Users can search legislation related to energy and the environment. Topics include, but are not limited to: air quality, environmental justice, green jobs, alternative energy, and state energy policy. Background The Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database is maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This database allows users to track energy and environment legislation. Topics include, but are not limited to: air quality, environmental justice, green jobs, alternative…
Background Users can access data about environmental exposures including but not limited to air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, toxins, and radiation. The Envirofacts database is maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Users can access several EPA databases and learn about exposures in specific areas. Additionally, users can generate maps of environmental information. Data Notes Users can search for data in several ways. Users can use the quick…
Users can download data regarding the socioeconomic, environmental and behavioral predictors of asthma control. Background The National Asthma Survey (NAS) is a joint effort between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and is sponsored by the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). The National Asthma Survey examines the health, socioeconomic, environmental, and behavioral predictors of asthma control. This survey explores the…
Users can view summary reports and interact with the databset to obtain information regarding registered nonprofit organizations on a state and national level. Topics include: registered nonprofit organizations, public charities, and private foundations in the United States and per state. Background The National Center for Charitable Statistics, managed by the Urban Institute, provides data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. Topics include registered nonprofit organizations, public charities and…
Users can search and download state legislation for issues related to criminal justice, education, employment policy, immigrant policy, transportation, health care access, and public health. Background The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) maintains legislative tracking databases regarding public health issues such as criminal justice, education, employment policy, immigrant policy, transportation, health care access, and public health. Database Capabilities Users can search tracking databases for relevant legislation by year, topic,…
Background Users can view and download publications regarding public policy recommendations. Topics include: education; environment, energy, and natural resources; health; homeland security and technology; and social, economic, and workforce programs. The National Center for Best Practices of the National Governor’s Association evaluates public policy innovations implemented by states to form recommendations for public policy. The Center produces publications pertaining to education; environment, energy, and natural resources; health; homeland security and…
Users can download reports, data tables and data sets to gain information regarding Americans’ nutrition and health statuses. Background The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is part of the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is an annual survey that reports on Americans’ nutrition and health statuses and uses that information to determine prevalence estimates and understand health trends.…
Background Users can download data and reports regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Users can also interact with maps to view population trends over time. The Pew Hispanic Center website contains reports and datasets regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Topics include, but are not limited to: home ownership, elections, criminal justice system, and education. Data Notes Users can view and download reports. Users…
Users can search legislation regarding Native American issues. Topics include: cooperative agreements, economic development, education, health and human services, and discrimination. Background The State Legislation Database on Native American Issues is maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This database allows users to track legislation regarding Native American issues. Topics include, but are not limited to: cooperative agreements, economic development, education, and health and human services. Database Capabilities Users…