Homeland security report outlines state efforts.

• Position: Brief Article

Since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, state legislatures have been busy strengthening laws to prevent future terrorist activity, according to a report released at NCSL's 2003 Annual Meeting.

"State legislators and our legislative staff understand and accept our responsibility to protect our people and communities from terrorism from abroad and to build a stronger democracy here at home," said Massachusetts Senator Richard Moore, co-chair of NCSL's Task Force on Protecting...