This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, a cornerstone of American country music and Nashville’s cultural identity. NCSL talks with the legislators who represent the Nashville area.

In this installment of “State of Play,” a bipartisan video series created by A Starting Point and NCSL, Oklahoma Rep. Nicole Miller (R) and Washington Rep. Jake Fey (D) discuss funding, technology and resilience in state...

Only when census data is accurate can states receive the maximum amount of federal funding for their local communities. The Census Bureau’s LUCA program helps to ensure accurate counts by letting tribal, state and local governments review...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with many other experts, has concluded the country is in a mental health crisis, with more than a third of the U.S. population living in mostly rural areas with shortages of psychologists,...

State Sen. Paul Strommen represents western Nebraska’s District 47, home to Carhenge. He recently spoke to NCSL about the roadside landmark and a host of other attractions.

In recent election cycles, questions have arisen regarding mail-in ballots, proof of citizenship for voter registration and other issues. The Constitution empowers states, not the executive, to resolve these questions.