Updated November 11, 2024 Forecast ’25 Special Report From education to the environment, from elections to energy, the stories in this State Legislatures News special report offer insights from NCSL experts on what lies ahead for state lawmakers in 2025. Civil and Criminal Justice Education Elections Energy Environment and Natural Resources Fiscal Health Human Services Labor and Employment Military and Veterans Affairs Technology Transportation State Legislatures News
Updated November 11, 2024 Balancing State and Federal Support for Service Members and Veterans The top military and veterans issues for states in 2025 include suicide prevention, sustainment of military installations, military spouse employment and family support, National Guard recruitment and justice-connected veterans. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated October 22, 2024 Justice-Involved Veterans: Honoring Service and Advancing Public Safety Military and Veterans Affairs
Updated August 22, 2024 How the Justice System Can Support Military Veterans A panel discussion at the 2024 NCSL Legislative Summit covered ways to get veterans the help they need to stay out of jail and prison. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated July 16, 2024 Military, Veterans Issues to Get Extensive Coverage at Legislative Summit The NCSL Legislative Summit this year in Louisville, Ky., will include a military and veterans track and a convening of the Military and Veterans Affairs Task Force. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated May 24, 2024 Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Died in US Military Service This weekend, Americans pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives while serving in the nation’s armed forces. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated December 05, 2023 Defending Against Disaster Explore how the Department of Defense (DOD) collaborates with states to address vulnerabilities, disaster prevention, and mitigation. Learn about innovative strategies for building resilience in the face of intense natural disasters. Military and Veterans Affairs Table
Updated November 28, 2023 Mission Critical: Getting Veterans, Military Families Into the Workforce Forecast '24: The military and veterans issues states will focus on in 2024 include getting veterans and their families into the workforce, expanding behavioral health care and supporting military bases. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated November 09, 2023 A Tale of 2 Veterans and 2 Lives of Service to Nation and Neighbor After leaving the military, Paul Green continued his service as a state representative in Montana; Joe King served in tribal government for the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. NCSL celebrates their stories on Veterans Day 2023. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated November 08, 2023 Military Veterans in State Legislatures for 2023 After the 2022 elections, NCSL identified at least 748 military veterans serving in the legislatures of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Military and Veterans Affairs Map Table
Updated August 29, 2023 Sign of a True Champion? The Willingness to Get Back Up. Army Master Sgt. Cedric King shared his message of resilience during the 2023 NCSL Legislative Summit session “The Courage to Come Back” in Indianapolis. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News
Updated July 13, 2023 NCSL Continues Tradition of Honoring Military Vets at Summit State legislators and staffers who are military veterans will be saluted at the 2023 Legislative Summit in Indianapolis in August. Military and Veterans Affairs State Legislatures News