In this Q&A interview, NCSL talks with New Mexico Rep. Javier Martínez, who was elected in 2014 and became House speaker in 2023.

As the nature of legislative service evolves, the role of leaders may be changing as well, with fewer serving for multiple years—or even decades.

In this Q&A interview, NCSL talks with first-term Montana House Speaker Matt Regier.

A Q&A with Joe Tate, a former professional football player and Marine Corps veteran who now serves as speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.

A Q&A interview with Joanna McClinton, the first woman and first woman of color to win the Pennsylvania House speakership.

A Q&A with Brian Patrick Kennedy, the Rhode Island Speaker Pro Tem and newly named NCSL president.