Senator Curt Bramble (R-Utah), NCSL past president, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Tuesday on behalf of NCSL at a hearing examining the the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court in June that states can require businesses without a physical presence in the state to collect and remit sales taxes on in-state transactions.

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The power-sharing relationship between the states and the federal government—the system we know as federalism—is as strained today as it was when the U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.

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The recent high-profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain reignited discussions on the state of America’s health.

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You may have heard something—or a whole lot—about election security recently: Russians, hackers, cyberthreats, misinformation…every day, a new story. The topic is everchanging, so at any point it’s hard to tell what’s what.

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Many Native American tribes hold a perspective that today’s actions can have an impact on future generations. This perspective can apply to a broad range of topics, but it has special significance as it relates to the nation’s nuclear weapons legacy.

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The Legislative Research Librarians and NCSL announce the winners of the 2018 Notable Document Award winners!

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Pew experts will present their analysis of past revenue performance of taxes on tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and legalized recreational marijuana. Plus, a further examination of states’ approaches to managing nonrecurring revenue, and best practices states can adopt for each revenue type.

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS, are man-made chemicals found in waters across this country. Legislatures are tackling this problem, none more so than in Michigan.

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Hawaii just became the first state to ban sunscreens harmful to coral reefs.

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Online retailers have revolutionized the way we shop. From practical goods like groceries to frivolous finds like decorations for your pet’s birthday party, you can now purchase practically anything without ever leaving your home.

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