 Jane Andrade
Director of Public Affairs
Denver Office
Phone: 303-856-1464
Fax: 303-364-7800
Jon Kuhl
Manager of Public Affairs and Media
D.C. Office
Phone: 202-624-3557
Fax: 202-737-1069
 Katie Peshek
Public Affairs Assistant
Denver Office
Phone: 303-856-1508
Fax: 303-364-7800
After-hours number:
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NCSL Thanks Senators for Passing Marketplace Fairness Act
Next Step, House of Representatives
 The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) thanks the senators who voted today in favor of the Marketplace Fairness Act. With strong bipartisan support, the bill passed 69 to 27. NCSL urges the U.S. House of Representatives to follow suit and send this important legislation to President Obama’s desk for him to sign into law.
“Today’s vote is an indication that senators listened to their state legislators, mayors, governors and other state and local officials. We have been urging Congress to pass this critical legislation for over a decade, and I’m gratified by the big step we have taken today in the U.S. Senate,” said NCSL Executive Director William T. Pound. “With the president ready to sign the bill, our next and final step will be passing the Marketplace Fairness Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Given the strong bipartisan support for the bill, I’m optimistic we can keep this momentum going and pass the bill in the House.” More
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Press Room Overview
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.
NCSL's media and public affairs office provides assistance to members of the news media on state legislation and legislative activity across a broad spectrum of issue areas. Public Affairs staff are located in the Denver and Washington, D.C., offices to assist the media's needs on deadline. Reporters can reach policy analysts for comment through the media and public affairs office. NCSL sends breaking news alerts and other updates to a listserv of interested subscribers. To receive regular updates, send an e-mail to press-room@ncsl.org.
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Capitol Ideas
NCSL's media and public affairs office releases a monthly list of story ideas with resources for state house reporters called Capitol Ideas. These tip sheets often reflect developing issues and trends in the states, along with recently published reports from NCSL's policy experts. As part of NCSL's role in fostering a strong state-federal partnership, Capitol Ideas also highlights federal legislation that affects states. To receive Capitol Ideas, send an e-mail to the press room.
News Announcements and Press Releases
NCSL stores electronic news announcements, multimedia clips and press releases on its archive page. To access archived previously released reports, please contact the press room.
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"A lot of these issues are more prominent at the state level than the federal level, because you know nothing can happen on them at the federal level."
NCSL Executive Director Bill Pound discussing the states taking on a variety of issues on NPR.
“For states like California and New York, there is the potential of a lot of people coming to the state and local government for assistance. Just because the federal government has decided not to provide access to federal benefit programs does not mean that the need goes away... This is now a 50-state issue."
NCSL's Sheri Steisel on the federal immigration reform proposal's potential costs to states in The Los Angeles Times
Check here for NCSL’s positions on a variety of issues affecting shared state and federal issues.
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Contact us by e-mail or phone if you need an NCSL policy expert to provide comment for your story.
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N.H. Senate passes medical marijuana law; negotiations with House likely over changes
Medical marijuana laws are on the books in 18 states plus the District of Columbia, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, though marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Concord Monitor
Maine governor moves out of State House office over TV dispute
The National Conference of State Legislatures said it wasn't aware of similar moves by other governors but was checking further. The National Governor's Association said it did not track such moves. AP/FOX News
Women’s Equality or Public Financing? We Need Both (Opinion)
At the moment, National Conference of State Legislatures data show that New York State, despite its progressive reputation, is tied with Arkansas for thirtieth place when it comes to the proportion of its legislature made up of women—New York City is further along. The three states with public financing—Arizona, Connecticut, and Maine—come in third, ninth and tenth, respectively. The Nation
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