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Nancy Cyr
NCSL's staff chair discusses the role of legislative staff and her priorities in this video. More

Carl Tubbesing
In his Reflecting Pool column, NCSL's deputy executive director looks at a typically busy week in the conference's Washington, D.C., office. More 

Tim Rice
NCSL's staff section vice chair discusses the three staff sections meeting in Austin, Texas, in a video. More 

Senator Don Balfour
NCSL's new president discusses the challenges in the year ahead. More

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  • Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie discusses the National Commission on Children and Disasters. More
  • George Sheldon, secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families, discusses foster care in Florida. More
  • Governor Mark Sanford fought a losing battle with the South Carolina legislature over accepting stimulus money. More
  • Check out NCSL's resources on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More
  • Learn more about the transportation projects funded by ARRA. More
  • A state-by-state breakdown of federal stimulus oversight efforts. More
  • Read about the last, and only time, the federal government offered a bailout to a city. More
  • Read NCSL’s latest State Budget Update and information on steps states have taken to cope with the recession. More
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Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
Even as the economy starts to pick up, states know that revenues will continue to fall, based on experience in previous recessions. More
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Unwanted Guests
Invasive species, ranging from mussels to weeds, are costing the country billions. More

Spirited Debate
Some lawmakers think flavored malt beverages need tighter regulation. More

Right to Regulate
Amid claims the federal government should oversee insurance companies, state lawmakers say consumers are better off with them in charge. More

The Future of Foster Care
New state efforts aim to reduce the length of time children spend in care. More

Kids and the Flu
Fear of a H1N1 flu pandemic this fall has state lawmakers reviewing emergency planning regulations for child-care providers and schools. More
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