The National Conference of State Legislatures supports the rights of states to set their own policy on alcohol.

In a letter to congressional leadership, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) voices its support for swift, bipartisan reauthorization of the 2024 farm bill.

Don Kettl, an expert on federalism, joined the podcast to discuss the current state of power sharing between the state and federal governments, why he sees states increasingly at the center of domestic policymaking, and how he expects the balance...

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released a new report offering state lawmakers a roadmap to help them navigate the unpredictable nature of disasters such as extreme drought, wildfires, flooding and heat.

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) will host NCSL Forecast ’24, bringing together industry-leading experts, legislators and legislative staff over three days. The meeting will facilitate in-depth discussions on the...

Voters in three states will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Louisiana voters head to the polls on Saturday, Nov. 18. These four states will determine the outcome of 578 legislative races of the nation’s 7,386 legislators.

Tim Storey, chief executive officer of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), released the following statement on the potential federal government shutdown.

Tim Storey, chief executive officer of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), sent a letter to Congressional leadership on behalf of states supporting the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act of 2023 (SAFER Banking...

A significant number of those who cycle through jails are individuals with serious mental illness, according to a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). 

Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island became the 52nd president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) at the annual Legislative Summit in Indianapolis. Kennedy, a Democrat, succeeds Republican speaker Robin...

The Louisiana Legislature’s website was awarded the 2023 Online Democracy Award for being an exceptional legislative website. 

Eighteen outstanding current and former legislative staff, in addition to the Texas Legislative Budget Board Staff, will be recognized by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) during its 2023 Legislative Summit in...

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) today released a new report, “Approaches to Regulating Artificial Intelligence: A Primer,” highlighting the current landscape of AI regulation in the U.S.; the benefits and risks of...

State solutions to the challenges of broadband, early childhood policy and the impact of the latest decisions from the Supreme Court are just a fraction of the topics that will be livestreamed from the 48th annual National Conference of State...

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is releasing a new report, “Approaches to Regulating Artificial Intelligence: A Primer,” on Thursday, Aug. 10. 

As of July 27, 46 states have enacted their FY 2024 budgets. Three of those states (Wyoming, Kentucky, and Virginia) enacted a biennial budget during their 2022 legislative session.

Sessions including artificial intelligence, infrastructure, workforce development, the economy, policing, Supreme Court actions, and elections will be featured at the National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) annual Legislative...

Vice President Mike Pence is confirmed to participate in the 2023 National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit in Indianapolis.

The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) has recently become the center of discussion in election administration as states consider whether to join, leave or remain.

Washington, D.C. – The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) released the following statement in response to potential reductions to discretionary funding.

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) released the following statement concerning the availability of COVID-19 funds and the potential to transfer unobligated state and local funding before their expiration. 

The report, Performance-Based Regulation: Harmonizing Electric Utility Priorities and State Policy, explores how state lawmakers are pursuing new approaches to utility regulatory practices to adjust to changing industry dynamics and meet shifting...