Registration

Journalists wishing to attend any aspect of NCSL's Annual Meeting must present their credentials at NCSL's Press Room or main registration area.  An NCSL-issued badge must be worn at all times in order to gain admittance to NCSL-sponsored events.

Press Room

The NCSL Public Affairs staff will provide an onsite Press Room for the convenience of journalists covering this year's Annual Meeting.  The Press Room will be located on Level One of the Salt Palace Convention Center in room 150-DEF.  Hours of operation will be:

• Monday, July 19
  1 - 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 20
  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 21
  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Thursday, July 22
  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Friday, July 23
  8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Press Room will provide the following amenities:

• Computers and printers;
• High-speed internet access;
• Data lines for dial-up access to intranets;
• Power sources for laptops, cell phone chargers and other electronic equipment;
• Coffee, sodas and snacks; and
• Separate press conference room.

Media Events

The release of several reports of national significance are planned during the week of Annual Meeting.  All press conferences will be held in NCSL's Press Conference Room across the hall from the Press Room.  Tentatively planned reports include:

• State Budget and Tax Actions: 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 20
• Top 10 Elections Battleground States: 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 21

Several press availabilities are also scheduled, including:

New Health Reports: Thursday, July 22, 10:45 a.m. NCSL’s Dick Cauchi and other experts will be on hand to discuss new national reports on health savings accounts, Medicare adjustment legislation and state bills dealing with Canadian prescriptions.