NCSL News Highlights  

• Needy states use housing aid cash to plug budgets
  New York Times
• Oklahoma governor signs open-carry gun bill into law
  Oklahoman
• 'Wrongful birth' laws proposed in several states
  NPR
• Prison sentence reform efforts face tough opposition in the Louisiana Legislature
  Times-Picayune
• North Dakota becomes nation's second-leading oil producer
  Bismark Tribune
• Analysis: State income up in April, but may not be enough 
  NCSL's Arturo Perez quoted in Reuters
   

State policy news...

NCSL Spotlight

Internet Gaming: Find out how many states have introduced legislation authorizing forms of internet gaming in their states. Also, NCSL is offering a session at this year's Legislative Summit that focuses on the topic of placing bets online. Register today and save with the early-bird rates!

The Thicket: A Blog

Today in The Thicket: It’s the Message that Matters Most. 
 

Issues

Working Together to Support Children's Learning: This new brief looks at expanded learning opportunities that serve both elementary and secondary school ages and family engagement.

NCSL Publications

State Legislatures Magazine May: Gas Gusher

LegisBrief: Child Health Screenings Under Medicaid