State Legislatures Magazine

State Legislatures is the annual magazine celebrating policy, bipartisanship and all things related to NCSL’s Legislative Summit. It's packed with award-winning storytelling for legislators, staff and anyone else with an interest in innovative public policy, professional best practices and the legislative institution.

Published since 1975, State Legislatures is printed once a year to coincide with NCSL’s annual Legislative Summit. Besides covering policy and professional development, each issue offers an entertaining look at the year’s Summit host city and features the graphic design work of a local artist. Use the links below to view past issues for free, and use the icon in the upper left corner of the page to contact the magazine’s editors.

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2023 Legislative Summit Issue

Summer 2023

An insider’s guide to Indy, life on Hoosier time, stories from first-year lawmakers, finding younger workers for state jobs, and more.

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2022 Legislative Summit Issue

Summer 2022

Places political people love, states recognizing arts and culture bolster economies, steps to minimize election accuracy, and more.

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The Money Issue

Winter 2022

Historic relief funds have states strategizing for spending solutions.

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The Future Issue

Summer 2021

Reflecting on the past, focusing on the future; more voting, more security, Bob and Ben talk elections; pandemic catalyzes legislative innovation; a tale of two workforces; and more.

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