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Legislatures and Elections
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| News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Redistricting: Making the Census Count
Redistricting is a complex process, and in most states, the legislature is responsible for drawing new lines before the next election cycle. More
Representing Others Before Government
Many states restrict legislators from representing others before state government in certain cases, especially when compensation is involved. More
Useful Information for Leaders
Check out videos, articles and links that offer useful information to leaders during these challenging times. More
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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Data | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
Contact the Ethics Center
 The Ethics Center's mission is to work toward restoring the public trust in representative democracy through the promotion of ethical behavior among legislators, staff and advocates. Want more information? Read staff bios and find contact information. More
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Gift Laws: The Devil is in the Details
 Avoiding the appearance of impropriety is an important ethical standard in the public sector. Every state has bribery laws and bans giving and receiving gifts in exchange for favors. Yet, the growing trend is for states to restrict gifts, even where there is no hint of a quid pro quo. This NCSL Legisbrief examines the sometimes complicated world of gift laws. More
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Movies About Ethical Dilemmas
 What makes a movie an "ethics movie?" Movies that deal with the conflicts between competing ethical values are ethics films, and they are rich sources for training programs. Read up on some of the greatest cinematic ethical dilemmas in this NCSL Thicket post by the Ethics Center. More.
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Ethics Training
Is your state interested in ethics training? Look here for ethics training resources, including online training, and an overview of training opportunities provided by the Ethics Center. More
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