Updated February 07, 2025 State Legislative Leaders Comprehensive list of legislative leaders in state legislatures across the United States and U.S. territories. This list will be continually updated as caucus elections and organizational sessions take place and new leaders are confirmed. Legislators Table
Updated January 28, 2025 New State Legislators Elevate your legislative journey with NCSL—trusted bipartisan support, policy research, and connections for impactful leadership nationwide. Legislators
Updated January 27, 2025 My District: Is Home to the Place Where ‘American Pie’ Lives On An Iowa state legislator talks about the Winter Dance Party, a festival that draws music fans from around the globe to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake to pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, who died in a plane crash near the town on Feb. 3, 1959. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated January 20, 2025 Mary Murphy, Longest-Serving Woman in the Minnesota Legislature, Dies Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman in the Minnesota Legislature, died Christmas Day after a brief illness. She was 85. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated January 16, 2025 My District: Is Home to the Bronx Zoo A New York state legislator talks about the world-renowned Bronx Zoo, which lies in his district and recently celebrated its 125th birthday. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated December 10, 2024 David Nething, Longtime North Dakota Senate Leader and Former NCSL President, Dies David Nething, who retired from the North Dakota Senate in 2012 as the nation's longest-serving Republican state senator, has died. He was 91. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated December 01, 2024 Some Friendly Advice for New Legislators | OAS Episode 224 About 1,000 new lawmakers were elected in November’s election and will be joining their legislatures in the new year. Every legislature is different, of course, but for this episode we asked two veteran legislators to offer a little advice on a few issues that likely apply in most legislatures. Legislators Podcast
Updated October 24, 2024 My District: Is Home to White Sands National Park A New Mexico lawmaker talks about the natural beauty, history and military significance of his district, which includes White Sands National Park and lies near Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated September 16, 2024 My District: Is Home to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta NCSL speaks with New Mexico Rep. Kathleen Cates, whose District 44 includes Balloon Fiesta Park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes place. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated August 27, 2024 Iowa’s J.D. Scholten Pitching Bills and Strikes At 44, first-term Iowa state lawmaker J.D. Scholten earned a spot in the pitching rotation for his local pro baseball team. Legislators State Legislatures News
Updated August 08, 2024 NCSL Current and Past Presidents, 1975-2024 A history of the president and staff chair positions held at NCSL since 1975. Legislative Staff Legislators Table
Updated July 30, 2024 Legislators’ Tattoos Show Love of Public Service Political passion runs more than skin-deep for some state legislators who have chosen to express their love for public service in a permanent way—through tattoos. Legislators State Legislatures News