Keira Alkema is the deputy secretary of the Alaska Senate.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol HRSA Awards $19M to 15 States for Maternal Health Innovation, White House Launches New Task Force on AI Data Center Infrastructure, and more.

Lawmakers are trying to understand how artificial intelligence can aid elections or disrupt them, and the pace of AI’s evolution means there’s always something new to understand.

With artificial intelligence having the potential to change all aspects of our society, NCSL explains the basics of the technology, how it is currently being used, and approaches states are taking to balance the opportunities and challenges AI...

The Supreme Court kicked off its October term with a case involving the right of individuals to sue for federal civil rights violations before exhausting state remedies.

A bipartisan task force of state legislative leaders convened in Washington, D.C., to release a comprehensive three-part report, outlining a broader vision on higher education policymaking and a coordinated strategy to improve the value of...

The NCSL Task Force on Higher Education has released its final report featuring a comprehensive, bipartisan vision for how higher education, state policymakers and federal partners can work together to ensure more students receive degrees of...

October edition of the Plugged In Newsletter, NCSL’s monthly energy newsletter highlighting key state and federal developments affecting energy policies.

A model police training program in Washington state covers ways officers can work together to maintain control in difficult interactions with the public, including assessing the mental stability of a suspect and making efforts to de-escalate...

Author Joseph Campbell’s theory of “the hero’s journey” describes the life and formation of a hero. It offers a template of key events that shape the progression of a regular person into a hero—or legislative leader.

There are lots of ways we can use artificial intelligence, experts at NCSL’s Legislative Summit said. But they emphasized that it’s best to define the problem you’re trying to solve, then decide whether AI is the right tool for...

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Navigating Bird Flu Webinar, Fact Sheet on Joint Rule to Curb Unlawful Entries and Streamline Immigration Process, and more.

A session at NCSL’s 2024 Legislative Summit addressed the ways the internet, social media and other technologies are affecting public access, decorum and overall operations in legislatures nationwide.

Nearly 10 years after its inception, the NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy attracted more than 100 legislators, state staff and NCSL private sector foundation members to its meeting at the 2024 Legislative...

Alexandra Hudson, founder of Civic Renaissance, tells NCSL how civility can coexist with political debate, when it is necessary to prioritize honesty over politeness, and what lessons we can draw from history and other cultures to embrace the...

October issue of the News Reactor, NCSL’s nuclear newsletter. 

NCSL talks with Celia Smits, Princeton-trained molecular biologist who works in the New Jersey Legislature as part of the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol NCSL Supports Preserving DEA Telemedicine Flexibilities, New Guidance for States: Maximizing Health Care Access for Children on Medicaid, and more.

NCSL in North Carolina, plus a round-up of front-end justice policy, research and news.

Artificial intelligence is a topic of considerable concern to legislatures and more than 30 states passed AI-related legislation this year. Our three guests on this episode discuss the legislative landscape for AI, and efforts in Alaska and...

Almost every state has laws concerning voter challenges to ensure elections remain fair and guarantee that only eligible voters cast ballots.

NCSL, NACO and USCM urge Congress and the White House to preserve DEA teleprescribing flexibilities. Our members have all been on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis, often in partnership with the federal government, trying to...

In a letter to congressional leaders, NCSL highlighted policy principles concerning potential federal tax legislation. State and federal tax policies are inextricably linked, and changes to federal policy may impact state policy and outcomes....

How do election officials cope with emergencies? By following state laws; looking ahead with continuity of operations plans, also known as COOPs; focusing on practical measures such as protecting supplies, equipment, power and internet...