NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

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Student Loan Forgiveness in Focus [Part 1]

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Student Loan Forgiveness in Focus [Part 1]

Federal Income-Driven Repayment Plans and State Student Loan Legislation

Moderator: Austin Reid, senior legislative director, NCSL. Panelists: Phil Oliff, director, Student Loan Research Project, Pew Charitable Trusts, Regan Fitzgerald, manager, Project on Student Borrower Success, Pew Charitable Trusts and Andrew Smalley, policy associate, NCSL.

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Protective Factors and Their Role in Child Welfare, Early Childhood and Youth Homelessness

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Protective Factors and Their Role in Child Welfare, Early Childhood and Youth Homelessness

This 90-minute webinar will build on sessions from the Seattle convening, diving deeper into child and youth protective factors. Attendees will learn from and engage with presenters on the Strengthening Families and Youth Thrive frameworks and policy options to aligned with this research. Both frameworks are evidence-informed approaches to increase child and youth well-being and reduce the likelihood of adverse experiences and outcomes. Following the presentation, you will have opportunities to discuss the content with other fellows and NCSL staff. Presenters: Francie Zimmerman, senior associate, Center for the Study of Social Policy and Michael Lutton, intern, Center for the Study of Social Policy.

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Energy

Energy Security: Planning for Every Threat

Energy systems in the U.S. are adapting to new operating paradigms as technological shifts open up new threat vectors and changing weather patterns unleash more destructive storms. Learn about the vital role federal and state governments play to help ensure these systems are insulated from the worst of these threats and prepared to respond when emergencies arise. Speakers include Senator Reuven Carlyle (D-Wash.), Kimberly Denbrow, American Gas Association, and Kate Marks, Department of Energy.

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Energy You Can Count On: State and Federal Efforts to Enhance Energy Resilience

Examine the key risks and challenges to ensuring energy resiliency, explore how utilities and grid operators are working to enhance system resilience, and learn about state options for creating a more resilient energy grid. Speakers include Aram Benyamin, Colorado Springs Utilities, Peter Larsen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Darlene Phillips, PJM Interconnection.

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The Role of State Legislatures in the Evolving Energy Sector

The energy sector is rapidly changing—from the growth in natural gas and clean energy to the evolving electricity market structures and the expansion of distributed energy resources (such as rooftop solar and energy storage). In addition, threats from natural disasters, cyberattacks and other events highlight the importance state legislatures play to support and protect critical energy infrastructure. Learn about the key energy issues before state legislatures. Speakers include Daniel Shea, NCSL.

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Building the 21st-Century Energy Workforce

Discover workforce challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector and how policymakers can support and train skilled workers to fill these vital positions. Speakers include Sandy Fazeli, National Association of State Energy Officials, Senator Eric Koch (R-Ind.) and Michael Makarski, Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative.

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Energy Equity and Affordability: State Policy Action

Learn how energy efficiency policies can create energy affordability and equity solutions for income-stressed individuals and underserved communities. Speakers include Lauren Ross, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) and Tammy Agard, EEtility.

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