As the U.S. doubles down on tariffs as a primary tool of U.S. trade strategy, individual states are beginning to assert a more active role in international economic engagement.

Despite a chaotic year for state budgeters, some states still expect revenue growth and are proposing either tax cuts or increased spending on new initiatives. Other states have been forced to close significant budget shortfalls and are...

As part of the current congressional budget reconciliation process, there have been proposals to cut federal funding to states for social service programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Supplemental...

Focusing on the critical role of school principals, NCSL recently spoke with Tricia McManus, superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, to learn more about her strategies for bolstering the principal workforce.

A retired U.S. Army officer who now chairs the House Committee on Elections, Rep. Pat Proctor places high value on working with election administrators and bringing people into the elections process. He spoke with NCSL for its “Election...

State lawmakers have long sought to attract date center operations with generous tax breaks and incentives. But now, some are concerned that the infrastructure needed to add those facilities to the electric grid will drive up residents’...