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ncsl newsletter

State-Federal Update

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol, the House passes the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, President Trump signs disaster aid package, and more.

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Legislative Staff Recruitment

The 2019 legislative staff nominating committee is seeking nominations for legislative staff to serve on the Executive Committee for conference year August 2019-2020. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 21.

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Tickets for the Summit

Hot Ticket: Summit 2019

This year’s Legislative Summit is shaping up to be one of the best yet. With over 100 sessions to choose from, skills and leadership development, networking opportunities, and great food with a side of country music, you won’t want to miss it. Register today!

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FY 2020 State Budget Status

NCSL tracks states' enactment of their FY 2020 budgets. Forty-six states begin fiscal year (FY) 2020 on July 1, 2019. As of June 12, 31 states have enacted a budget for FY 2020. Three states enacted a biennial budget during the 2018 legislative session.

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 Enacted FY 2020 Budget

 Biennial Budget Enacted in 2018

 Late Budget

 Session Extended or Special Session to Resolve Budget

 Awaiting Governor's Action

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Our American States

The “Our American States” podcast is where you hear compelling conversations that tell the story of America’s state legislatures, the people in them, the politics that compel them, and the important work of democracy.

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Magazine

May/June Issue

The May-June issue examines free tuition programs, actions states are taking to combat the toll of Alzheimer's, the battle over online gambling and state action on capital punishment. This issue also celebrates Legislative Staff Week.

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U.S. House Passes American Dream and Promise Act

Divided into three major sections, the legislation would establish a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of individuals with, or who have had, deferred deportation status.