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...

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Senate Advances Bipartisan Online Safety and Privacy Protections for Kids and Teens, HHS Ends Access to Certain Programs for Undocumented Immigrants, and more. 

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,...

Our focus on this episode is wildlife crossings, underpasses or bridges built just for animals. Millions of animals are killed by vehicles annually on U.S. roads, and animal-vehicle collisions result in about 200 human deaths and 26,000 injuries...

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.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Labor Department Announces Proposed Regulatory Changes, Department of Education Reinstates Education Stimulus Fund Extensions, and more.

River-centered infrastructure, watershed resilience and long-term planning topped the priorities shared at a recent meeting of lawmakers from across the Mississippi River Basin.

July 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for all states, except Alabama, Michigan, New York and Texas. As of today, 46 states have enacted their FY 2026 budgets.

Who gets to decide what art is? ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival in Grand Rapids, Mich., tries to answer that question. NCSL talks with the legislators who represent the Grand Rapids area.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Senate Reconciliation Bill: What’s in?  What’s out?

The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Americans. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that buying a first home has never been harder. State programs can address down payment costs,...

NCSL comments in support of the Education Secretary’s proposed competitive grant priority that would give preference to applications that include state entities.

Government groups urge the Department of Homeland Security to publish the notice of funding opportunities for FEMA preparedness grants as soon as possible to ensure obligation before the end of the fiscal year.

NCSL issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s overwhelming 99-1 vote to remove the proposed moratorium on state artificial intelligence legislation from the reconciliation bill.

The NCSL Agriculture Task Force gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 6-7, for a dynamic two-day meeting that combined site tours and hands-on learning with policy-rich discussions.

Pretrial Policy Fellows Meet in Chicago and a roundup of front-end justice policy, research and news.

Set against the historic backdrop of Boston and marking the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the annual Legislative Summit returns Aug. 4-6 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Special Edition: SCOTUS Rulings.

After a slowdown in the passage of election bills last year, state lawmakers were busy introducing and passing legislation in 2025.

The recent assassinations of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, may intensify an ongoing debate over whether officials’ personal addresses should be...