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• Position: SHORT TAKES ON NCSL NEWS

"Federal law preempts state law, but sometimes it creates a floor instead of a ceiling for actions that can be taken by the states."

Rachel Morgan on how New York's ban on higher health insurance premiums for older residents does not conflict with federal law, which caps age-based premiums, on PolitiFact.com.

"It seems to be an organic rising. It's not like there's somebody behind the scenes pushing this legislation."

Jon Griffin on growing state efforts to regulate protests, in the Indiana Lawyer.

"They've allowed people to take some action to protect their information."

Pam Greenberg on the increasing number of state laws requiring businesses and the government to notify people of security breaches that could compromise their privacy, on CBSNews.com.

"It's definitely picked up...