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Research

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Fiscal Road to Recovery Brief Series

This six-part series examines American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund allocation priorities a year after the program launched and showcases examples to help inform policymakers as they combat the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2021 Legislative Energy Trends

This new NCSL report examines state legislative action in 2021, highlighting trends in state energy policy and identifying topics likely to take priority in 2022 and beyond.

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Employment for Veterans with Disabilities

This NCSL report focuses on state employment policies and programs for veterans with disabilities, many of which supplement and enhance efforts by the federal government.

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The Canvass: Election Update

The May 2022 issue of NCSL's election administration newsletter offers a brief review of the Help America Vote Act's passage, the changes it made to state policies and the act's future. Plus, find updated information on which states have limited private funding in elections.

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FY 2023 State Budget Status

NCSL tracks states' enactment of their FY 2023 budgets. As of May 16, 29 states have enacted budgets for FY 2023.

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Broadband 2022 Legislation

Because access to the internet is unavailable or inadequate in parts of the country, states and the federal government are focusing on deploying broadband as universally as possible.

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Overview

NCSL conducts policy research in a variety of areas ranging from agriculture and budget and tax issues and education to health care and immigration and transportation. NCSL’s experts are here to answer your questions and give you unbiased, comprehensive information as soon as you need it on issues facing state legislatures. We answer more than 20,000 requests for information a year. Call us anytime or check out our issues list to see what we have online.

Our consulting services on policy issues go beyond testifying. We help draft bills, organize workshops, and convene legislative-executive teams. NCSL staff are prepared to come to your state to work with legislators and staff on almost any public policy issue, or issue related to the management of a legislature. Contact your state’s liaison to schedule a briefing or to learn more about this service.

We also offer access to 50-state information and other legislative resources, such as weekly session schedules. You can find legislation in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Congress through NCSL’s new 50-State Bill Information Service, a searchable database containing the full text of legislation for the current session. You also can Join listservs and discussion groups, search tens of thousands of documents, receive personalized information on your issues, access NCSL books and newsletters, look-up your colleagues in the 50 states and take advantage of e-learning opportunities.