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State and Local Governance Coalition Push for Long-Term Fix and Reauthorization of ESEA. More

“Big Seven” Associations Announce State and Local Legal Center Executive Director. More

Policymakers Can Track State Responses to Federal Health Reform Requirements. More



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Meagan DorschMeagan Dorsch
Public Affairs Director
Denver Office
Phone: 303-856-1412
Fax: 303-364-7800

Jon KuhlJon Kuhl
Public Affairs Specialist
D.C. Office
Phone: 202-624-3557
Fax: 202-737-1069

Katie PeshekKatie Peshek
Public Affairs Assistant
Denver Office
Phone: 303-856-1508
Fax: 303-364-7800

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New NCSL Reports

State and Local Governance Coalition Push for Long-Term Fix and Reauthorization of ESEA

Five state and local government groups today urged Congress to reform the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and enact legislation that would reframe the federal-state-local partnership before the next school year begins. More

“Big Seven” Associations Announce State and Local Legal Center Executive Director

The executive directors of the Big Seven state and local associations are pleased to announce Lisa Soronen as the new executive director of the State and Local Legal Center (SLLC). More

 
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The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system.

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"With the recession and higher levels of unemployment and additional loss of jobs, when someone does file a job application, there's likely a desire to ensure that job seekers are not losing opportunities."

NCSL's Heather Morton discussing employee credit checks in the Denver Post

 

 

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NCSL in the News

South Carolina attorney general sues federal government for blocking voter ID law
Citing data from the National Conference of State Legislatures, Wilson says at least 31 states require voters to show some sort of ID at the polls, and 15 states have enacted photo ID requirements.  Washington Post/AP

Job-seekers, employers take sides on value of credit histories
The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks the measures. "With the recession and higher levels of unemployment and additional loss of jobs, when someone does file a job application, there's likely a desire to ensure (that) job seekers are not losing opportunities," said Heather Morton, a legislative analyst at NCSL.  Denver Post

Bill would prohibit fundraising during legislative session
Twenty-nine other states already restrict giving and receiving campaign contributions during the legislative session, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, which tracks state policies.  Charleston Daily Mail

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