Posted January 16, 2023 Connecticut Lawmaker Dies in Collision With Wrong-Way Driver Connecticut Rep. Quentin Williams, a man known for his energy, exuberance and infectious optimism, died in a head-on traffic collision on his way home from the governor’s inaugural ball in early January. State Legislatures News, People, Obits
Legislative Specialist—Natural Resources and Infrastructure The Legislative Specialist supports NCSL’s federal policy work, which includes representing the interests of legislatures before the federal government and informing state legislators and legislative staff of relevant state-federal policy... Jobs
Legislative Fellow, Ohio General Assembly House or Senate Caucus Fellows: One of the primary responsibilities for most fellows assigned to the House or Senate is to assist members with constituent outreach, including responding to inquiries from district residents when they have a... Jobs
LSC Fellow, OGT/The Ohio Channel Media production fellows work as production assistants at OGT/The Ohio Channel. Studio and field production assignments include camera operation, floor directing, control room directing, research, script writing, editing, lighting, videography,... Jobs
Posted January 16, 2023 What the Electoral Count Reform Act Means for States The bipartisan Electoral Count Reform Act provides needed clarification of the way presidential election results get from states through the Electoral College process to Congress. State Legislatures News, Policy, Elections
Posted January 15, 2023 A Guide to Being Human | OAS Episode 178 Author Karen Allen joins the podcast to talk about how the mental strength training exercise she developed after the devastating loss of her husband can be used by everyone, including legislators and legislative staff, to help with stress and... Podcast, Our American States
Posted January 14, 2023 Wisconsin Speaker Robin Vos Returns as NCSL President Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos returns as an officer for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as its 50th president after Idaho Speaker Scott Bedke stepped down to assume his new role as lieutenant governor. Press Room
Posted January 11, 2023 NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures | Sponsor List The NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures is sponsored by a distinguished group of leaders who represent the nation’s most prestigious and influential corporations, unions and other organizations. Resource
Posted January 10, 2023 Congress Acts to Bolster Worker Assistance Programs With new investments in unemployment insurance and Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, Congress is supporting state workforce development efforts. State Legislatures News, Policy, Labor and Employment, State-Federal
Posted January 10, 2023 Economic Outlook? Chilly, but Not a Total Meltdown, Expert Says Economist Christopher Thornberg predicts that although the economic path ahead will be bumpy, a recession is not inevitable. State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal
Director, Public & Government Affairs – Global Public Policy The Director, Public & Government Affairs – Global Public Policy is a highly skilled, experienced professional responsible for advising Walmart and its leaders on public policy issues at all levels of government. Jobs
Press Director, Unite America Unite America seeks a full-time Press Director to join its Marketing & Communications team. Jobs
Posted January 9, 2023 Rich Jones, Former NCSL Staffer and Public Policy Pro, Dies at 69 Rich Jones died Jan. 2, 2023, after a 2½-year battle with cancer. He spent more than 20 years at NCSL, including 17 years as director of Legislative Programs before joining Bell Policy Center in 2004. State Legislatures News, People, Obits
Posted January 9, 2023 Capitol to Capitol | Jan. 9, 2023 In this issue of Capitol to Capitol: NCSL Joint Briefing With DOL, NGA and NASWA, Short-Term Compensation State Briefing, and more. Newsletter, Capitol to Capitol
Posted January 9, 2023 State and Local Government Associations Commend Congress for Infrastructure and Disaster Flexibility With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the seven leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level thank Congress for providing flexibility to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for... Press Room
Posted January 8, 2023 2023 Legislative Forecast: Uncertainty Ahead | OAS Episode 177 Tim Storey, the CEO of NCSL, joined the podcast to talk about the 2023 sessions for state legislatures, the shape of state budgets, the huge challenge of workforce shortages and the crisis in behavioral and mental health, especially among young... Podcast, Our American States
Posted January 5, 2023 Welcome to the New NCSL.org! The NCSL website has a fresh new look. Visitors to ncsl.org will find the same great content with updated, streamlined pages organized to allow quick navigation to all of NCSL's resources. State Legislatures News
Posted January 5, 2023 Foiling Fraudsters: New Tools to Stop Improper UI Payments The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed an onslaught of unemployment insurance fraud. Now states are looking to new data collection and analysis systems to stop the next wave. State Legislatures News
Posted January 4, 2023 Lawmakers Seek New Directions on Public Safety As the nation navigates the lingering challenges of the pandemic, new public safety concerns have emerged, among them fentanyl overdoses, carjackings, catalytic converter thefts and other crimes of opportunity. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice
New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship, Communications, Finance or Program/Counsel (Legal), Office of Student Programs, Albany, N.Y. Since 1965, the New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship has given graduate and post-graduate students direct access to State government and the legislative process. Selection for a Senate Fellowship is competitive. Jobs
Posted January 3, 2023 How Data Mapping Can Inform Out-of-School Time Policy Many states are using geographic information system software to display data on layered maps, allowing policymakers to see where the need for afterschool and summer learning programs is high and where program access is lacking. State Legislatures News, Education
Posted December 23, 2022 Staff Snapshots | Shoshana Silver Shoshana Silver is an attorney for the House Democratic Office in the Florida Legislature. State Legislatures News, People, Legislative Staff, Staff Snapshots
Viviana Angulo As program coordinator, Viviana Angulo supports NCSL's Environment, Energy & Transportation Program. Angulo comes to NCSL with experience in event and meeting management for convention centers, hotels and private companies. She... Staff Directory, Research & Policy, Environment, Energy & Transportation