Legislatures in 2008 will be working on issues that affect every American and shaping the priorities of the nation. What they do will have an impact on health, education, taxes, the environment and much more.
You have the opportunity to get first hand knowledge of the top issues and emerging trends in 2008--how they will play out across the country, how the election is likely to frame the debates, and what you can expect from the states.
At this informative webinar you will learn:
The Top 10 issues of 2008
The Top 3 emerging trends
How the economy will affect policy in the states.
If you didn't register for this webinar, but would like to purchase the encore presentation, please visit the NCSL bookstore to obtain your copy of the webinartoday!
Legislators and legislative staff can access a copy for FREE.
William Pound, NCSL’s Executive Director, is the nation’s foremost expert on state legislatures and the policies they debate. Having served as NCSL’s director for the last 20 years, he has unique insight to the political and practical makeup of America’s legislatures. He speaks often to national groups on state legislatures and is frequently quoted by the national media on policy issues.
Carl Tubbesing, NCSL’s Deputy Executive Director, manages NCSL’s lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. With two decades of working directly with Congress and the White House on state-federal issues, his hands-on, matchless experience provides an intimate perspective on the growing tension between the states and the federal government.
Ron Snell, Director of NCSL’s State Services Division, is an expert on state fiscal issues. A noted author and speaker on state budget and pension issues, he manages NCSL programs that help legislatures with their efficiency and effectiveness. He oversees NCSL’s 11 Standing Committees that develop the organization’s policy positions.
Larry Morandi, Director of NCSL’s State Policy Research Division, has more than a quarter century of experience working on key public policy issues, with an emphasis on environment and energy. He manages several of NCSL’s issue programs, including health, children and families, education, transportation and criminal justice.
William Pound, NCSL’s Executive Director, is the nation’s foremost expert on state legislatures and the policies they debate. Having served as NCSL’s director for the last 20 years, he has unique insight to the political and practical makeup of America’s legislatures. He speaks often to national groups on state legislatures and is frequently quoted by the national media on policy issues.
