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Research

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The Changing Nature of Work

The cultural shift toward an acceptance of remote work can benefit states by enabling more people, especially those from underrepresented groups, to enter the workforce.

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Net Neutrality Requirements

Check out this summary of 2022 state legislation regarding net neutrality and internet service providers’ network management practices.

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Paving the Road for Infrastructure Development

This brief examines the ways states and territories are using federal stimulus funds for water, sewer, broadband, and general infrastructure assistance.

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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 23, 30 states have enacted budgets for FY 2023.

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Copayment Adjustment Programs

Although copay adjustment programs might encourage patients to look for cheaper therapeutic alternatives before turning to a more expensive treatment, they can be problematic for individuals whose plans involve high cost-sharing or co-insurance.

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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.