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Governing With the Brain in Mind—Brain Rules for Lawmakers

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Governing With the Brain in Mind—Brain Rules for Lawmakers

Molecular biologist John Medina, author of the bestseller “Brain Rules,” collaborated with NCSL on a series of three-minute videos exclusively for NCSL members.

“Governing With the Brain in Mind—Brain Rules for Lawmakers” provides insights about leadership, power, stress, humility and more—all through a state legislative lens.

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Examining Policies’ Effects on Public Health

Decisions made in sectors outside of public health and health care—education, housing and employment, for example—can directly affect the factors that shape people’s health. Some jurisdictions use tools such as a “health notes,” health impact reviews and demographic notes to examine the potential health and equity implications of proposed legislation and policies in a range of sectors. This webinar will discuss how health notes were developed and the content they include. Respondents will also have a chance to highlight how they have used health analyses in their legislatures.

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State Budget and Tax Overview

State budgets are central to the administration of state government. They allocate resources and prioritize state policies. However, budgeting is very complex, and practices vary across the country. So does the role of taxes. Enjoy a high-level overview of state budget and revenue systems. Speakers are Jackson Brainerd, Erlinda Doherty, and Erica MacKellar, NCSL.

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Inside the United States Code

Learn about the functions of the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives, including editing and updating the United States Code, positive law codification and some pro tips for using the United States Code online.

Speakers include Ralph Seep and Rob Sukol, Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives.

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Cancer Disparities Facing Asian American Communities

Certain cancers disproportionately affect Asian Americans but some of these high rates can be seen only through disaggregated data. Asian Americans are the first racial group in the country to experience cancer as the leading cause of death. This webinar will highlight the data related to cancer in Asian American communities and strategies to combat high cancer rates. Moderator: Representative Ryan Yamane, Hawaii, NAPACSL Health, Human Services and Housing Co-Chair. Speakers: Moon S. Chen, Jr., M.P.H., Ph.D., Professor & Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagement, University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Ranked Choice Voting: Does it live up to the hype?

Ranked Choice Voting is having a moment. Adopted recently in New York City, Alaska and Maine, the system’s advocates promise it will bring many benefits to politics like less polarization and more positive campaigning. But does RCV do what advocates say it does? Tune in to this webinar to learn more about a new report from NCSL answering these and other burning questions on the topic. Be sure to bring your own questions too! Moderator: Amanda Zoch, project manager, Elections & Redistricting, NCSL. Speakers: Ben Williams, program principal, Elections & Redistricting, NCSL

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