/2009
NFL and University Partner in Sports Security Training
01/08/2009
Richmond, Virginia Police Use Software to Predict Crime
01/08/2009
New Report Examines Food Stamp Participation
01/08/2009
Kentucky E-Warrants Yield Success
01/08/2009
Probation and Parole Reforms Can be Cost-Effective, Report Finds
12/18/2008
New England States Partner on High School Reform
12/18/2008
California Commits Funds to Career Technical Education, Green Schools
12/18/2008
Report: Middle School Critical for College and Career Readiness
12/18/2008
Hawai’i Student Robotics Teams Advance to World Championship
12/18/2008
Massachusetts, Minnesota Fare Well on International Math and Science Tests
12/18/2008
Report Assesses Impact of LEED Standards
12/18/2008
New York Requires Large Retailers to Recycle Plastic Bags
12/18/2008
More than Half of Modified Mortgages Re-Default, Study Finds
12/18/2008
Maryland Designates “BRAC Zones” in Preparation for Mission Growth
12/18/2008
West Virginia to Expand Children’s Health Coverage
12/18/2008
South Dakota Adopts Technology to Help Diagnose Rare Diseases
12/18/2008
Report Finds American’s Health Fails to Improve For Fourth Year
12/18/2008
Forecasters Predict Above Average 2009 Hurricane Season
12/18/2008
Report Analyzes Proposed State Communications Projects
12/18/2008
Report Recommends Actions to Prevent Cyberattacks
12/18/2008
Universal Flu Vaccine Developed For Animals
12/18/2008
Maryland Establishes Immigrant Integration Council
12/18/2008
Report Examines Green Collar Workforce in Colorado
12/18/2008
Alabama Implements “Zero Meth” Campaign
12/18/2008
Rhode Island Launches Small Business Stimulus Package
12/11/2008
Massachusetts to Develop College and Career Web Portal
12/11/2008
Minnesota Offers Free GED Online Preparation Program
12/11/2008
North Carolina Survey Links Student Performance, Teacher Working Conditions
12/11/2008
States Lag Other Nations in Higher Education, Report Finds
12/11/2008
NGA Center Report Examines Clean Up of America’s Nuclear Weapons Complex
12/11/2008
Web-Based Tool Aids Land-Use Planning in Maryland
12/11/2008
Massachusetts Challenges Business to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
12/11/2008
New Partners Join Michigan’s Centers of Energy Excellence
12/11/2008
Louisiana Unveils Health Care Initiative
12/11/2008
Pennsylvania Web Site Offers Unique Anti-Smoking Tools
12/11/2008
Small Business Owners Want Health Care Reform, Survey Finds
12/11/2008
Illinois Preparedness Guide Addresses Seniors and Special Needs
12/11/2008
New Study Predicts Major Damage for Earthquakes in Central U.S.
12/11/2008
Report Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity and Coordination
12/11/2008
Colorado Governor Offers Finance Forums to Help Businesses
12/11/2008
Connecticut Loan Repayments Help Bring Health Care Providers to Underserved Areas
12/11/2008
What States Should Know About the Low-Skill Labor Market
12/04/2008
Low-Income and Minority Students Often Taught by Out-of-Field Teachers
12/04/2008
Maine Astrobiology Program to Boost Interest in Science
12/04/2008
South Carolina Launches Education Podcasts
12/04/2008
States Make Gains in Building Longitudinal Data Systems
12/04/2008
Big Sky Partnership Receives $66.9 Million for Carbon Sequestration
12/04/2008
Gas Prices Continue 10-Week Drop; Ethanol Profits Squeezed
12/04/2008
Hawaii to Install Ocean Thermal Energy Pilot Plant
12/04/2008
Kentucky Launches Comprehensive Energy Plan
12/04/2008
Connecticut Loan Repayment Program Targets Underserved Areas
12/04/2008
Health Plan Deductible Levels Doubled in 2008
12/04/2008
Medicaid Enrollment on the Rise
12/04/2008
New Hampshire Offers Free Screening for Lung Condition
12/04/2008
DHS Releases Rail Security Standards
12/04/2008
Georgia Web Site Addresses Disasters and Mental Health
12/04/2008
U.S. Northern Command Expands Homeland Security Operations
12/04/2008
Alabama Governor Unveils Tool to Help Returning Troops Deal with Stress
12/04/2008
Annual Report Ranks States in New Economy
12/04/2008
Illinois Introduces Workforce Development Portal
12/04/2008
Medical Panel Issues Interim Findings on Stun Gun Safety
04/16/2008
Kansas Creates P-20 Council
04/16/2008
Study Identifies Barriers to College Enrollment
04/16/2008
Indiana Governor Calls for Community College Guarantee
04/16/2008
Florida Governor Plans to Make Health Insurance More Affordable
04/16/2008
New York Increases Cigarette Tax
04/16/2008
Key Progress and Challenges Found in State AIDS Drug Programs
04/16/2008
NGA Center Launches Wellness Website
04/16/2008
White Paper Offers Modern Homeland Security Strategy
04/16/2008
Kansas Law Addresses Cyberbullying
04/16/2008
National Cyber Security Initiative Aims to Strengthen Network Infrastructure
04/16/2008
Homeland Security: News from the States
04/16/2008
New York Governor Announces Economic Development Fund
04/16/2008
Report Analyzes Programs to Promote Jobs for People with Disabilities
04/16/2008
Virginia Strengthens Child Welfare Services
04/16/2008
Washington Creates State Earned Income Tax Credit
04/16/2008
Iowa Approves $25 million for Energy Projects
04/16/2008
New York Governor Outlines Steps to Meet Growing Energy Demands
04/16/2008
Rhode Island Requests Bids for Offshore Wind Farm
04/16/2008
CBO Examines Foreclosure Avoidance Policies
04/03/2008
New Report Compiles Findings from Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives
03/13/2008
HHS Report Finds Quality Improvement Slowing
01/23/2008
Connecticut Announces Online Certification in Early Childhood Education
03/02/2005
Report Examines High School Dropouts
   
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