Molly Petersen is the publications officer for the Montana Legislative Services Division.

Jessie Eiler is the director of House research in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Christopher S. Joseph is senior legal counsel with the North Dakota Legislative Council.

Chris Edwards is an attorney in the Office of Research and Drafting, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.

NCSL outlines the budgeting practices state policymakers can use to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from extreme climate events.

We finish our four-part series on legislative efforts to control prescription drugs costs with a conversation with a Colorado legislator about her bill to ensure rebates from drug manufacturers are actually reaching consumers. We’re also...

How do we get effective principals into every school? There may not be a simple answer, but recent research provides significant insights into recruiting, preparing, developing and retaining effective school leadership.

The Legislative Service Office (LSO), the nonpartisan staff of the Wyoming Legislature, is seeking a motivated attorney who is inspired to make a difference in the state of Wyoming. 

A summary of the 127 bills enacted in 38 states that transformed health costs, coverage and delivery in the commercial market in 2022.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and CR Update, Justice and Mental Health Act on Its Way to the President’s Desk, and more.

Eleven women in the Missouri Senate, six Republicans and five Democrats, worked across the aisle to write a book for children about all 36 of the women who have served. They also teamed up on controversial issues like redistricting and...

As a policy analyst in NCSL’s Fiscal Affairs Program, Leo Garcia researches fiscal policy and economic development. Previously, Garcia worked as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives. He earned his bachelor’s in...

As a senior program coordinator, Jessica Hoffman supports the Health Program’s invitational meetings outreach and logistics. Previously, Hoffman worked as a public school educator. She is dedicated to providing NCSL’s members with...

As director of NCSL’s Education Program, Michelle Exstrom oversees the organization’s work on state education policy. Exstrom has over 25 years of experience working with state legislators at NCSL and in Colorado’s Office of...

As NCSL’s senior federal affairs counsel, Susan Parnas Frederick advocates for states before Congress and the administration on criminal and civil justice, cybersecurity, elections and immigration enforcement issues. Parnas Frederick has...

Jackson Brainerd is a program principal in NCSL’s Fiscal Affairs Program overseeing state tax, economic development and gambling policy. He also staffs NCSL’s Task Force on State and Local Taxation and its Budgets and Revenue Standing...

Mark Quiner is an experienced group facilitator with over 40 years of experience. He currently serves as director of NCSL’s Center for Ethics in Government, whose mission is to restore trust and confidence in representative government by...

As an associate director in NCSL’s Health Program, Kelly Hughes oversees staff and projects related to health access, costs and coverage issues. Hughes brings nearly two decades of professional experience in federal and state government,...

Laura Carper supports NCSL’s Criminal and Civil Justice Program. Previously, Carper worked in administrative support roles for Xerox and RE/MAX Alliance. She earned a bachelor’s in technical journalism from Colorado State...

As an associate director in the Education Program, Ashley Wallace leads NCSL’s work on afterschool, summer learning, student mental health, social and emotional learning, and other whole child education policy topics. Before joining NCSL in...

Khanh Nguyen leads NCSL’s maternal and child health project. Nguyen has 10 years of experience managing projects in health care settings, providing technical assistance on health policy to municipalities, and conducting public health...

Wade Fickler directs NCSL’s Children and Families Program, which covers child welfare, child support, early care and education, economic security, family law, housing, homelessness and hunger. His previous experience includes policy and...

As director of Elections and Redistricting, Wendy Underhill leads a team of policy analysts focusing on all things related to voting, election administration and politics for NCSL. Underhill has been with the organization for 11 years, broadening...

Douglas Shinkle oversees NCSL’s Transportation Program. Shinkle has 16 years of experience at NCSL, as well as several years’ experience working for state legislatures. He has testified before a U.S. Senate committee and numerous...