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Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More

State Budget Update: Spring 2013

States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More

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The National Caucus of Native American State Legislators

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The National Caucus of Native American State Legislators (formerly the National Council of Native American Legislators) was chartered in 1992.  Today the Caucus consists of 72 members from 17 states whose goals include:

    ►Providing a forum for discussion and increased communication among Native American legislators;
    ►Increasing awareness of the diverse Native American cultures in the United States; 
    ►Supporting the establishment and maintenance of state-tribal communications to encourage open dialogue, understanding, cooperation and    awareness of the diverse Native American cultures in the United States; and
    ►Acting as an advisory body for NCSL on issues affecting Native Americans

The Caucus promotes a better understanding of state-tribal issues among policymakers and the public at large.  In addition, members hope to encourage a broad understanding of state-tribal issues across the country and raise the profile and awareness of tribal issues throughout the state legislative arena.  The effectiveness of the Caucus, and of individual Native American state legislators, can increase the ability of the state legislatures to appropriately address tribal issues and develop public policy in cooperation with tribal governments.

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The Caucus works to conduct one stand-alone meeting per year and to meet during the annual meetings of NCSL.  This allows the members to connect with their peers in the state legislatures and stay connected to the priority policy issues currently facing tribal communities. For more information visit The National Caucus of Native American State Legislators.

 
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