States have until Nov. 28 to file their intent to apply to participate in the FAA's drones pilot program.

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Every state constitution reflects the diverse elements of its constituency, representing a microcosm of its people, traditions and political cultures. It is the document in which the citizens of the state set forth their basic rights, and the structure and operation of their government.

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A state can prevent voters from campaigning via written materials at a polling place but what about by apparel?

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The New Mexico Legislative Education Study Commission is meeting in Santa Fe this week, and much of the agenda is dedicated to learning about high quality systems of career and technical education, both abroad and in the United States.

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What if a police officer arrests someone in retaliation for engaging in speech protected by the First Amendment but the officer also had probable cause to arrest that person for a different, legitimate reason? In Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach the Supreme Court will decide whether that person may sue the police officer for violating his or her First Amendment rights.

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Four target population groups, a key component of the U.S. Department of Labor'-funded Occupational Licensing Project, was the subject of a recent NCSL webinar.

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To build a modern, skilled workforce, states have increasingly been turning to encouraging apprenticeship programs as a way to combat a lack of skilled workers in a variety of fields.

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Wisconsin, like many states following the lead in water situation in Flint, Mich., struggled to figure out how to fund the replacement of lead service lines.

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Growing up in Minnesota, Senator Karin Housley never had political aspirations.  She recalls, “I had school teachers for parents that didn’t talk about politics. I moved out of Minnesota when I was 18. My husband (Phil) was in the NHL (former star defenseman and current coach of the Buffalo Sabres) and we moved a lot.”

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What is the federal government’s involvement in apprenticeships? What should be the federal government’s role to support apprenticeships? Does federal policy create a barrier or spur innovation? To wrestle with these complex questions, consider history.

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