Updated July 03, 2025 Tracking the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Process The House passed a reconciliation bill with major changes in health, tech, taxes and more. NCSL’s State-Federal Division is tracking key state impacts. State-Federal
Updated July 07, 2025 Almost All States Began New Fiscal Year with Enacted Budgets July 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for all states, except Alabama, Michigan, New York and Texas. As of today, 46 states have enacted their FY 2026 budgets. State-Federal
Updated July 03, 2025 Congressional Review Act | Overview and Tracking Overview and tracking final rules issued by federal agencies. State-Federal Table
Updated July 03, 2025 State-Fed Briefings A collection of state-federal video briefings from NCSL. State-Federal Video
Updated July 02, 2025 Capitol to Capitol | July 2, 2025 In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Senate Reconciliation Bill: What’s in? What’s out? State-Federal
Updated July 01, 2025 FY25 Preparedness Grant NOFO Coalition Letter Government groups urge the Department of Homeland Security to publish the notice of funding opportunities for FEMA preparedness grants as soon as possible to ensure obligation before the end of the fiscal year. State-Federal
Updated July 01, 2025 NCSL Applauds Senate’s 99-1 Vote to Remove AI Moratorium NCSL issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s overwhelming 99-1 vote to remove the proposed moratorium on state artificial intelligence legislation from the reconciliation bill. State-Federal
Updated June 30, 2025 NCSL Task Force Tackles Top Ag Issues at Iowa Meeting The NCSL Agriculture Task Force gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 6-7, for a dynamic two-day meeting that combined site tours and hands-on learning with policy-rich discussions. Agriculture and Rural Development State-Federal State Legislatures News
Updated June 30, 2025 Capitol to Capitol | June 30, 2025 In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Special Edition: SCOTUS Rulings. State-Federal
Updated June 24, 2025 NCSL Urges Senate to Oppose AI Moratorium NCSL voices its continued opposition to the 10-year moratorium on states’ ability to enforce legislation regulating artificial intelligence currently included in the Senate’s reconciliation proposal. State-Federal
Updated June 24, 2025 NCSL Urges Senate to Oppose AI Moratorium NCSL expresses strong opposition to the proposed 10-year federal moratorium that would preempt state regulation of artificial intelligence. The letter urges the U.S. Senate to reject the provision, which ties BEAD broadband funding to states’ compliance with the moratorium, calling it an overreach that threatens federal-state cooperation and state authority. NCSL reaffirms its commitment to responsible, locally informed AI governance and the need for collaborative federal policymaking. State-Federal
Updated June 24, 2025 Capitol to Capitol | June 24, 2025 In this issue of Capitol to Capitol NCSL’s summary of Senate reconciliation proposals, US Senate Passes Legislation Regulating Stablecoins, and more. State-Federal