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NCSL provides objective, fact- and evidence-based (nonpartisan) research, technical assistance, skills training, and other resources to support the policymaking process. As a respected, effective and influential advocate for states, NCSL is the voice of state legislatures and a formidable lobbying force in Washington, D.C.

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Research and Policy
NCSL tracks 1,400-plus issue areas and offers unbiased, comprehensive answers to policy, legislative and leadership questions. Our experts provide testimony directly to legislative committees.

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Legislators
NCSL supports legislators with trusted research, new ideas, and connections to other legislators across the states. We have the resources to make you a better legislator.

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Legislative Staff
NCSL provides a one-stop shop for professional development and connections to legislative staffers around the country and is home to nine professional staff associations and other staff networks.

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In D.C.
NCSL engages with members of Congress and the administration on state-federal priorities, advocates on behalf of state legislatures, and brings legislators to Washington D.C. for critical meetings.

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Training
Receive custom, experiential training, both in-person and virtual, on a wide range of topics to increase skill development and accelerate professional growth.

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Find Your State Liaison
Each state legislature has a dedicated NCSL liaison who serves as your personal connection to the organization, ready to coordinate services such as training, custom research and expert testimony.

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A to Z Issues and NCSL Contacts
This directory allows you to search for topics tracked by NCSL and for the staffers who handle those topics, along with their contact info. Member login required.

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Caucus and Networks
NCSL connects groups of legislators, staff and the international community to foster peer learning and networking.

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NCSL Groups (Powered by Breezio)
If you are part of a group with an online presence in NCSL's Breezio platform, check out the latest updates, post a question or reply to a discussion in this collaborative space.

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